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NewsChannel 9 Visits Chocolate Pizza
Covering the impact of Syracuse University's Final Four appearance on local businesses, ABC's NewsChannel 9 dropped into the Marcellus Chocolate Pizza store.
Gift Beat Magazine's Editor's Pick for April 2013
Check out the "Editor's Pick" in the April 2013 issue of Gift Beat magazine. This is the publication that has the pulse of the retail gift industry and they selected Chocolate Pizza Company for recognition. Click on the logo:
Chocolate Pizza represents excellence on Capital Hill
United States Congressman Steve Israel recently gave former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi a Chocolate Pizza to tout the state's culinary excellence. The Chocolate Pizza pictured in the story is one of our Campfire Pizzas - marshmallow and graham crackers blended with our rich milk chocolate! Click on the logo below to read the story in The New York Observer:
Look at the Wonderful Article on our Shelton, CT Store!
Chocolate Pizza and the Jungle!
The Grand Opening of Chocolate Pizza's Cincinnati store earned more ink recently with this nice article from the Chamber of Commerce.
Grand Opening Friday, March 1st, 12 noon
Chocolate Pizza Company's new store in Cincinnati, Ohio opens Friday with ribbon cutting ceromony at 12 noon. There will be plenty of samples and excitement! Located in the entry atrium of Jungle Jim's Eastgate market the 1200 sqft Chocolate Pizza Company store features our classic confections. Meet general manager, Rob Taylor, and assistant general manager, Cole Novak, along with Chocolate Pizza Company owner, Ryan Novak, and local VIPs.
Nice Article on Cincinnati Store
It's Official - Chocolate Pizza Company is going to the "Jungle"
Chocolate Pizza Company is proud to announce that we are opening a NEW store inside Jungle Jim's Eastgate location in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 1st!
Jungle Jim's has been described as a theme park of food with much more than a grocery store, it's a destination! Jungle Jim's boasts more than 300,000 square feet of shopping, with more than 150,000 unique items and attracts an average of more than 10,000 "foodies" each day!
Our unique, delicious, impressive gourmet chocolate treats have found an ideal home as we go national with our Chocolate Pizza brand. The store is 1,200 square feet located in the entry atrium to Jungle Jim's and is simply beautiful in design. It even has a touch of Central New York as we had Dave Fleszar, a master craftsman from Manlius, build over 80 feet of base cabinets for the new store.
We hope you'll follow along on this journey with us - we'll be sharing photos, stories and experiences as we prepare for the Grand Opening on Friday, March 1st. Be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for the most up to date information. Thank you for sharing our love of Chocolate Pizza - we couldn't grow without your support!
If you are interested in joining the Chocolate Pizza Company team, then email a resume to info@chocolatepizza.com or stop by our Marcellus store.
Congratulations to our Shelton, Connecticut store on all the great press they have been receiving! Paul and Wendy Hahn are making quite a splash with Chocolate Pizza. Check out the news:
http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Unusual-pizza-has-a-chocolate-pizzazz-4207113.php
Training Magazine and Chocolate Pizza - Training just got sweeter
CPC Buy Local Bash: “Do Something Sweet For Your Community This Holiday Season”
Chocolate for Veterans Make it a Sweet Holiday
Nov. 12, 2012
Veterans and staff at the Syracuse VA Hospital had a little sweeter Veteran's Day as Ryan Novak, owner of Chocolate Pizza Company, brought chocolate to them Monday afternoon. "We wanted to say 'thank you' to those who had served our country and to the wonderful healthcare professionals who serve our local vets," Ryan said, "It was an honor to shake hands and thank them for the freedom we enjoy."
In all, Ryan visited with about 60 veterans and dozens of staff, sharing with them some special chocolate pizzas that the company did for them. Veterans who stopped into the Marcellus or Manlius stores this week received a free gift and active duty or retired military always receive 10% off their in-store purchases.
"We will be doing other things throughout the year to recognize our servicemen and women," Ryan said, "but this was a great start."
Ryan Novak named to Syracuse's "40 Under Forty" List in 2012
http://www.bizeventz.com/upcomingevents/tabid/778/vw/3/itemid/1000/d/20121114/default.aspx
40 Under Forty recognizes 40 ambitious, hard-working, civic-minded individuals, who are 39 and under. These individuals have excelled in the workplace and in the community. This group demonstrates diverse backgrounds, experiences and skills; they thrive on active community involvement and appreciate the importance of their role in advancing public good.
