After being laid off from her banking job of 30 years, Lisa Hudson decided it was time for a fresh start.
She had been making caramel corn for over 25 years for her family and friends and giving her gourmet treat away as gifts.
In January 2011, Hudson decided to start a home-based business, using a commercial kitchen and launching LJ’s Gourmet Caramel Corn.
Hudson started at farmers’ markets and City of Mesa events. Then she marketed her popcorn at spring training…