Founded by Cindy Zakalik in 2012, Chocolate Promises creates personalized chocolates printed in full color with edible images, turning logos, photographs and messages into favors and promotional gifts. The Long Island company uses a patented chocolate printer with FDA-approved edible ink and works with customers on proofs and designs before printing. Chocolate Promises is also a certified women-owned business through WBENC, New York State, New York City and several regional agencies, as well as an SBA-certified WOSB.
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Niagara’s Honeymoon Sweets, LLCFounded in Niagara Falls, Niagara’s Honeymoon Sweets is a family-owned chocolate maker creating hand-poured confections and made-to-order gifts for weddings, businesses, and special events. Led by Mary Ann Hess, the company is especially known for its patented chocolate mold featuring a finely detailed embossing of Niagara Falls, as well as edible chocolate pieces personalized with logos or photographs. Its chocolates are made in small batches for local customers and shipped nationwide.NIAGARA FALLS, NY
Sweet Designs ChocolatierFor 30 years, Sweet Designs Chocolatier has made handmade gourmet chocolate confections in Lakewood, including its distinctive Chokolatine collection of hand-painted chocolates inspired by artists and displayed like small works of art. Founded by European immigrant Ines Rehner, the woman-owned business makes its chocolates in-house in the European tradition, with artists and master chocolatiers working together on flavors, presentation and event favors.LAKEWOOD, OH
Not Just Chocolate NYCHusband-and-wife chocolatiers Sergei and Lena Potekhin handcraft Belgian-chocolate gifts and intricate chocolate designs at Not Just Chocolate NYC. The family-owned shop opened its U.S. flagship in 2019 after years serving European customers; Lena trained at the Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy, and the couple has earned awards in European chocolatier competitions. Now based in New York, the Potekhins are especially known for personalized chocolate cards, figurines, and event favors made by hand in Brooklyn.BROOKLYN, NY
Berries By QuichaFounded in 2014 by LaQuicha Brown, Baltimore’s Berries By Quicha hand-crafts fresh chocolate-covered strawberries and turns them into custom edible designs for celebrations, businesses, and special events. The Black-owned, women-led shop is known for taking on creative challenges, from Easter chicks and purse-shaped berries to pieces featuring a company logo or photograph. It also hosts Berry Dip, Sip & Paint gatherings that pair strawberry dipping with wine and painting.BALTIMORE, MD