Paradise Ice Cream

<div>THE STORY</div><div><br></div><div>After his first ice cream franchise storefront went out of business, Eric Staggers turned his entrepreneurial passion towards creating his own ice cream brand. In 1998, <strong>Eric Staggers </strong>convinced his close friend,<strong> Kevin Meredith</strong>, and a few other colleagues to start Paradise Ice Cream Inc. With big dreams and a little money, they bought a warehouse unit in Springfield, VA.&nbsp;</div><div>​</div><div>To find their first clients, Paradise relied on Kevin's charisma. Between tastings at corporate offices and getting tickets into local festivals in the DMV, Kevin Meredith had a gift of being able to open doors for the company. However, the first few years were rocky. Though having perfected a homemade ice cream recipe that "wowed" customers with every bite, they struggled to find a consistent client base for catering.</div><div>​</div><div>It wasn't until the early 2000's, with newcomer <strong>Ramesi Bridgewater</strong> on board, that Paradise Ice Cream developed a unique look setting them apart from all other ice cream catering businesses. Also known as "the Paradise experience," the company adopted a vibrant, tropical, vacation get-away approach. Reggae music played while palm trees and beach decor hung over ice cream coolers, making for a perfect summer escape!&nbsp;</div>