Type Of Business:
Hemp bag manufacturing company
Expertise:
Design; Stitching; Development of quality products
Hobbies/Sports:
Walking; Camping; Tending to chickens; Gardening
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Business, Southern Vermont College (1984)
Affiliations Awards:
Toastmasters International; Hemp Industrial Association
Charity:
Various Nonprofit Organizations; Rural Vermont
Number Of Years In Profession:
16
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her experience, intuition, great timing, business plans, and ability to adapt when things don't work.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her interest in the environment and social responsibility. Her business started when she realized how large a problem plastic bags were for wildlife and landfills.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Maltese's goal is to use her business to promote an ecologically sound and sustainable world, using industrial hemp as a platform.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Manufacturing her own line of tote bags, aprons, pot holders and wallets; Customizing silk screen printing using her own designs and graphics
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Maltese hopes to have two employees and move into a larger space.