Breaking the Ice
A chance to be creative can be the perfect introduction to the world of business ownership.
They've worked with playboy, the Bellagio, Stardust and
dozens of other companies coming to Las Vegas for parties and
conventions. Since opening their Ice Magic franchise in December,
Vickie McDermott and Kathy Gallivan have developed quite a client
roster and, they hope, a reputation for creatively decorating
events.
McDermott, 44, and Gallivan, 51, work with their clients and
employees to design ice sculptures and select the perfect
touches--everything from flowers to illuminated acrylic tables--to
make each event special. "[The best part is] having people
call us and say 'We're doing an event and want something
unique,' and we're able to put on our creative caps and
make it happen," Gallivan says. "Their dreams are
realized through our creativity."
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Likewise, Ice Magic is somewhat of a dream come true for these
franchisees. Once co-workers, McDermott, a former vice president
for a software firm, and Gallivan, a former consultant, were
looking for a business that would let them create and sell
something. They knew Ice Magic was the right franchise for them.
"We love the product," Gallivan says. "It makes
every day fun, to get up and throw yourself into work."
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Particularly in Las Vegas, where there's no shortage of
work. "Las Vegas is built to handle large parties and the
kinds of events we're doing," Gallivan says. "We feel
very fortunate. Serendipity has played a large part in allowing us
to [operate in] this city."