Chase Candy Company to Host Ribbon-Cutting in October
New owners take charge of the St. Joseph manufacturer with a public event scheduled for late October 2026.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Steve Craig and Josh Hegeman have acquired the Chase Candy Company in St. Joseph. The new owners have scheduled a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the facility, located at 1307 S. 59th St., for October 29, 2026.
Why it matters
Business ownership transitions offer operators insight into the continuity and branding strategies local manufacturers employ when changing hands. Maintaining heritage operations through public events can help stabilize customer perception during an ownership shift.
The acquisition involves a single facility located at 1307 S. 59th St. in St. Joseph. While the transition is complete, the financial figures and future production output remain unknown.
The players
Steve Craig
One of the new co-owners of the Chase Candy Company.
Josh Hegeman
One of the new co-owners of the Chase Candy Company.
Chase Candy Company
A St. Joseph-based manufacturer currently undergoing an ownership transition.
The details
The transition of the Chase Candy Company to new leadership involves a rebranding of the public presence through an upcoming inaugural event. This ceremony serves as an operational bridge between the former and current ownership teams, utilizing facility tours and engagement activities to retain local brand loyalty. The event structure focuses on public-facing transparency to signal business continuity to customers and regional partners.
Timeline
October 29, 2026: Ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled at 1:30 p.m.
Market Landscape
The transition follows the pattern of local ownership shifts documented in the 2024 regional small business acquisition trends report. Such moves often rely on public ceremonies to maintain local market stability and brand equity following a sale.
Operators considering an exit or transition should prioritize public-facing events that reinforce brand continuity with existing customers. Establishing a clear handover timeline helps mitigate the operational uncertainty that typically follows a change in ownership.
The takeaway
Successful ownership transitions rely on transparency to manage the perception of change among established local customers. Operators should monitor how the new owners leverage the facility tours to gauge the long-term strategic direction of the brand.
What happens next
The ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for October 29, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at 1307 S. 59th St.
Further reading
For more on industry shifts in the region, visit Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KQ2 | St. Joseph, Missouri News, Weather & Sports.
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