MINNEAPOLIS, July 30, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Route 29 announces that Kim Kalan has been named one of 25 Women to Watch by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal newspaper. As part of the paper's 11th annual Women in Business publication, Kalan joins 25 Industry Leaders and a Career Achievement Award winner in the annual specialty publication that chooses top local women business leaders via a nomination process. Kalan was awarded the crystal award at a luncheon ceremony that took place on July 16, 2008.
The paper's Project Editor Jenny Woods reports that they chose this year's winners from nearly 200 nomination applications. Winners were determined by factors including company growth, leadership qualities and drive, track record, professional accomplishments, community involvement, and potential to be in the spotlight for years to come.
"We're thrilled that a prestigious business publication such as the Business Journal has honored Kim for her entrepreneurial spirit and hard work that she brings to Route 29," said Mark Kalan, president and co-owner of Route 29. "Sales have increased 30% in the past year under Kim's sales and marketing leadership. She has spearheaded a new wave of private label business that positions the company for sustainable growth for years to come," concluded Kalan.
Route 29 is a seven-year-old Minneapolis, MN based manufacturer of caramel and chocolate confections. With a product offering of over 100 items, they take deep pride in their hand made, small batch kitchen artisanship. They are steadily gaining marketshare in the caramel product development industry and have a goal of becoming the worldwide premier caramel manufacturer. For more information and product ordering opportunity, please visit www.Route29.com.
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