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Glen Ellyn Mom Expands Online Greeting Card Business
As fewer people send snail mail, this Glen Ellyn business owner expands her brand to compete with the digital age.
Tucked away in an alley off Duane Street in downtown Glen Ellyn is the warehouse for an online greeting card business that caters to customers around the globe. 11 years ago, PJ Cardona's close friend asked her to design her son's birthday invitations. As a creative and computer savvy lady, Cardona gladly accepted. Overly pleased with the results, Cardona's friend casually said, 'you could turn this into a business.' That little suggestion planted a seed in Cardona's mind and soon enough her business plan grew and she opened up shop on the World Wide Web, first selling personalized cards through her site PJ Greetings. "I would shrivel up and die if I couldn't do this," explained Cardona. After finding success running her own business by …
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Vicki Woods
4:28 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
I live in Paducah KY and love love love ordering special invites from PJ. They are always unique and set a great tone for a party!!!!!!!! Thanks PJ for taking care of your Paducah friends!!! We love ya!! Vicki Woods more ›