Fanfare was born around my tiny kitchen table, in Providence, Rhode Island-the biggest little state in the Union. My wonderful daughter, whose help has been invaluable in this endeavor, came up with our company name in five minutes. I struggled for weeks with names which will go unmentioned. My life partner has provided a wealth of business advice, which I could not have done without. Thanks to both of you guys!
I love fans. I’ve always loved them. I use them every day and I believe that once you’ve started using them, you’ll never believe how you managed to go without one for so long.
Whether you suffer from hot flashes, an overheated workplace, or are just preparing for a warmer climate, you don’t need to suffer in silence, or worse- be caught frantically waving one of those floppy noisy magazines at yourself.
Not only will these fans compliment your wardrobe while helping you to keep your cool, they also help our environment out a little bit by being made almost entirely from green replenishable materials.
To all of the women that I’ve met at various outdoor festivals throughout New England; and to those of you who I have met on planes, trains and in concert halls, elevators and supermarkets, I thank you for encouraging me-sometimes pressuring me, to set up an online resource for my hand fans.