Reno, Nevada --May 18, 2023 Jimmy Beans Wool, a Reno-based retailer of fine wool and knitting supply products, was honored recently with a nomination for The Overcomer Award hosted by Nevada Business Magazine.
Jimmy Beans Wool is one of three companies from the Northern Nevada region that were considered for The Overcomer award.
"It's fantastic to connect with other business owners and to be recognized for our hard work," said Laura Zander, Co-Founder of Jimmy Beans Wool. "Being nominated for this award was a great honor. It was especially meaningful to share the nomination with two other amazing woman-owned businesses in the area."
The Nevada Business Awards exist to recognize Battle Born businesses for their efforts and to applaud their hard work. The awards consist of eight distinct categories from micro enterprises to Business of the Year.
In March of 1986, Nevada Business Magazine published its first issue with a cover story on healthcare. Since then, the monthly publication has covered high-level business news for every industry in Nevada, from healthcare and education to sports and mining and beyond.
Jimmy Beans Wool is famous for its top-quality yarn, knitting supplies, and other accessories in South Reno. The company employs 35 team members and has built a loyal following and impressive online presence.
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About Jimmy Beans Wool: In 2002, former Silicon Valley engineers Laura and Doug Zander opened up a tiny yarn shop in Truckee, California. Jimmy, as Laura is lovingly known, sold coffee alongside the wool (hence beans in the name), and Jimmy Beans Wool was born! In 2004, the company settled down in Reno, Nevada. Jimmy Beans Wool is known for its lightning fast shipping, award winning customer service, and innovative Just at Jimmy's products. The company owns the brands Madelinetosh, a hand-dyed yarn company, and della Q, a line of cases and bags made for makers. The company continues to develop products under its patent-pending Jimmy's SmartStix,. Additionally, Jimmy Beans produces its very own truly local yarn, Reno Rafter 7.