Barney's Sweet Shop Opens Main Street HQ, Expanding Jobs for 7 Disabled Workers
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Updated · WZTV · Jun 19
Barney's Sweet Shop Opens Main Street HQ, Expanding Jobs for 7 Disabled Workers
1 articles · Updated · WZTV · Jun 19
Summary
Ashland City-based Barney's Sweet Shop is opening a new Main Street headquarters and retail site, with a June 27 grand opening aimed at expanding employment for people with disabilities.
Growing demand for its handcrafted treats drove the move, and the larger facility is set to boost production while adding jobs in a workplace designed for neurodiverse team members.
The woman-owned business currently employs seven people with disabilities, and founder Harmony Hensley said the expansion will create more opportunities for workers often overlooked by traditional employers.
The new site brings retail sales, manufacturing, order fulfillment and community programming under one roof as Barney's builds on a mission tied to more than 91 gourmet popcorn flavors and handcrafted confections.