A visit to the sweet spot of Nebraska is just a short drive away! Master's Hand Candle Company & Gift Shop, located just south of Tekamah has had northeast Nebraska smelling and tasting sweet since their arrival just 1 year ago.
It would be easy to sit back and wait out the downturn in our economy before launching or growing a business, but Susie Wissmann of Tekamah, Nebraska would rather see a sliver lining on the looming economic cloud. Her cup is always half full and her enthusiasm can be contagious. “When Nicole [daughter and business partner] suggested that we entertain the possibility of purchasing the old Nordstrom building… While hesitant at first, I soon became excited about the opportunities. I love bringing joy to people and owning a business with such potential was something we just had to do.”
It all started seven years ago when Master’s Hand Candle Company was born in Susie, Nicole and Caleb’s family kitchen. “Originally we just made a few candles as Christmas presents, but the feedback we received was so encouraging it touched our entrepreneurial spirit.” It wasn’t long before they were producing and delivering their para-soy candles to nine states as fundraisers with churches and schools. In the fall of 2008 they purchased a building south of Tekamah on Highway 75 formally known as Nordstroms. With 10,000 sq. feet, there was plenty of room to grow! Knowing they wanted the building to be more than “just a chocolate factory,” they began diversifying in other areas… First the Gift Shop, Serendipity Chocolate Factory, and finally Tekamah Floral!
With shopping, candles, chocolates, flowers, and gifts all under one roof… It’s a woman’s DREAM store!
“It has been so exciting to see Nicole’s creativity in re-designing the store.” Susie said in regards to the extensive remodeling they have undertaken. Our goal is to make a visit to our shop an experience…. something that you won’t get anywhere else.”
At Master’s Hand, not only can you visit a candle factory, you can also see Serendipity Chocolate Factory. Serendipity: The effect by which one accidentally discovers something fortunate, especially while looking for something else entirely. “We fell in love with the idea of Serendipity Chocolate Factory. We love that our candy, made from old family recipes is being discovered and enjoyed by others. We always have samples! After all, free chocolate has no calories!”
Master’s Hand Candle Company and Serendipity Chocolate Factory now offers over 70 different candle fragrances and an entire display case of the highest quality chocolates. They additionally have an enticing gift and floral shop. “Quality and satisfaction are at the top of our list of items we focus on. Our candles are a triple scented soy blended candle and only the finest ingredients find their way into our candy recipes.” states Susie.
Always full of ideas, Susie is the “high-flying kite” of the operation. She’s the one who thinks big ideas and makes dreams happen! Another one of those “dreams” was Tekamah Floral. Susie and Nicole come from a long line of flower fanatics and gardeners, so it's no surprise that they've chosen flowers as just another artistic medium! It has been Susie & Nicole’s goal to serve each customer by creating a beautiful, expressive arrangement that fits their personality and needs. From offering the finest in unique designs to free in-town delivery with a smile, they desire to serve their customers in many ways! As true artists at heart and in practice, they invest themselves in each and every floral creation. Nicole says, “It’s been such a joy to be working with the flowers I love and in turn, bringing smiles to the ones who see them!”
When asked about her biggest challenge Susie stops and ponders. “I think it is awareness.” She adds with a chuckle, “Of course our new lime-green storefront couldn’t hurt when getting attention! But, it’s so much fun to meet new people from our area and hear them exclaim, ‘We never knew you were here before…what a pleasant surprise!!”
Take just one step inside and you will see what Susie is talking about. Words cannot begin to describe what an experience awaits you inside the doors of Master’s Hand Candle Company & Gift Shop, Serendipity Chocolate Factory, and Tekamah Floral.
For more information:
Contact Susie at: (402) 374-2003
Toll Free: (888) 363-2003
Visit on the web at:
http://www.mastershandcandles.com/
http://www.tekamahfloral.com/
info@mastershandcandles.com
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