Whoopie Pies Solve Unemployment Dilemma

After losing their jobs in the financial sector, Julie Ganong and Alan Mons turned their secret passion for whoopie pies into a recipe for financial success.

Jan 10, 2012

After losing their jobs in the financial sector, Julie Ganong and Alan Mons turned their secret passion for whoopie pies into a recipe for financial success.

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