69 Years of Sweet Success: Donells Candies’ Family Legacy in Casper, Wyoming

What’s it really like to run a family candy shop for nearly 70 years? In this episode of Wyo Business Spotlight, we sit down with Mike Stepp, owner of Donells Candies—a beloved Casper, Wyoming institution known for its homemade chocolates, small-batch ice cream, and legendary Pecan Pixies.Mike shares how his parents, Don and Elma, launched the business back in 1956 on St. Patrick’s Day, how it grew through the years (remember the Hilltop Shopping Center?), and how they’ve kept things going strong through generations—even in today’s online world.Whether you're into Wyoming small business stories, dreaming about launching your own family-run venture, or just have a serious sweet tooth, there’s a lot to love in this episode.If you love local businesses, entrepreneurship, or just good storytelling, hit play—and don’t forget to subscribe for more spotlights on Wyoming’s best businesses! 🏔️🍫👉 Visit Donells Candies: www.donellschocolates.com👉 Follow us for more Wyoming business stories!💳 SPONSORED BY PAYROC: https://www.facebook.com/PayrocPaymentProcessingErikLindamoodSTAY CONNECTED:🎧 FOLLOW ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4YCM9Ycx05pvhqb5N4aspJ?si=81e3915d2fb84fb9🎙️ FOLLOW ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/WyoBusinessSpotlight and https://www.facebook.com/ErikLindamood📸 FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wyobusinessspotlight/🎥 SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE: [www.youtube.com/@WyoBusinessSpotlight](http://www.youtube.com/@WyoBusinessSpotlight)📱 CONNECT ON MY BIOSITE: https://bio.site/WyoBusinessSpotlight🎙️ FOLLOW ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@wyobusinessspotlight🎙️ FOLLOW ON X: https://x.com/ErikLindamood——📱 CHECK OUT DONELLS CANDY: https://donellschocolates.com and https://www.facebook.com/donellschocolates/📱 FOLLOW MIKE & RYAN STEPP: https://www.facebook.com/mike.stepp.5 and https://www.facebook.com/ryan.stepp.2025/——Special thanks to the Casper Chamber of Commerce for facilitating the podcast! https://www.instagram.com/casper_chamber/ and https://m.facebook.com/casperareachamber/#DonellsCandies #WyomingBusiness #FamilyBusiness #CasperWyoming #HomemadeChocolates #SmallBusinessSuccess #Entrepreneurship #PecanPixies #WyomingPodcastDonells Candies, Casper Wyoming, homemade chocolates, family business, Wyoming business, Pecan Pixies, small-batch ice cream, Wyoming podcast, entrepreneurship, candy making, Casper history, family legacy, small business success, chocolate recipes, Wyoming entrepreneurs, downtown Casper, candy store, business legacy, Wyoming culture, local business