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- Surviving since Lincoln: How six generations beat the small business curseBassett’s Ice Cream has survived economic downturns, changing consumer tastes and generations of competition while remaining under family ownership since its founding in 1861. Now led by its sixth generation, the Philadelphia institution is marking another milestone as America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary.FOX Business correspondent Jeff Flock joined FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo on "Mornings with Maria" to spotlight the company’s history and how it has remained family-owned for more than 165 years despite the challenges that force many small businesses to sell or shut down.Founded while Abraham Lincoln was president, Bassett’s originally churned its ice cream using mule power before transporting it into Philadelphia by horse and buggy.FOURTH OF JULY COOKOUT PRICES HIT RECORD HIGH AS AMERICA CELEBRATES 250TH BIRTHDAY"We love a family business. We feel that our ice cream is a tradition, this is a family company, and we are so proud to be serving America and Philadelphia with a family business," sixth-generation owner Alex Bassett Strange said.While the company is rooted in tradition, it continues to evolve. Bassett’s now exports ice cream to markets including China and Taiwan, giving the company opportunities to develop new flavors.HOW A STOLEN SURFBOARD LAUNCHED A GLOBAL SURF EMPIRE"That’s right, so we export some ice cream… It’s helped us develop into new markets… I have my matcha ice cream, which is a flavor we never would have done had we not been in Southeast Asia," Strange said.The company has also expanded its offerings with new flavors, including a limited-edition red, white and blueberry variety for America’s semiquincentennial celebration, and introduced its first vegan ice cream this year while continuing to use Pennsylvania dairy for its traditional products. [TheTopNews] Read More.9 hours ago
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- 8-year-old gets surprise of a lifetime as Disneyland’s honorary 1 billiont...An 8-year-old Arizona boy celebrating his birthday at Disneyland got the surprise of a lifetime Friday when he was named the California theme park's honorary 1 billionth guest.Andres Robles and his family, who traveled from Arizona, were greeted by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse during a ceremony on the Main Street USA train station platform, where they helped unveil an updated sign that says "Population 1,000,000,000."The family received a VIP tour that included a visit to Walt Disney's private apartment, a peek at the newly opened Soarin' Across America attraction and other exclusive experiences.Robles became Disneyland's honorary 1 billionth guest more than 70 years after the park first opened its gates July 17, 1955.HOW YOUTUBE TV AND DIRECTV STREAM SUBSCRIBERS CAN GET A PAYOUT FROM DISNEY'S $50M ANTITRUST SETTLEMENT"Welcoming our one billionth guest is a remarkable milestone for Disneyland Resort and a testament to the generations of guests who have made this special place part of their lives," Disneyland Resort President Jill Estorino said in a statement."For more than 70 years, Walt’s original park has been a timeless symbol of Disney storytelling, where memories are made and shared, and we are honored to carry that legacy forward for guests today and for generations to come."The milestone comes as Disneyland Resort continues celebrating its 70th anniversary and on the eve of America's 250th anniversary.DISNEY CEO UNVEILS ENTERTAINMENT GIANT'S NEW 3-PILLAR GROWTH PLANDisneyland says it continues to carry forward Walt Disney's vision of creating a place where parents and children could enjoy time together.Located in Anaheim, California, Disneyland Resort has grown from a single theme park into a destination featuring Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, three hotels and the Downtown Disney District.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREThe resort has also inspired the creation of Disney theme parks around the world.Walt Disney once said, "Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world." [TheTopNews] Read More.19 hours ago
- Security staff strikes averted at Aberdeen AirportThe strikes, involving baggage screening staff, were due begin on Monday with the Unite union warning of "significant delays". [TheTopNews] Read More.23 hours ago
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