By Shaun Scott, Puyallup Tribal News
The Puyallup Tribal Enterprises (PTE) team were in constant motion during the first day of the Tacoma Home & Garden Show at the Tacoma Dome on Jan. 30 to Feb. 2.
The team spent the weekend handing out sample giveaways of the Puyallup Tribe’s newest business venture, Puyallup Chocolates, and answering a bevy of questions from inquiring minds. Just after midday, nearly 4,000 samples of two chocolate covered graham crackers had been given out to the general public.
“In naming the company after the Tribe, we are showcasing the Tribe’s economic strength and commitment to growth,” said Matt Wadhwani, Puyallup Tribal Enterprises’ CEO. “Our goal is to ensure the Tribe is proud of its enterprises and the positive impact they create for the community.”
The PTE Leadership Team is also extremely grateful for Annie Pham, PTE’s Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer (who also built the Emerald Queen Casino’s player tracking program and database) for spearheading the chocolate company’s relaunch while honoring the Tribe’s legacy of resilience and generosity, with a steadfast commitment to expanding it into a global brand.
“We’re expecting to have over 175,000 people experience our product between this weekend and the next three shows,” Pham said.
Puyallup Chocolates will unveil booths at the Seattle Home & Garden Show, Portland Home & Garden Show and the Northwest Flower & Garden Show throughout February. Puyallup Chocolates also will be available at Galentine’s at the Puyallup Night Market event on Feb. 13. Chocolates and gifts can be purchased at the PTOI Administrative building or at www.PuyallupChocolates.com
Puyallup Tribal Enterprises Business Analyst Tiara Lindberg was also on site handing out samples to the general public while fielding questions about the Tribe.
“As a Puyallup Tribal Member, it is really sweet being here because you have a lot of people asking questions about the Tribe,” Lindberg said. “Today, I was asked about when we have canoe journey and when we have powwows and things like that. It is really cool to be able to talk about that and share information about the Puyallup Tribe as a whole, too.”
