African American Entrepreneurs by Hailey Anderson

How Ava's Pet Palace began

hande001 — 2025-02-25 14:25:43 UTC

Ava Dorsey started her own business at only 8 years old. Here she was making organic cat food!

Ava's first craft show!

hande001 — 2025-02-25 14:27:59 UTC

In 2016 Ava went to her first craft show where she showed all of her product to others!

Her first interview!

hande001 — 2025-02-25 14:30:29 UTC

Pet palace was interviewed in 2018 on Val Waner's show at Windy City Live.

Ava's product reached stores!

hande001 — 2025-02-25 14:33:51 UTC

This is her big day!

hande001 — 2025-02-25 14:37:42 UTC

In 2020 it was her big day, she won WWB Young Entrepreneur of the year! She was so proud of her self.

What happened?

hande001 — 2025-02-25 14:39:38 UTC

In 2021 she launched her first treat and made her first commercial in a kitchen!

In October

hande001 — 2025-02-25 14:41:26 UTC

In October her USDA Certified organic treats were released

The year of growth

hande001 — 2025-02-25 14:44:19 UTC

In a year of growth in 2022 she attended her first industry expos. Expanded into more stores nation wide, and her treats were over 1,000 Pet's Mart's stores. she participated in BSM partners Young Entrepreneurs Mentorship program

What improved in 2023?

hande001 — 2025-02-26 13:49:49 UTC

In 2023 Ava's Pet Palace treats were in new stores like Target, and made 2 new freeze dried treats salmon puffs and turkey poppers. Her brand was recognized by the Minority-Certification from the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)

Ava Offers ?

hande001 — 2025-02-26 13:53:15 UTC

Ava offers, Dog and cat treats, Gifts and Gift cards, Bundles and variety packs, Pet acceriores, and #Pet palace merch.