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BIZ SPOTLIGHT
BIZ SPOTLIGHT
BENJAMIN WALDEN
WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND?
I have been in the floral industry going on 10 years. It’s always been a passion of mine. I opened Benjamin Walden Creations in 2015 after graduating highschool- during the pandemic I closed and moved away to Charleston SC. When Chad and I moved back in 2022 we decided to open a retail store back up including wedding and event florals. We soon noticed a need for good quality coffee in our area. We began planning and configuring how we would go about this. In October of 23’ we opened Calhoun Coffee Company!
Using Lucky Goat Roastery out of Tallahassee FL. We are providing something that simply wasn’t available. Graciously our community has been fully supportive of our efforts in brining Calhoun County a local coffee house!
WHAT IS YOUR PASSION?
I am very passionate about my artistic side. I love watercolor painting, and the obvious floral design. You can find me in my flower beds and taking care of my plants in my free time.
Customer service is a big passion of mine personally I love making people happy!
WHAT WERE SOME CHALLENGES YOU OVERCAME TO BE THIS SUCCESSFUL?
I have faced multiple challenges and obstacles over my time in retail in this small town. The major one being the global pandemic and Hurricane Michael in 2018.
Both of which brought us a multitude of problems. But we pulled through and managed to figure ways to continue business.
WHAT ARE YOU AND CHAD’S FUTURE BUSINESS PLANS?
We have a long list of goals and future plans! We are planning on expanding Calhoun Coffee Company and providing a full menu for lunch and breakfast! With fresh and delicious items! Along with multiple other ideas..Chad and I both have ideas constantly!
I see myself growing our business and hope to one day have a brand new location! That is our 5 year goal!
HOW DO YOU LIKE BEING IN PINES AND RIVER?
It means a lot to me to even be asked to be featured in this publication. I don’t recall myself ever being featured in anything so it’s very exciting and I am honored.
I hope that my story inspires young entrepreneurs! I hope that it shows you that through any obstacle big or small that you to can be a success!
