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WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT
THE NORTH PLATTE TELEGRAPH
SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2022
2022 Women of Achievement nominees in Business
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emerged is a highly successful and growing company.” David said he has admired how Lisa approached the challenges of the pandemic. “Like most small business owners, we were concerned about the impacts of restrictions imposed by govern- ments,” he said. “But she found innovative ways of interacting with potential customers. And as a result her business actually grew during 2020.” Lisa routinely gives of her time, talent and treasure to people who need her help, often quietly, David said. “She’s a friend to those who need one, a mentor who has worked with special needs kids and a wonderful leader.” Lisa Fudge is a great example of hard work paying off — that no matter what the challenge, if you apply yourself and aren’t afraid to get your hands dirty, you can be suc- cessful, her husband said.
Nominator: David Fudge
Lisa Fudge is the owner of Prairie Friends and Flowers, a member of 100 Women Who Care and a volunteer at First Methodist Church. “When we purchased the business six years ago, she had no experience running a business, but has thrived through growing pains, a pandemic and now the challeng- es of supply chain issues, inflation and labor shortages,” said her husband, David Fudge. David and Lisa have been married over 26 years. “Lisa is a true hands-on owner. She is in the building almost every day, leading design, sales and management activities. “She’s learned everything on the fly, from managing employees to inventory. ... She burns a lot of midnight oil with her face buried in orders and spreadsheets. What
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CONGRATULATIONS Laura Sedlacek on your Woman of Achievement nomination in Business! We are so Proud of you! From all your employees at Dunkin’ and Dan Keenan
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