Kelly Larson is a longtime Grand Haven entrepreneur best known for building some of the community’s most beloved “fun” destinations—ice cream shops: Sweet Temptations, Temptations, The Front Porch, Skoops; and the historic Fortino’s specialty food and gift shop downtown. Her journey started at age 15 with her first job on the boardwalk, then evolved into a family business she helped grow into a multi-location operation known for creative promotions, community connection, and nationally recognized ice cream.
Kelly is deeply committed to a growth mindset bringing dynamic promotions to her stores, including standout events like her advent-style holiday ice cream calendar and popular limited-time promotions, like Stuff Your Stanley. She’s also a passionate developer of people, known for trusting young team members with real responsibility and focusing on training that helps them thrive
