Wharton Club Of DC

Meet Laura Alima, "The Charmery - A journey to achieve Happiness Through Ice Cream" 9/17

Laura and her husband David are founders of The Charmery, a collection of ice cream shops in Baltimore, Columbia, Chevy Chase , and most recently, the District of Columbia. Wharton Club members and guests are invited!

• Laura and her husband David are founders of The Charmery, a collection of ice cream shops in Baltimore, Columbia, Chevy Chase (near the Woman's Club), and most recently, the District of Columbia.
• They opened their first location in the Hampden neighborhood in 2013 and in 2018 expanded into an Ice Cream Factory and another retail location in Towson. In 2021, they expanded into a store in the new Merriweather District in Columbia. In the summer of 2023, a store opened in Chevy Chase Lakes and in Spring of 2024, the 6th store joined The Charmery family in the Parks at Walter Reed.
• The shops feature handcrafted Ice Cream – classic and whimsical flavors with Milkshakes, Floats, Sundaes (with homemade toppings) and Hot Chocolate in the winter months.
• Laura grew up in Columbia, MD and graduated from the Cornell Hotel School with a background in Food & Beverage Management. She managed The Old Ebbitt Grill in Washington DC, was an event specialist for the E&J Gallo Winery, and the Marketing Director for Chef’s Expressions Catering.
• She and her husband live in Baltimore City and have two children, Maggie (10) and Max (7).
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• Wharton Club of DC Members - you can attend in-person with a free lunch or by Zoom (and should include a sampling of fabulous ice creams!)

• President's Club/Lifetime: You and 2 guests may attend
• Other Members: Yourself only