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Mother Creates Candle Business to Honor Twin Daughters Who Died
Ten years ago, Julie Coda lost her twin daughters. Today she continues her soy candle business in their memory. Business owners in Plainfield tell Patch what they're best known for and when they got started.
Mia Gia Soy Candles, an online candle business based in Plainfield, was started in 2010.
- Business: Mia Gia Soy Candles
- Phone Number: 815-230-5281
- Submitted by: Julie Coda, owner
When and how did your business get started?
I started it in honor of my twin daughters that passed away in 2003. I didn't want their memory to be forgotten because of time. So in 2010 I opened up Mia Gia Soy Candles so that when people burned my candles, whether they knew it or not, that it would be done in my daughters memory.
I do not have a storefront yet, but that is my ultimate goal. Most of my sales are done through home/online shows. I think my daughters would be proud of my accomplishments thus far.
What is your business best known for?
I sell soy and beeswax blended candles and soy wickless candles.
Does your business offer a special deals card or program?
I offer free products with home/online shows. I also have Facebook contests and giveaways!
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