YP Happy Hour with a Leader

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The Young Professionals of Worthington are hosting a happy hour event with featured speaker Lisa King, President/Founder, Brownie Points. 

The event will be at 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 19 at Zaftig Brewing Co. Registration includes a beer, house wine or cider, as well as networking and the talk. 

YPoW does not have an age limit and open to all to attend events they host. There are no refunds 72 hours prior to the event.

MEET OUR SPEAKER: LISA KING

I am a strong believer in fate, but I also believe that we control our own destiny. After all, it was fate that brought me to the brownie business in the first place and destiny that brought me back more than five years later. While teaching in Cleveland, Ohio I began baking brownies as a hobby. Eventually a hobby was turned into a nationally recognized brownie company and an elementary school teacher became a CEO.

Originally created in my family’s Cleveland kitchen while working as a schoolteacher, I baked and filled orders. As business soared and we outgrew our kitchen, Brownie Points evolved into a complete baking and manufacturing facility. The company was thriving! Unfortunately, my husband’s job required our family to relocate to Columbus, Ohio. Originally, I commuted two hours each way between my new home and my business in Cleveland to keep things going. As time went on, the travel and distance away took its toll and I knew it was time for a change. Rather than see my business fail, I sold out, knowing in my heart that one day Brownie Points would return to its rightful owner. That day came sooner than expected. Unfortunately, I was going through a divorce and becoming a single mom. I knew I needed to support my family and that was when Brownie Points came back into my life.

I invested my entire savings and with the help of my incredible Sister-in-Law Lisa (My business partner) my family and my friends we restarted Brownie Points from Scratch!  Eventually we generated enough business and once again took the leap of faith and opened our own manufacturing facility. Fortunately, dedication and perseverance paid off because Brownie Points are now entering a new era as am I!  We are now focused on large corporate contracts, Best Customer Incentive Gifts, Custom Gift programs, Online Sales, and retail stores! From a 1400 square foot facility in 1991 the company now occupies 3- 6500 square foot production facilities in Columbus, Ohio. Throughout this adventure I met my husband, who ironically owned his own popcorn business. It was love at first sight and over time the two mergers took place!

Brownie Points gourmet goodies have received national acclaim appearing on Good Morning America, The Food Network, Rachael Ray, The Today Show, Times Square and Fox News and were chosen as a Top Pick by Neiman Marcus Savvy Staffers.  Our gourmet treats were included in all the dressing rooms at the Billboard Music and the Grammy Awards. Brownie Points have found their way into the hearts and stomachs of brownie connoisseurs across the country and internationally.  Brownie Points is brownie obsessed and specializes in providing ultimate gourmet treats that have been infused with luxe gourmet ingredients. Our mouth-watering brownies pay homage to the classic chocolate confection while flawlessly bridging the gap between rich epicurean desserts and quintessential fudgy brownies.  We make the MOST brownie flavors on earth.  It’s true! Our brownies are made from the finest, freshest real ingredients.

All this said nothing worthwhile comes easy and each day brings a new challenge. I not only bought back a company, I gained a new life, a new perspective, independence, and taught my children they can do anything they want. We appreciate what we have and what it took to get there. Brownie Points has found the recipe for success.