From humble beginnings Richard Alcedo, after college started his candle business in a 40×20 feet garage of his house. Growing into two plants, one in Los Angeles, California and another one in Miami, Florida. The Florida operation was from 1999 until 2010, making first class religious candles for the supermarket industry and distributors. Bright Glow candle company manufactures religious and highly fragranced candles, distributed nationwide and overseas.