CINCINNATI – Queen City Cookies, the Northside based bakery specializing in gourmet cookies, buttery shortbread and schnecken, has been named a 2011 Business WE Watch by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. The award recognizes womanowned companies that are on the path to success though innovative practices and offerings.
“We’re honored to be included and recognized among such talented women,” said Peggy Shannon, owner and founder of Queen City Cookies. “Cincinnati is blessed by an abundance of energetic, determined women that are committed to making a difference in our community. We’re fortunate to live and work in a city that actively supports womenowned business. It’s made a significant difference in our development and growth.”
The honors were presented December 7, 2011 at Cincinnati USA’s WE Celebrate awards breakfast, which celebrates women and womenowned businesses for their achievement, innovation, social responsibility and mentoring. WE Celebrate provides women business owners the chance to come unite with others women familiar with the sacrifices and successes they experience.
Queen City Cookies are available in their shop located in Cincinnati’s historic Findlay Market, 124 W. Elder St, open Saturdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and online at Sur La Table. Locally, Queen City Cookies can be found at Whole Foods Market Rookwood, Nest, JosephBeth Booksellers, Cork and Bottle, Maderia Spirits, Hyde Park Gourmet and retail outlets in 14 states. To contact the bakery, call 5910022. Visit www.queencitycookies.com for more information.
Queen City Cookies specializes in schnecken, handmade buttery, shortbread cookies, imprinted with intricate designs, as well as bitesized elephant shaped cookies in four flavor profiles: blueberry maple, buttery shortbread bliss, rosemary sesame sunflower shortbread and chocolate chipotle. The bakery was founded by Peggy Shannon. Queen City Cookies is a proud member of the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT). All products are made with all natural, premium ingredients with no preservatives or additives.
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