New Chocolate Pizza Company Store Opens in Shelton, CT
http://shelton.patch.com/articles/chocolate-pizza-co#photo-11770271
It's a new location for Chocolate Pizza Company! Proprietors Paul and Wendy Hahn opened the new store in Shelton, CT in October. Located less than one hour north of NYC and in the historic town of Shelton the new store is making Chocolate Pizza fans out of the local population.
Chocolate Pizza Company and New York Wineries - a Perfect Match
New York State makes some of the best wines in the country and now many of the top vineyards are offering some of the best chocolate in the country! Chocolate Pizza Company is proud to partner with more than 30 New York wineries to offer some of our best-selling specialties beginning in May. Look for us on your next visit to your favorite New York vineyard.
Chocolate Pizza Company Goes Coast to Coast
There are BIG things happening at Chocolate Pizza Company. Our delicious Chocolate Covered Oreos are now going to be featured in 250 hospital gift shops in 33 states from Hawaii to Florida as part of the nationwide network of Lori's Hospital Gift Shops! We are proud to have our chocolates brightening the day of thousands of staff and visitors at some of the best healthcare facilities in the country.
Celebrate Orange Hoops with Chocolate Pizza
http://blog.syracuse.com/cny/2012/03/celebrate_syracuse_orange_hoops_with_chocolate_pizza.html
The Syracuse Post Standard gave a shout-out to Chocolate Pizza Company and their March Madness partnership with the Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation. Limited edition basketball designed chocolate pizzas are being sold for $21.95 with $10 being donated to the JJB Foundation. It's the tastiest way to help a great cause.
Buffalo News story recommends a stop at Chocolate Pizza Company
http://www.buffalonews.com/life/travel/one-tank-trips/article769245.ece
Check out this story that was published in the Buffalo News (3-18-12) about stops worth making on day trips from Buffalo. Towards the end of the piece is a nice write-up on Chocolate Pizza Company!
Chocolate Pizza Company partners with Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation to Sweeten March Madness
http://centralny.ynn.com/content/top_stories/576166/candy-maker-raises-money-for-boeheim-foundation/
YNN (NewsChannel 10) in Syracuse visited Chocolate Pizza Company to cover its involvement in raising money for the Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation during March Madness. The Foundation does outstanding work in the local community helping kids in need and supporting cancer research. Chocolate Pizza created a special,limited edition basketball design chocolate pizza in Syracuse University colors and with the Foundation's logo. The 14 oz custom chocolate pizzas cost $21.95 with $10 of that purchase price going to the Foundation. Order for your office, friends or family today!
Zabar's in New York City Loves Chocolate Pizza!
Check out this link to a blog posting for Zabar's in NYC. Zabar's is one of the many places across the country where Chocolate Pizza Company products are sold. They love the "pizza and wings"!
Marcellus Retail Store Moves 2 Doors Down!
http://www.eagle-observer.com/news/2012/jan/22/sales-rise-chocolate-pizza-company-renovates-headq/
With sales up more than 30% in 2011, Chocolate Pizza Company needed to expand its kitchen. The answer was to lease the entire first floor of the McClurg Building in Marcellus and move the retail shop to a beautiful new space at the end of the building. Read more by clicking the link above.
Chocolate Pizza Company Owner Speaks at Syracuse University
Ryan Novak spoke recently at a forum on entrepreneurship at Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management attended by more than 300 students. Ryan's experience translating his SU education into leadership of one of the region's most successful small businesses helped to connect students with the real-world applications of their curriculum. Ryan has spoken several times at University events and welcomes opportunities to share his story and insights.
Chocolate Pizza Goes Well With Orange!
The Carrier Dome on the campus of Syracuse University is known for excitement and good times. Look for Chocolate Pizza Company's delicious confections at sporting and special events throughout the year. As a recent graduate of SU's Whitman School of Management, we are proud to back with the Orange!
You May Have Seen Us In New Places
Chocolate Pizza Company is a growing regional and national brand. We are proud to have our products offered by a select group of fine retail establishments including gift shops, wineries, florists, gourmet markets, spas, boutiques and more. From New York City to Boston to Buffalo and Binghamton, Chocolate Pizza is being enjoyed by countless new customers. Click the Wholesale link on our homepage to see a list of businesses that carry some of our best-selling specialties.
More great locations are on the way! If you would like to offer Chocolate Pizza Company products, contact us.
Remembering John Hanyak
The Chocolate Pizza Company family and staff mourn the passing of John Hanyak on May 31st. John is the spouse of company founder, Bonnie Hanyak. He was a loving family man, talented real estate professional and was admired by so many in our community. He was a friend and such a big supporter of Bonnie's decision to sell Chocolate Pizza Company last summer to Ryan. He will be missed greatly. Our heartfelt condolences to Bonnie and their entire family.
