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News > Newsletter Articles > 2011
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McJak Candy Company: A Sweet Deal for LMC Alumni
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Ohh…FFFFUDGE!! Ring a bell? McJak produces that seasonal fudge for local and national chains based on the movie, A Christmas Story. But that exclamation (or something like it) was uttered by the attendees. Before entering the production plant, all alumni were asked to don hair nets. As several camera phones began to click capturing the county's finest with "bags" on their heads, plastic bags were distributed to hold samples to be collected as the tour progressed. |
Larry Johns, President of McJak, shared the history of how the business began. It originated with two neighbors making lollipops in their kitchen and has progressed to its present status as a major player in the confection industry. While overcoming many obstacles and a downturn in the economy, McJak has grown and expanded, added a state of art candy machine, new products and new markets and continues to prosper.
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Alumni were encouraged to help themselves to the treats located at each stage of the tour as staff explained the various stages that each treat goes through. At the end of the tour, the sun was beginning to shine and the visitors had smiles on their faces as they went about their day armed with large bags of lollipops and fudge. The air smelled sweet and life was good!
View more pictures at the photo gallery of the web site or click here.
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