Abstract:
Durham small business Barley Labs makes dog biscuits using spent barley hops from the Fullsteam Brewery as a base. Flavors include pumpkin, all-natural peanut butter, and cheddar, which comes from the Culture Cow Creamery in Durham. Theresa Chu and Scott Baudry have operated their business since 2012. It is among four finalists in 2014 in the national Intuit Small Business Big Game contest, which awards a highly coveted Super Bowl commercial to the winner. Their dog Barley is Chief Inspiration Officer and VP of Quality Control at the business.