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A Moment in the Life of The Littlest Chocolatier
A Moment in the Life of The Littlest Chocolatier
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
Logan Ciordia has been a part of a small family business since the beginning. His growth is our growth and he's making his own chocolate bark now. Read more
The Secret Chocolatier - Family Business Awards
Survival Tips for a Family Business
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
Discover key lessons from The Secret Chocolatier’s experience as a family-run business. Learn practical tips on balancing work and family dynamics, the importance of compromise, and how to maintain harmony... Read more
The Secret Chocolatier Prepares to Open New Shop in Ballantyne, Charlotte, NC
The Secret Chocolatier Expands into Ballantyne
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
It’s an amazing time at The Secret Chocolatier. We began to grow with a wonderful intern named Abby, picked up our first part-timer Natalie, continued growth of friends and family... Read more
The Secret Chocolatier prepares for 2011 SCORE Awards
SCORE Awards Ceremony, Sea Salt Caramels
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
I meant to get to this wrap-up much sooner than now but time waits for no one. Especially the busy. When we were developing our business plan, pro forma, and... Read more
Andy, Karen, Robin, Bill, and Logan
The Littlest Chocolatier
On By Robin Ciordia / 0 comments
Welcome to the Family, Logan! Here at The Secret Chocolatier, we’re all about family. Everyone plays a part, whether it's my mother, father, husband, or even nephew Joey, who’s been... Read more
With Gratitude
On By Andy Ciordia / 0 comments
Time is a blur to me most days. The work making all of our chocolate treats, the markets, the orders whizzing by. It’s stunning. To think we’ve grown from a sweltering Summer selling an orange and chocolate truffle to the diversity we have now and what is coming is amazing. We wouldn’t be here without you and I thank you, the family thanks you. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRDdgV88rTA (youtube link) Read more
The Confessions of The Secret Chocolatiers Wife, Part II
On By Karen Dietz / 0 comments
“The Confessions of The Secret Chocolatiers Wife”Part II– The Ciordia’s The Secret Chocolatier family has spent an extra amount of time together recently reflecting on where we are and where we may be headed. What are the choices ahead of us and what part do we each feel called to fill? But more importantly here it is fall! All of the new seasonal flavors have been tested, tasted, and our final line up is out and being enjoyed by more and more smiling people. When all the time has been... Read more