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Business Profile Business Built on Preparing Health Recipes By CAROLE RAGINS Community News Editor The changing diets of Ameri can people coincide with the lat est steps people are taking to live longer by staying healthy. Albert Som-Pimpong, of Greensboro creates ways to pre pare peanuts as a healthy snack through his packaged peanuts, Pimpong's Unique Peanuts. He sells them throughout the Trade area in stores such as Drug Emporium, Harris Teeter in Win ston-Salem, and Dynasty Orient Store, and U-Save-It (on North Elm) in Greensboro. Som-Pim pong is also juggling a Ghanan American catering business, sev eral benefit projects, weekly tele vision and evangelistic shows, and a family. He and his wife, Dora pre pare and package Pimpong's Unique Peanuts at home. The business was established seven years ago. "I think they're great!," said Vernon Spaulding of Wihston Salem, a customer. "They have a special taste that melts in your mouth. The cashews are my favorite." The couple makes about 300 4-ounce pounds of peanuts each week in their kitchen, which was inspected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. There are no preservatives in the peanuts, which are also naturally choles terol-free. "I want people to enjoy the true taste of peanuts," said Som Pimpong. He boils them in corn oil, drains them, let them dry slowly, portion them into plastic bags and seals them tightly. He cooks them in light oil which gives a crunchy and peanuty taste. Albert Som-Pimpong proudly displays Plmpong Unique Peanuts. Pimpong was born in Accra, Ghana, on the day the west African nation gained its inde pendence from Britain, March 6, 1957. He attributes his success in the peanut business to his mother, who taught him how to cook. She encouraged him to pursue the art. He is a permanent resident of the United States and says that peo ple smell the unfamiliar food at the market and come over to see what is going on. Som- Pimpong can be found at the Farmer's Market on Yanceyville in Greensboro from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays selling such delicacies as plan tain. and meatpies. "It's a great place where all products can be sold," he said. Although Som- Pimpong sells his unique peanuts, catering is his mainstay. He says he has catered for more than 200 people and uses African methods to prepare food few Americans have experi enced. Som-Pimpong emphasizes that he and his wife are in busi ness to share their success. "As the company grows, I'm in a . . / position to reach out and help someone. For example, jobs can be created, and I am able to help those who cannot help them selves," said Som-Pimpong. I'm looking at the time when I can build a place to get people off the streets ? unlike a shelter, but more like a home." Pimpong is involved with many church activities and serves . as a math tutor for the Upward Bound program at N.C. A&T State University and the Univer sity of N.C. at Greensboro. Upward Bound" is a preparatory program for high school students planning to attend college. MAKE A DIFFERENCE If you're looking ? for a way to make a difference, then consider becoming a Professional " Parent. The Professional Parenting Program is looking for couples or single adults who like kids, and are willing to take a needy child into their home for that im portant second chance. As Professional Parents you'll receive top-notch training, 24 hour staff support, and sRKDrofeSSional $550 a month. And MJU-lEaren tin cr you'll have the satisfac ? tion of knowing you've given a child a second chance. Call Dianne at 919-595-2348 between 9 - 5, Monday through Friday iSTCI) UP Appalachian State University JOHN A. WALKER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS EVENING MBA PROGRAM IN WINSTON-SALEM NEW CLASS BEGINNING AUGUST 1993 A program designed for persons working full time who wish to pursue graduate education in business administration ? Curriculum is designed for both business ? Three-year "program l>egms August 1993 and non-business undergraduates. and runs through December 1996. ? Courses are taught by graduate faculty from the Walker College of Business at Appalachian. ? MBA degree is granted by Appalachian. ? Classes arc held on the campus of Winston-Salem State University. FOR INFORMATION: CALL: (Boone) 704-262-2922 or 704-262 2057 or (Winston-Salem) 919-750-2637 and ask for Jessica Bailey WRITE: Robert L. Cherry, Jr., Director of Graduate Studies Walker College of Business, Appalachian State University Boone, North Carolina 28608 . ? Application deadline for the class beginning in August 1993 is June 1, 1993 (GMAT must be taken prior to this date). ? GMAT test scores are rerjuited. Application deadline for: January lf>, 1993C.MA'! test is December 18, 1992; March 20, 1993 GMAT test is Fefmiary 19, 1993. BlIU.VLJsOR r H CAROLINA 28608 1 Experience When We Need It Most R. H. BARRINGER DISTRIBUTING CO., INC. WINSTON-SALEM GREENSBORO BURLINGTON
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