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2 Grannies Swimming With Sharks
Bev Vines-Haines & Charlotte Clary
Success makes interesting bedfellows,
and the story of Ice Chips is one of those
great American success stories. Needing to expand and automate to keep up with the huge demand for their candy, the two went on ABC’s Shark Tank to secure additional funding. . |
In the notoriously difficult Shark Tank, the two ladies made their pitch – a $250,000 investment for 15% equity in the companyThe five self-made millionaires were initially skeptical; until the two told the Sharks that their sales were $360,000 last year and they were on track to hit $1 million in 2012.
The battle began as the investors maneuvered for a piece of Ice Chips. Bev and Charlotte accepted the offer made by real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran and Dallas Mavericks owner and billionaire investor Mark Cuban. The deal: $250,000 for a 40% stake in the company and Barbara promised to get the candy national distribution in 3,000 big box stores.
Ice Chips is already experiencing a payback. The decision on whether to automate the process in-house or sub contract to another company to handle the manufacturing is in the near future and plans are underway to expand and grow. Only time will tell if Ice Chips becomes the next national sensation, but if you ask the two grannies from Yelm, they’ve already hit it bigger than they ever dreamed.
Meet them in booth #829 and listen to their story and advice on the AARP Seminar Stage, Fri @4, Sat @3:30 & Sun @ 2:30 |
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James L. Rubart is the best-selling and award winning author of ROOMS, BOOK OF DAYS, THE CHAIR, SOUL’S GATE, and releasing in August, MEMORY’S DOOR. During the day he runs Barefoot Marketing which helps businesses and authors make more coin of the realm. He lives in the Pacific Northwest and in his free time he dirt bikes, hikes, golfs, takes photos, and occasionally does sleight of hand. Meet James at the Spirit 101.1 Booth on Sat 1-3pm |
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Ana Kelly is a lot like you. She enjoys sharing stories that are uplifting and bring joy. She is proud of her father, uncle and husband who have all served in the military. She loves baking cookies and banana bread with her daughters Lucy and Kennedy or snuggling with them on the couch watching a good movie. She is very active and enjoys snowboarding and walking the family pug. Meet Ana at the Spirit 101.1 Booth on Sunday at 1:00 - 3:00 |
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Seattle’s Country 94.1 KMPS
is proud to join the celebration on Saturday, March 2nd from 12n – 5pm as they take over the main stage with a line-up of the hottest acts from Nashville, including:
Jerrod Niemann - On tour with his hit album “Free the Music”,
Brett Eldredge • Joel Crouse • Katie Armiger
Fans will also get the chance to get up-close at our Meet & Greet and Fan Photo areas following the performances. |
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Alaska Men Magazine & Susie Carter
Susie wasn’t always an editor and a publisher, but she was always a matchmaker. While running a Day Care Center in Alaska, noticed that she had mostly single fathers bringing their children to her. And a solution was born, a magazine that finds these men someone to love. Will they find love in Seattle? Meet them at the show and watch as they take part in the JCPenney Fashion Shows!
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