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Brown_s and AF Wendling sales visits
The Cowgers visited Brown Foodservice (left) in Lousia, Ky., and AF Wendling's Foodservice in Buckhannon, WV.
Cowgers Meet With Sales Teams At Major Distributors
During April, Dee and Angie Cowger have been visiting distributors and meeting directly with the sales teams to help increase the number of stores selling Custard Stand Hot Dog Chili and Custard Stand Chili Soup. In early April, the Cowgers traveled to Louisa, Ky., for a session with Brown Foodservice. Last week, they met with AF Wendling's Foodservice in Buckhannon, WV. "We've got food shows soon with both companies," says Dee Cowger. "These meetings gave us a chance to answer their questions one-on-one. We appreciate their valuable time." 
COMING UP
Saturday, APRIL 30: Berkot's Super Foods hosts chili sampling 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Chicago area at its Coal City, Mokena and New Lenox stores.
MAY 4: AF Wendling's Foodservice 2016 Food Show @ Canaan Valley Resort. Info
MAY 7: Webster/Braxton County Community Day @ WV Power in Charleston. 
MAY 11: Brown Foodservice Show @ Big Sandy Superstore Arena, Huntington. Info
MAY 25-29: The Webster County Woodchopping Festival. Info
JUNE 26-28: Summer Fancy Food Show @ Javits Center, NYC. Info
JULY 9: WV Governor's School of Entrepreneurship @ Marshall University. Info
Custard Stand Hot Dog Chili's Presence To Increase At WVU
Sodexo, a food services and facilities management company, plans to increase the number of concession stands serving chili dogs at WVU sports venues. Plus, they'll add a loaded pepperoni roll topped with Custard Stand Hot Dog Chili.
Angie Cowger speaking at James Madison Middle School
Chili Queen Shares Shark Tank Experience With Students
In mid-April, more than 35 gifted students at John Adams Middle School in Charleston learned firsthand about the Cowgers' experience on ABC's Shark Tank.

The students have been doing a Shark Tank unit which required them to watch episodes, analyze pitches and study statistics. After the Q&A, they enjoyed hot dogs with Custard Stand Hot Dog Chili and sampled Custard Stand Chili Soup.
Cowgers' Podcast Debut
Dee and Angie talked about making decisions and favorite meals on Together 24/7 podcast. Listen to podcast.
CSFP Track Meet _ GSC
Middle School Track Meet
Despite the snow, over a dozen schools participated in meet we sponsored at Glenville State College.
Found In Morgantown
Max Radar, who works at The Custard Stand-Webster Springs, found our chili at Kroger in Suncrest.
Alissa Clayton On "40 Under 40" List
The State Journal and Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin recognized Alissa Clayton and 39 others for their leadership in a ceremony at West Virginia Culture Center on March 31, 2016. For 11 years, the "Generation Next: 40 Under 40" program has honored young professionals who work daily to make West Virginia a better place.

Alissa, 26, owns The Custard Stand in Flatwoods with her husband, Seth Clayton. She is the daughter of Dee and Angie Cowger, owners of Custard Stand Food Products and The Custard Stand Restaurants. Read Alissa's 40 Under 40 profile.
FAMILY NEWS FROM CHILI QUEEN
  • The newest members of our family are growing like weeds! That's Oakley with me. Grandpa has Holden in his right arm and Calli in his left. They're all happy and healthy as can be.
  • Linsey will take her state cosmetology boards next month... Guy spent his spring break with us. He took photos for The Custard Stand restaurants and spent a few days at the beach with us.
  • Dee and I got a few days off but we're still pushing toward our goal of making Custard Stand Food Products a national brand.
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