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In 1973, Ben Strohecker challenged himself to create the "best
piece of candy in the world", regardless of cost. The result from
his kitchen was the Sweet Sloops®, a sailboat shaped piece of almond
butter crunch, covered in white chocolate dipped in dark chocolate
and crushed pecans. Twenty-five years ago a partnership started to
emerge when a Salem State College sophomore applied for a job as a
part-time chocolate dipper at a tiny new candy factory on the Salem,
Massachusetts waterfront...a candy factory which had just expanded
from the candy maker’s kitchen. Since that time the college
sophomore took on more operational, financial and marketing
responsibilities (wedging in a Master’s Degree in Business
Management, nights and weekends) and fifteen years ago was elected
President of the Company. The owner of the candy factory, meanwhile,
worked just as hard, but for fewer hours, while also pursuing
watercolors and an improved first serve. We are delighted to
announce the twenty-five year partnership has been reversed: the
part-time candy dipper now owns a controlling interest in the
company, and has prevailed on the former owner to continue to help
out for a few more years, a pleasant task since we both share a
dedication to protect the policies that make Harbor Sweets
different...policies like fresh butter, fresh cream, no
preservatives, the best chocolate, the best service, and a workplace
where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is a
heartwarming story, a story of the miracles which still can happen
in our country. We look forward to continuing our tradition of
providing the best gift chocolates in the world, and in spite of our
encouraging growth, we remain committed to be small, friendly,
fiercely independent and in touch with our blessings. Blessings like
you. Best,
Phyllis LeBlanc, President, C.E.O. (Former part-time
candy dipper)
Ben Strohecker, Founder (Former Kitchen candy
maker)
Click here for a
Letter from the President
Click
here to view Artwork by Benneville
Strohecker
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