COMPANY HISTORY
Capital Candy Co, Inc. was founded in February, 1938 by George and Marion Pollard Burnes in Montpelier, VT, on a wing, a prayer and $700.00 in penny candy. It was truly a family enterprise. George sold and delivered the goods with the help of his three sons, Jim, George, and Alden. Marion kept the books and “the boys” in line. All this from the family home.
During World War II, rationing and the enlistment of all three sons created changes and challenges for the fledgling business. At the war's end, the loss of son George at Normandy forced further changes.
Jim with his wife, Liz, and Alden with his bride, Daphne joined George and Marion at the helm. The company expanded into new product lines and territories. Capital Candy became a “total wholesaler”.
Ten years later in 1955, Alden and Daphne sold their shares of the company to Jim and Liz to pursue other careers.
1945: Jim with his wife, Liz, and Alden with his bride, Daphne joined George and Marion at the helm. Capital Candy became a “total wholesaler”.
1945: Jim with his wife, Liz, and Alden with his bride, Daphne joined George and Marion at the helm. Capital Candy became a “total wholesaler”.
