LILY BLOOM'S KITCHEN

Business: Confection company makes and distributes handmade, gluten-free artisan chocolate macaroons based on an original family recipe.

Founded: 2009

Headquarters: Minneapolis

Website: www.lilybloomskitchen.com

Employees: 1, plus a part-time pastry chef and part-time help as needed

Executives: Larry Shiller, owner and founder

2010 projected revenue: $50,000

Strategy: Pursue wider distribution locally and nationally, prepare to hire employees and find larger production space as demand increases.