Ashland’s family-owned Dulci Sweets makes handmade chocolates and nostalgic candy, with its signature Brock Bites pairing caramel with milk or dark chocolate. Made in the USA with time-tested family recipes, the company also turns its sweets into personalized gift boxes and corporate packages. Its faith-centered mission extends beyond the candy counter through fundraising and partnerships with community organizations.
Betsy Ann ChocolatesFamily owned and operated since 1938, Pittsburgh’s Betsy Ann Chocolates makes handmade American gourmet chocolates using time-honored recipes and all-natural ingredients. Founded by Betsy Ann Helsel, the company still follows her old-fashioned approach while creating nostalgic confections, customized chocolate bars, and fundraising programs for schools and organizations.ALLISON PARK, PA
Bomboy's CandyA family business since Barry and Jean Bomboy opened their Havre de Grace storefront in 1978, Bomboy’s Candy continues to make chocolates from recipes passed down through the family. The company’s handcrafting and deep ties to its hometown have helped build a word-of-mouth customer base spanning all 50 states, while its donations support local community organizations.HAVRE DE GRACE, MD
Gertrude Hawk ChocolatesGertrude Hawk Chocolates has been making chocolate and candy in northeastern Pennsylvania since Gertrude Hawk began the business in her Scranton kitchen in 1936. Now based in Dunmore, the company still makes its chocolate centers by hand with copper kettles and marble slabs, while its long-running fundraising programs help schools and community organizations raise money. Its signature Smidgens® and freshly prepared hand-dipped treats carry that family-rooted tradition into stores and gift boxes.DUNMORE, PA
Anthony-Thomas ChocolatesSince 1952, Columbus-based Anthony-Thomas Chocolates has made buckeyes and assorted milk and dark chocolates, building a local candy tradition around its signature confections. The family-owned business draws on five generations of experience and produces its chocolates in a 175,000-square-foot factory, where eleven lines make 30,000 pounds per shift. Anthony-Thomas also offers personalized candy bars and event boxes for weddings, parties, and businesses.COLUMBUS, OH