Business Buzz
By Richard Baehrle
Simply Sweet Candy and Ice-cream, located in the ShopRite Center in Marmora, is simply the best.
From the moment you walk in the door, you look around and know this is the place you have been looking for; it’s what every child could ever dream of.
There is everything from a wide variety of chocolates and the best fudge you ever tasted, to lollipops and unique freeze-dried candy which you have to try.
The list goes on for all of you sweet lovers, which includes fan-favorite chocolate-covered pretzels and gummies. If you are looking for unusual beverages to go along with the sweet treats, there is an entire wall of 50-plus varieties of soda, including such flavors as Bazooka Gum, Cookies and Cream, peaches and much more.
To complement the soda choices, you can try one of their delicious milkshakes, or cool yourself off with one of their 22 flavors of ice cream. Lastly, there is a pickle section where you can explore a vast selection of hot and sour flavors.
Simply Sweet is the creation of Joanne and Brendan Kimmins. Brendan is a graduate of Ocean City High School who recently retired from South Jersey Gas after 30 years.
Joanne moved to South Jersey from West Chester 14 years ago. She ran a manufacturing company for 8.5 years where she thought she would work until retirement, but due to inflation, the company decided to shut her facility down.
Suddenly they both had to reinvent themselves and figure out what is next since just sitting around was not an option. Together on the beach they concluded that they wanted a fun business that would make people happy. The rest is history.
When people come into their store their eyes are wide open and they have big smiles.
The store seems to be in an ideal location, right across the parking lot from ShopRite in Marmora and a couple doors down from Mama Mia’s and Tokyo Mandarin. Each business complements the other.
As a family-run business Joanne and Brendan are embracing the community. If you are looking for a great party room or gift basket ideas, come in and see what a treat and smile you can put on a loved one’s face.
The store has been built from the owners’ hearts who are ready to share their love and happiness with you.
Call 609-938-1111 or find them on facebook.
