Gift Biz Unwrapped | Women Entrepreneurs | Bakers, Crafters, Makers | Startup

After 28 years of fighting the stress of corporate American business, Eric Rion joined the growing ranks of corporate expatriates and took on the challenges of running a small business. Having acquired Willa’s Shortbread from Willa herself back in 2006 along with other family members, the opportunity presented itself for Eric and wife Teresa to take over complete ownership of the company in 2010. Willa’s Shortbread is a family owned and operated bake located just north of Nashville, TN. Specializing in handcrafted shortbread cookies and savory cheese cookies, Willa’s currently offers over 20 varieties of their all natural, all butter products. In addition to their own website, Willa’s Shortbread is featured in gourmet and specialty shops, in numerous subscription boxes, and private labels both their own and custom recipes for well known companies across the country. Willa’s Shortbread has been featured in numerous publications including Southern Living Magazine, winning their prestigious Best of The South A