Candle Crest Owners to Open Their First Store and Manufacturing Operation in Rockford
Rockford, IL – Dave and Judy Bieck are set to open their first Candle Crest store and manufacturing operation Sept. 20. Beloved for their all-natural, environmentally friendly candles — which include the Rockford Candle, a scented treat designed and brought to life to grow community support to fight the city’s negative public image — the couple say this local launch has been years in the making.
The Biecks have been dreaming up scents for their soy-based candles since before their inception in January 2009, working markets, festivals and art fairs in the years after while supplying businesses locally and throughout the nation with their products via wholesales.
Opening at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, the 1,600-square-foot shop at 1418 20th St. in Rockford will be home to a candle manufacturing center, order fulfillment center, and a chic new storefront. The local company’s setup in the former Stockholm Inn building will allow a unique engagement opportunity for shoppers — they’ll be able to watch the soy candles as they are poured and prepared from a row of windows. Gone will be the days of creating products from a small home studio, a humble section of space within a garage. The new store will be open three days a week, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays.
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