Corning Area Chamber of Commerce Member Spotlight – Sam & Sam’s Products, Inc.
President: Barbara Caldwell
Phone Number: 870-857-3164 or 870-335-5215
Email: sam078@centurytel.net
Website: nonabelles.com
Number of Years in Business: 51 Years
What does your business provide to customers?
Retail and commercial packaged fish breading products, hush puppies mix and spices
What are some features that make your business unique?
Patented trademarked and copyrights, Nona Belle’s Golden Fry and Bush Chiles’ Hush Puppies Mix. The mixtures are complete and all-natural; nothing else is needed to prepare fresh fish or seafood or fresh vegetables prior to cooking.
Give a brief history of your business:
In 1965, Sam Banks Sr. and Nona Belle Banks invented Nona Belle’s Golden Fish Fry here in Corning, AR. In 1968 they were joined by Sams Banks, Jr. who began marketing the product regionally. There was a demand for the Golden Fry and Sam & Sam’s was incorporated in 1969. Bush Chiles’ Hush Puppy Mix was acquired in 1974.
What do you see for the future of your business?
Hopefully 50 more years! Mork marketing is needed. We appreciate all the local business.
In addition to retail in Corning and area restaurants, Nona Belle’s largest market is in Memphis, Chicago, and Michigan.