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You're IT Jim's Ice Cream Truck!Three questions with Jim Malin, owner of Jim's Ice Cream Truck.
Why did you start your business?
I found an interest in running an ice cream truck after working in an ice cream truck in 2003. In late 2009, I bought my very own truck and began running my own business in 2010 in Fairfield County Connecticut.
Finish this sentence in regard to your business. “I wish I could…”
I wish I could quickly and easily expand my business with more trucks in order to provide my service to more people. I sometimes have to turn down parties because I am already booked at another party/event. Right now I only have one truck. But I will hopefully have another truck soon.
How many local businesses do you use to support your business (products and services) and can you name them?
I use 9 that I can think of:
Honeyspot Gulf - gas station
Joe's Ice Cream - ice cream distributor
Connecticut Ice Cream Trucks - ice cream distributor
Mostly Motorsports - mechanic shop
I95 Signs - signs/lettering/decals
State Farm - insurance
Mutual Security Credit Union - bank/credit union
Napa Auto Parts - auto parts
Advance Auto - auto parts
Visit Jim's Ice Cream Truck online here or call (203) 505-2382.
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