The Power of One Entrepreneur: Dennis Ballen: Bagel Shop Owner
Book Details
Author(s)Booker Stallworth
PublisherInstitute for Justice
ISBN / ASINB004ZGB392
ISBN-13978B004ZGB398
Sales Rank1,769,607
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
Every year, a large number of new businesses are formed in the United States. For the most part, these enterprises are small businesses formed by a single entrepreneur like Dennis Ballen. These entrepreneurs affect their communities economically by creating new jobs, markets and innovations.
Overcoming struggles, managing crises and inspiring youth are all in a day’s work for Dennis Ballen, who exemplifies the power of one entrepreneur.
The lively, energetic 56-year old father of two from Redmond, Wash., is the owner and founder of Blazing Bagels. After being laid off from his job in office supply sales, Dennis took a single homemade cart and some bagels and turned them into a thriving company that now has three locations, employs
50 people and operates nearly around the clock producing bagels (from plain to pizza-flavored), baked goods and sandwiches not only for his retail locations, but also for wholesale clients like Whole Foods and PCC Natural Markets.
Blazing Bagels sells 29 varieties of bagels made with no artificial ingredients and prides itself on traditional Jewish deli products reminiscent of New York. Open seven days a week and most holidays too, Blazing Bagels has a devoted following that draws customers to Redmond from all over the Northwest, and it has a reputation that goes from coast to coast.
As Dennis’ entrepreneurial endeavors demonstrate, the power of one entrepreneur goes beyond the creation of individual profit. In pursuing his own prosperity, Dennis has expanded the local economy of Redmond and Bellevue, opened up opportunities for those who typically have difficulty entering the mainstream workforce and provided inspiration and professional guidance for aspiring entrepreneurs of all ages.
As this report documents, through his entrepreneurship, Dennis improves the lives of people around him and his community as a whole. From providing employment to helping raise money for numerous charities to teaching young people about what it takes to be an entrepreneur, Dennis dedicates himself and his business to transforming not only his own life, but the lives of so many others he encounters. For more info visit ij.org.
Overcoming struggles, managing crises and inspiring youth are all in a day’s work for Dennis Ballen, who exemplifies the power of one entrepreneur.
The lively, energetic 56-year old father of two from Redmond, Wash., is the owner and founder of Blazing Bagels. After being laid off from his job in office supply sales, Dennis took a single homemade cart and some bagels and turned them into a thriving company that now has three locations, employs
50 people and operates nearly around the clock producing bagels (from plain to pizza-flavored), baked goods and sandwiches not only for his retail locations, but also for wholesale clients like Whole Foods and PCC Natural Markets.
Blazing Bagels sells 29 varieties of bagels made with no artificial ingredients and prides itself on traditional Jewish deli products reminiscent of New York. Open seven days a week and most holidays too, Blazing Bagels has a devoted following that draws customers to Redmond from all over the Northwest, and it has a reputation that goes from coast to coast.
As Dennis’ entrepreneurial endeavors demonstrate, the power of one entrepreneur goes beyond the creation of individual profit. In pursuing his own prosperity, Dennis has expanded the local economy of Redmond and Bellevue, opened up opportunities for those who typically have difficulty entering the mainstream workforce and provided inspiration and professional guidance for aspiring entrepreneurs of all ages.
As this report documents, through his entrepreneurship, Dennis improves the lives of people around him and his community as a whole. From providing employment to helping raise money for numerous charities to teaching young people about what it takes to be an entrepreneur, Dennis dedicates himself and his business to transforming not only his own life, but the lives of so many others he encounters. For more info visit ij.org.
