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Who will you see at the McDonough CEO Trade Show on May 5? Meet Anna Dixon and her business Grandma’s Homemade Ice Cream! Anna is a high school junior at Trinity Academy and her ...

Who will you see at the McDonough CEO Trade Show on May 5? Meet Anna Dixon and her business Grandma’s Homemade Ice Cream!

Anna is a high school junior at Trinity Academy and her business is a creamery focused on building community and perfecting flavors for her customers to enjoy.
➡️ Anna’s why: I started this business because I love people and ice cream and so did my great-grandma. She gave homemade ice cream makers to almost everyone when they got married. Now, I get to combine her legacy with my love for community and ice cream!
➡️ CEO in three words, according to Anna: Challenging, Impactful, Worth it
➡️ Anna’s biggest dream: To someday own a physical shop where kids can hang out with friends after school, families can create memories, and become a place where people want to come spend time with others.
➡️ Anna’s mentor: Caitlin Harmon, United Community Bank

Come out to the trade show, Tuesday, May 5 from 5-7 p.m. at the Spoon River College Community Outreach Center and check out Grandma’s Homemade Ice Cream!

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