McDonough County CEO News

5/3/2025 News Article

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Meet IronWood Scents, a handcrafted candle, wax melt and car diffuser business operated by Blaine Eddington. He is a junior at Macomb 185 Schools and is mentored by Tim Rice, TJR ...

Meet IronWood Scents, a handcrafted candle, wax melt and car diffuser business operated by Blaine Eddington. He is a junior at Macomb 185 Schools and is mentored by Tim Rice, TJR Designs.
Blaine started this business to provide a better alternative to the typically overpowering or artificial candle scents. His most valuable CEO lesson? "Your network is your net worth."
Check out Blaine's candles, diffusers and more at the 2025 McDonough County Trade Show at the Spoon River College Community Outreach Center on Tuesday, May 6 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

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