Chamber Names Bacci Chocolate Design's Calvo-Bacci the 2018 Business Woman of the Year

SWAMPSCOTT, Mass. - Feb. 26, 2018 - PRLog -- On February 7, 2018 at Spinelli's Restaurant in Lynnfield, Erin Calvo-Bacci, owner of the Swampscott based national specialty chocolate manufacturer Bacci Chocolate Design which owns and operates CB Stuffer, was awarded by the Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce as the 2018 Business Woman of the Year during their Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner. Calvo-Bacci was chosen as the LACC 2018 Businesswoman of the Year because she embodies the spirit of entrepreneurism and small business. "I was humbled and honored to be nominated along with so many amazing  business women. I am so grateful to receive the award for what it means not only to my company, but more importantly for what it represents for my three daughters who will be our next leaders."

Calvo-Bacci started in the industry in 2003 when she took over The Chocolate Truffle retail shop then launched the manufacturing division in 2006.  in 2015 she sold off the retail division and rebranded the company and launched an online retail division. She runs the business with her husband Carlo Bacci who manages the manufacturing and distribution.  Their three daughters have grown up in the business working alongside their parents. Their CB Stuffer product is sold nationally into specialty stores including Whole Foods, The Paper Store, TJX Companies and Amazon.

LACC Chamber President Leslie Gould had this to say about awarding Calvo-Bacci "Erin; herself, has her hands in every aspect of the business; from product development, manufacturing, distribution, marketing and employee relations, etc. Her business is 24/7 and she is the heart and soul of the operations all while supporting the family.  They've experienced good times and tough times.  Erin attends national trade shows and is deeply involved in small business organizations like the Retailer's Association of MA and the National Retail Federation Associations as an advocate for small businesses.  Erin consistently brought that knowledge to the LACC to educate and  empower our membership.  She mentors young business people and hires interns from local schools and colleges.  Lastly, she is community-minded and deeply involved in causes in her home town."