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We are a small family-owned business located in Northeastern Connecticut. We use an AP Lazer machine, and many different mediums such as wood, acrylic and granite. We create everything from business signs to personalized coasters to children’s products to memorials. Our name comes from the first two letters of each of our children’s names.
Melissa Kennedy
I’ve been a Stay At Home Mom since my daughter was born in 2018 and I love being home with my kids, but it was also tough with Jordan’s long hours. His job progressively became more demanding and was taking a toll on his happiness. He was also missing out on so much with our little girls.
So, when he discussed quitting his job, it made me incredibly anxious, but also very hopeful. It felt like it was the right decision even if we had no plans for any real income.
When my husband first mentioned buying a laser machine and starting a laser engraving business, I was hesitant. It seemed so random, and we knew nothing about laser machines. But his enthusiasm and variety of ideas sold me. I love being creative and the thought of a starting a business with endless possibilities thrilled me.
While it’s been alot of work and at times, scary, it’s been wonderful for our family having Jordan around more and having the flexibility of our own business. Our daughters are loving having him around and it’s been beautiful seeing their bonds grow.
While we both work collaboratively on ideas and design creations, my focuses are our children’s products, marketing, social media, and our product listings.
Jordan Kennedy
In April 2022, I made the decision to quit my regional management position with a well-known large company. I had been working with this company for 15 years throughout three different states; deciding to leave was a surprising decision for many who know me.
I also always thought that it would be the company I would retire from, but when I came to the realization that it was time for a change I was excited for what the upcoming chapter of our life would be.
I had no definitive plans on what the next step in my career would be, but my wife, Melissa suggested starting my own business. We went back and forth with ideas; everything from opening a daycare to a food truck were thrown out there. When I started looking into laser engraving/cutting, I knew it was perfect for the two of us because it would allow the strengths and interests we each have to play important roles in developing and growing a successful business.
Starting this business has allowed me to work from home and be around my two daughters more. We now have the flexibility to do more things as a family.
As a team, we brainstorm product and design ideas, but I focus on inventory, product purchasing, bookkeeping and research.