economy
At 82, Marilyn Burns Still Powers Lakeside's Small Business Spirit
Marilyn Burns — the proud owner of Marilyn’s in Lakeside, Ohio, a gift shop that has everything from souvenirs to candies, clothing, toys, and more — won Fox Business’s “Made in America” small business contest, and with it, a $25,000 prize.
TL;DR
- Marilyn Burns, owner of Marilyn's gift shop in Lakeside, Ohio, won Fox Business's "Made in America" small business contest.
- The contest prize is $25,000, which Burns intends to donate entirely to local youth organizations and community projects.
- Burns, 82, has a long history of entrepreneurship, starting businesses while teaching and rebuilding her Lakeside store after a divorce.
- She attributes her entrepreneurial drive to lessons from her father about earning money.
- Burns emphasizes the importance of community and sharing blessings, stating her focus is on helping others rather than personal gain.