Candace D’Agnolo, founder and CEO of Pet Boss Nation, is launching a new venture, Dante & Dory’s, a 14,000-square-foot pet destination in downtown Galesburg. With expertise garnered from transforming struggling pet businesses into multi-figure successes, D’Agnolo’s latest store will feature premium pet products, professional self-washrooms, open play spaces, and a grooming salon offering classes and certifications. The store, also the national headquarters for Pet Boss Nation, aims to boost the local economy by providing essential services absent in the county. Named after her rescue Pomeranians, this venture highlights her commitment to enriching the pet industry. Dante & Dory’s is located at 354 E. Main Street.
“With no other mom-and-pop pet supplies and self-wash facilities in the county, we are positioned to capture significant income into our local economy that would otherwise be lost to online giants and big box corporations, while providing essential services to our community,” says D’Agnolo.
Industry trailblazer Candace D’Agnolo has become a formidable force in the pet sector, transitioning from a debt-ridden pet retailer to a strategic business mogul. Her noteworthy exit involved a multi-figure deal with Bentley’s Pet Stuff and Destination Pet. As the founder of Pet Boss Nation, D’Agnolo has been pivotal in boosting nearly 1,000 pet businesses globally, contributing to an impressive $765 million surge in the industry. Her ventures, including Pet Boss Club, Pet Boss Nation University, and Pet Boss Mastermind, continue to empower pet entrepreneurs. D’Agnolo’s insights and experience now draw attention at high-profile industry events worldwide.