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Governor Sununu Visits Alene Candles as They Seek to Hire 250+ Workers

Alene Candles • Jun 11, 2021

Nation’s leading contract candle manufacturer set to hire 250+ seasonal and full-time employees amid labor shortage and heading into its summer busy season.

Governor Christopher T. Sununu toured Alene Candles on Friday, June 11, to address workforce challenges in the manufacturing industry and spoke with the company’s CEO, Rod Harl, about efforts to support workforce recruitment in New Hampshire. 


Alene Candles is one of the nation’s largest contract candle manufacturers and is currently facing a labor shortage as production ramps up in the summer, in preparation for the holiday season. 


Alene Candles is actively looking to fill open positions, with 57 full time and 200 seasonal positions currently open in New Hampshire alone, and more than 500 openings between their New Hampshire and Ohio facilities. 


Governor Sununu also spoke about his recently announced Summer Stipend Program – Return to Work Bonus as a replacement for the unemployment benefit. Alene Candles is offering additional bonuses of up to $1,200 to new employees. 



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Alene Candles, the nation’s leading manufacturer of contract, private-label home fragrance products, welcomes Bill McDonald as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. McDonald comes to Alene with a strong background in corporate fiscal management, strategic planning, and business growth. Previously, he was CFO at Wellness Pet, LLC, where he helped lead the company through a period of significant expansion. “Bill brings tremendous experience and a proven track record in driving business growth and working with people. He is a wonderful addition to the Alene team,” said Alene Candles President & CEO Raj Chary. Bill is a graduate of Stonehill College and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.  “Alene is a great company where quality people make quality products,” said McDonald. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to be a part of its exciting future and am looking forward to working with the teams in New Hampshire and Ohio.”
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