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Entrepreneurship Forum featuring Doreen Gardner

Posted by Amy Coughenour for Haworth College of Business

Doreen Gardner is the owner and CEO of local Kalamazoo business, Papa’s Peanut Brittle. A beloved fixture at the Kalamazoo Farmer’s Market, Doreen has taken a family tradition and legacy—peanut brittle—and created a viable, fast growing business. 

Gardner’s peanut brittle is not only delicious, but is also a legacy of love. The name of her company honors her father, whose recipe launched her business. In 2021 Gardner started making peanut brittle to share with family and friends. After she posted on Facebook that she had peanut brittle to sell, she sold over 200 pounds. Realizing that she had a market for her product, Gardner then went on to enter and win the 2022 Catalyst Maker’s Mart.

Registration is required. Please register here

Friday, Oct. 7, 2022
8 to 9 a.m.