John, Ryan and Bonnie (July 9, 2010) after transfering ownership of the Chocolate Pizza Company.
Bus Tours Roll In
Chocolate Pizza Company welcomed hundreds of out-of-town visitors in April and May as Onondaga Tours made the Marcellus store a stop for groups from Minnesota and Wisconsin. Travelers were treated to scoops of Chocolate Pizza Company's famous Italian-style Gelato and shopped the main retail store. Feedback from the travelers and the coach line has been fantastic and more bus tours are being scheduled for the summer.
Ryan Novak and Chocolate Pizza Company featured on ABC News
The cameras of ABC News followed Ryan Novak, owner of the Chocolate Pizza Company, for more than a week to capture what it was like for the young entrepreneur balancing a full time schedule at Syracuse University with the demands of owning a thriving chocolate business. The result was a feature piece titled, "From Student to CEO," that first aired nationally on December 10th. Marlei Martinez produced the piece for ABC News.
Click on photo above to view the ABC News feature
Chocolate Pizza Company Goes South for Holiday Around the Ranch Event
Tim Novak shares the Chocolate Pizza story with holiday shoppers
Ryan Novak is taking Chocolate Pizza Company south to Florida - or at least for an evening! The Chocolate Pizza Company will be one of the prime vendors at the Holiday Around the Ranch event in Bradenton, Florida on December 10th from 6-9 PM. This is a huge annual event that attracts more than 5,000 people as the kick-off to the Christmas season for families in the Sarasota-Bradenton area. Chocolate Pizza Company will feature a bountiful display of its best-selling chocolates from under a large white tent on Lakewood Ranch's Main Street Shopping Plaza. The Chocolate Pizza team will also have brochures, information and our Food Network clip playing so the word gets out about our great products! Spreading the holiday cheer through chocolate even as far south as Florida - exciting stuff!
Chocolate Pizza Company at Syracuse Wine & Chocolate Festival
It is the 5th Annual Syracuse Wine & Chocolate Festival and Ryan Novak, owner of the Chocolate Pizza Company, is pleased to announce that his team will be there! This marks the first appearance of Chocolate Pizza Company at this area event but there is a lot of excitement over being part of it. The event is held at the Fair Grounds on Saturday, November 27th from 3 to 9 PM. Our team will be sampling and offering for sale many of our chocolate favorites including our famous chocolate pizza and wings.
Author Julie Pech, founder Bonnie Hanyak and owner Ryan Novak enjoy a moment after Pech's visit to The Chocolate Pizza Company.
"Chocolate Therapist" Visits Chocolate Pizza Company
Sept. 25, 2010, Marcellus, NY
Julie Pech, author of "The Chocolate Therapist" and a national speaker visited with patrons at the Chocolate Pizza Company in Marcellus, NY recently. She shared stories and insights on the health benefits of chocolate from her newly released updated version of "The Chocolate Therapist" and took questions from a very interested audience. Pech, who makes her home in Denver, Colorado, enjoyed chocolate specialties from the Chocolate Pizza Company (peanut butter wings were her favorite!). Her new book is available at the company's Marcellus store and their new location in Manlius.
Seeing double: Marcellus chocolate company to open second store in Manlius
Ned Campbell 09/22/10, Eagle Observer
Ryan Novak, 21, came on as owner of the Chocolate Pizza Company in July, after working under Bonnie Hanyak, the store's founder, since age 15. Novak, a student at Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management, had ambitious plans for the company from day one. He plans to open a second chocolate shop in Manlius by the end of the month, with a grand opening scheduled for October 1.
Continue reading at: http://www.cnylink.com/news/view_news.php?news_id=1285164780
The candy man can: SU senior turns lifelong hobby into sweet profession
Aaron Gould 09/09/10, Syracuse University's Daily Orange
Few things have remained constant in Ryan Novak's life. Chocolate happens to be one of them.
Continue reading at: http://www.dailyorange.com/feature/the-candy-man-can-su-senior-turns-lifelong-hobby-into-sweet-profession-1.1574309?pagereq=2
A kid in a candy store: Ryan Novak, 21, purchases innovative chocolate company
Ned Campbell 07/20/10, Eagle Observer
Six years ago when Ryan Novak told Bonnie Hanyak, founder of The Chocolate Pizza Company in Marcellus, that he would one day own her store, he was only half kidding.
He was 15 at the time, and first starting as an employee. Now, as a 21-year-old with one semester left at Syracuse University, he’s the bona fide owner of the unique chocolate shop once featured on Food Network's hit show “Unwrapped.”
Continue reading article at: http://www.cnylink.com/news/view_news.php?news_id=1279644794&sr=1