lay in your bed in your pajamas and order your
candy.”
The website, which was redesigned in 2013,
features a blog as well as historical tidbits about
the many different types of candies it offers.
Prince said that the company employs about
20 people year-round; more workers are added
on a seasonal basis when needed.
“Our business is much like a big, happy,
dysfunctional family,” he says laughing.
Prince, who has a background in visual arts
and communication, has been with the business
for more than 20 years and runs it with General
Manager Tom Griffin, a long-term employee
who has been with the company for 40 years.
Prince said some of the employees had been
hired by his grandfather, and have worked for
the company for decades.
“We are proud of our product, and proud of
our history. We’ve truly been blessed to be a part
of this business,” says Prince.
As for what the future holds for this historicyet-modern business, Prince notes, “The future
is a relative thing. We’ve stayed current by
evolving and by never resting on our laurels. Our
goal, of course, is to survive. We can only do that
if we keep doing what we’re doing, and to keep
doing what we do best. We’ve been
very blessed.”
For more information about the McKeesport
Candy Company, visit candyfavorites.com or
call 1.888.525.7577. ■
The website garnered
attention from the
producers of AMC’s hit
show “Mad Men,”
who needed a box of
retro mints for a
fifth-season episode.
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