VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — What started as a grandmother’s attempt to bring a little joy to her granddaughter’s first birthday party has now become a thriving balloon business and a ticket to the national stage.
In August 2021, Debbie Haworth, founder of Big Fun Balloons, set her alarm early, pulled up a few YouTube tutorials, and tried her hand at building her first balloon arch. She had never worked with balloons before. By the end of the day, she had created a festive display that sparked both excitement at the party and a new passion.
“I had so much fun doing it,” Debbie said. “I retired from health care in 2018, so I had the time to practice. Balloons turned out to be a lot more fun than home health.”…