Fort Wayne church opens new shaved ice business with a purpose

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Fort Wayne’s NBC) – The Ridge is starting up a new nonprofit business with a mission of raising money to help fund different projects and teach the next generation of business owners skills they will need in the workforce.

The business doesn’t have a name just yet, but it could be the perfect place for you to stop this summer.

Bryan White is leading the effort to sell as much shaved ice as he can along with his workers at The Ridge.

“For The Ridge, they really want to do neighborhood outreach, ” White said. “They really want the church to be more than just the four walls in the building.” 

On the surface, this may look like your typical summer business. However, the visions run deep. White is hoping to make a difference in the lives of the shop’s workers.

“I feel like I can really teach them about inventory, marketing and get them a good base,” White said. “I want to let them know that working can be fun,…

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