If there was a silver lining to be found amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, it was the emergence of independent businesses that took advantage of a unique niche.
For Melissa Christensen, that meant capitalizing on a trend that had been sweeping gatherings across the globe: Charcuterie boards.
“There is something fun and convenient about them for get-togethers with family and friends,” she said. “They’re easy, they don’t cost a lot, and there is a lot of variety you can get with them, from more traditional boards with meats and cheeses to dessert boards, breakfast boards with muffins and bagels, boards based on a specific color and even themed boards for different holidays. The possibilities are endless.” The 34-year-old is the owner of The Board QC, which specializes in creating custom charcuterie boards for parties, weddings and other events.
“I’ve done everything from board displays for smaller, private gatherings to grazing tables for weddings and events hosting up to 350 people,” said Christensen, a Platteville, Wis., native, who now calls the Quad Cities home with her husband and three children — ages 2, 7 and 11.
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