How the New 6 mil Candy company coming along?

Majestic Candies Makes $6 Million Investment in A Pensacola, Florida Manufacturing Plant
Area Development Online News Desk (05/04/2012)
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Majestic Candies Company will make a $6 million investment in a Pensacola, Florida manufacturing facility, creating more than 100 new jobs at the site of the former H.T. Hackney Building at 2001 W. Government Street. "We are very pleased with the support that we have received from the Pensacola community and we look forward to being a part of the continuing success which is being achieved by the citizens of Pensacola," said Dom Perrotta, managing member of Majestic Candies Company.

Majestic Candies Company is a producer of confectionary products, primarily pralinesand other pecan-based candy products, initially targeting distribution in the four Southern regional markets.

"Florida welcomes Majestic Candies Company and the advantages it's bringing to our Great Northwest," said Gray Swoope, president and Chief Executive Officer of Enterprise Florida Inc. "The company will further expand our manufacturing capabilities, which is vital to economic growth and job creation in our state."

"We are thrilled to partner with Majestic Candies Company for this opportunity to provide new jobs to the region and make further contributions to Pensacola's economic success," said Donnie McMahon, Greater Pensacola Chamber board chairman.

"We are happy to welcome Majestic Candies Company to the growing list of businesses calling the Pensacola area home," said Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward. "The company will bring much needed jobs to our community and we are excited about their arrival."

"Majestic Candies Company is a fitting partner in Escambia County's efforts to guide the region into a strong economic future," said Escambia County Board of Commission Chairman Wilson Robertson. "We look forward to working with them as they grow and prosper in their new home in the heart of Escambia County."

While details of any tax incentives offered to the firm were not immediately available, Gov. Rick Scott and the state Economic Development Office noted they offer several loan and tax abatements to attract business that will create jobs. For example, Florida's Qualified Target Industry Tax Refund Program is designed to encourage the creation of high-skill jobs and encourage the growth of corporate headquarters and other targeted industrie

Here Let me help. Now the word is they are tied up in a big lawsuit and owe a lot of money.


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Nearly a hundred jobs promised to Pensacola will be delayed.
Last year the Majestic Candies Company said it would take over the old H.T.Hackney Food Distribution Center on the 2001 West Government Street but it's running several months behind schedule.

A lot of excitement from neighbors on this opening...
Especially since the company said it would hire 30 employees by the end of December.

The building looks nearly the same as it did months ago.
The sign outside still still says H.T. Hackney.
Caddy Corner to the site, Ron Diamond and Sandra Durapau watch it daily waiting for the marquee to read 'Majestic Candies'

Sandra Durapau, Neighbor
We've been trying to get updates on it and trying to figure out what's going on, we see a few cars here and there but that's it

There are a few trucks parked outside now.
But the doors to the building were locked.
Neighbors are longing for it to open and the hiring to start.

Ron Diamond, Neighbor
I've been waiting for that day, when they start filling it up with employees and candy

That day will take longer than originally planned.
The Chamber of Commerce says the process of turning the former warehouse into a food manufacturing center is taking much longer than the owners originally anticipated.
...needing to meet federal standards before it can begin production.

Candy......what kinds?

Vapor Wafers, Ghost crispes and the incredible tasty Invisible cookie candy


Headed by investors Dom Perrotta and the father-and-son team of Marion and Paul Uter, the start-up candy company apparently is still seeking manufacturing permits from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, according to Greater Pensacola Chamber Senior Vice President Scott Luth.

In addition to its efforts to secure FDA approval, Majestic Candies is being sued in Baldwin County, Ala., by L.A. Candies and its owner, Kyle Bosarge.

The plaintiff alleges Majestic Candies’ owners breached a contract agreement with Bosarge to buy L.A. Candies for $400,000 and pay Bosarge a consulting fee of $120,000.

The suit was filed in Baldwin County and names Perrotta, Marion and Paul Uter, and Cindy Uter as defendants.

I posted reasons why on a comment page in the Pensacola Newspaper website. However, the owners of the paper are friends of a partner in the Candy Co. so they deleted my warning !!!!
Marion Uter is a partner in Majestic Candies Company and he is not a desirable. He has started many, many companies, and LLC and has a terrible track record. You can look him up in the Baton Rouge business records, Mobile Federal Court, and the Colonial Properties lawsuit in Orange Beach or the Fed Court. I will have to say, though... look hard because he hides behind LLC and Company names. He is currently trying to do a deal with the Town of Century hiding behind the name, "North Florida Biomass Fuels,  L.L.C. out of Fort Lauderdale". There he is working a 53 million dollar bond issue!!! Poor Town! And Yes again, he is in a lawsuit with the candy equipment owners!

Huh?