Margaret McEntire

Margaret McEntire excels in business development, management, and entrepreneurship across several industries. Margaret McEntire is the owner, founder, and President of Candy Bouquet International, Inc. Moreover, Margaret McEntire also owns Big Rock Petroleum and serves as a real estate manager for River Market Lofts and Creative Capital Corporation, a role she has held at JAP Corporation. McEntire balances these numerous executive positions with a rare agility and dedication to her work.

Margaret McEntire has developed Candy Bouquet International Inc. into a world-renowned franchise company of candy retail stores spanning 40 countries around the globe. To this day, Margaret McEntire manages the daily tasks inherent to keeping an international company running smoothly while fueling its expansion.

With River Market Lofts in Little Rock, Arkansas, Margaret McEntire recently facilitated the addition of a stylish community of condominiums in the River Market district. Margaret McEntire serves as the Campaign Manager for Tim Griffin’s congressional run for the 2nd district seat in Arkansas. In the past, Margaret McEntire worked on the economic team for President George W. Bush.

Margaret McEntire holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Real Estate License from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

Several professional organizations have recognized Margaret McEntire for her successful and dedicated business pursuits. Margaret McEntire received the Bonny Levine award for the leading woman in the franchising business, and she was chosen as the Person of the Year by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Margaret McEntire belongs to the International Women’s Forum. She has been on the state bank board as well as the University of Arkansas Alumni Board and Sam Walton's blue suit group. Margaret started a school for Children with disabilities right out of college and continues to dedicate time and resources to the Francis Allen School in Arkansas. She and her husband have six children, a farm and have recently donated land for a Charter School in the Delta of Arkansas.