About Absolute Creo

Founded in the spring of 2005, Absolute Creo LLC ice cream truck service is owned and operated by student entrepreneur Demetri J.M Patitsas of Huntingdon, PA.  Conceived out of the Juniata College Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, www.jcel.biz, Patitsas applied for seed capital during his sophomore year in 2005 and now boasts two seasons under wing with a third soon approaching.  A single member limited liability company, Absolute Creo has successfully captured the imagination and spirit of the eleven communities it serves, the three private campgrounds, countless businesses, nursing homes, athletic parks, events and more.  Complete with black bow tie, white uniform, and the all too familiar chime of the ice cream truck, Absolute Creo has resurrected this delicious blend of ice cream and old fashioned service.  Among the ice cream eating public, his loyal customer base has no prejudice as the young and old alike sample from the rich variety of prepackaged novelty items from Creamsicles to Italian Ices to Chocolate Éclairs.  Yet, often when asked what business he is in, Patitsas responds “I don’t sell ice cream; I sell an experience.”

A mixture of an established route, attendance at various family and celebratory functions; Absolute Creo also caters to local businesses during corporate events.  One of special note was an employee appreciate day for over 600 employees of AGY wherein the company lobby was transformed into a 1950’s milkshake and soda fountain, with a mix of Good Humor items and special treats.  A traditional and honest appeal, Absolute Creo’s consistent look, professionalism, and cheerful nature have won the ice cream business fans all over the United States.  An award winning website, www.icecreo.com, Absolute Creo continues to receive requests from people from the states of Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, and multiple cities throughout Pennsylvanian.

Meanwhile, Patitsas has begun preparations for expanding into the additional territory in the State College and Altoona areas this summer 2007.  Over the past two seasons, Absolute Creo has steadily increased its fleet from one to three trucks and from a team of two employees to five.  Furthermore, Patitsas shares the experience with college students and community members through summer assistantships that offer employment.  Growing from nearly $26,000 in sales in 2005 to over $55,000 in 2006; the budding company also takes advantage of its highly visible appeal by offering advertisement spaces on the trucks for local businesses.

Meanwhile, Absolute Creo’s expansion and success has earned it high esteem as the recipient of the Huntingdon County’s Chamber of Commerce “Entrepreneurial Success Award” for 2006, Pa Business Central Magazine’s “One of the Top Four Entrepreneurs Under Forty in PA” along with their “Top 100 People in PA” award for 2006 along with State Congressman Bill Shuster and Senator Rick Santorum, and others.  Additionally, to date, Absolute Creo LLC was awarded the grand prize winner of the “Plan for the Future” business plan competition sponsored by the National Federation of Independent Businesses organization for 2007!