Rick and Dave Drehobl have never been afraid of taking chances. As third generation owners of the Skokie, 111.-based Georgia Nut Co., they chose to move beyond roasting and selling nuts - a concept originated by their grandmother, Rose Musso, more than 70 years ago - and start making candy. There was just one problem: They had little confectionery experience. But with their business knowledge and entrepreneurial instinct, the Drehobls grew the family company to a $70-million operation by 2007, with capabilities including sugar panning, enrobing, chocolate panning, and roasting and kettle cooking.
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