SBDC's Best Small Business Awardee
Rozie's Foods
In a lead-up to the 2020 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Gala Celebration Jeffrey Mosher spoke with several winning companies from this cycle. Due to the COVID-19, this year’s gala will take place on July 28th online! Please visit michigancelebrates.org/
Here, he speaks with Rose Pietila (shown above) who is the owner of Rozie's Foods. Rozie's Foods was nominated by the SBDC as a U.P. best small business.
To Listen to their full interview please click on the embedded SoundCloud PodCast shared below!
The story of Rozie's RelSa began in the year 2000. Rozie lives in a small community called "Suomi Location," four miles south of Palmer in the beautiful Upper Peninsula. She lives on what is referred to as a "40;" in other words, lots of garden space. She has always had a passion for gardening and canning. One day she wondered how certain veggies and spices would taste if blended together. Instead of cucumbers, Rozie used peppers as her base vegetable, and her first product -- RelSa -- was born. Rozie discovered that RelSa made everything taste better, from tuna fish sandwiches to salmon to pasties to steaks and even pizza. Her food went from good to great.Rozie’s Foods, SBDC Best Small Business
Rozie’s Foods, Neguanee, MI
Rose Pietila, Owner
Date Founded (Available in Contact Information Spreadsheet)
Industry: Manufacturing
Sites in Michigan: X (Available in OpenWater application system)
Full-time equivalent employees: XX (Available in OpenWater application system)
Website
Questions:
1. Describe the company in one sentence.
The perfect blend of farm fresh ingredients to enhance the flavor of your favorite foods. You
make it good, RelSa makes it great.
2. What is the next major accomplishment planned by the company?
We anticipate expanding our sales to the Lower Peninsula of Michigan and Beyond!
3. What makes the company truly unique?
Our product is not a Relish or a Salsa, But instead is RelSa! We use only natural grown products, fresh peppers,
cauliflowers, carrots, celery, garlic, leeks, cucumber, spices, oil.
4. What small business trend is impacting you the most?
The increased customer interest in buying Michigan natural made products. The fact that Michiganders willing
support Michigan based companies.
5. Describe the company culture in three words.
Fresh, Natural and Tasty!
6. How is the company engaged with the community?
Work with other aspiring entrepreneurs on building their company's growth. Donate products and attend local community benefits, events and initiatives.
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