As the Woodstock era stretched and opened its eyes, it gave birth to much more than just acid rock and tie dye. A new generation of entrepreneurial spirit was emerging, founded in the counter-culture, anti-establishment ethos of the day. These were companies whose start-up capital was measured not in dollars or stock options, but in innovation, ambition and a desire to mold their own destiny. The refusal to simply accept the status quo, to challenge convention, brought a fresh perspective to a generation that would forever change the rules of Business As Usual.Certainly, not every endeavor was a success. Many young entrepreneurs were quickly overwhelmed by the harsh realities of the marketplace, and the stark realization that the rules of economics bent only so far. Others became victims of their own success stories, too naïve or ignorant of the disciplines of management and organization to sustain their momentum. Only a few have managed to grow and prosper, and even fewer have maintained the essence of that independent, innovative spirit.

SRAM Corporation company makes and sells bicycle shifters, derailleurs, brakes, gear hubs, chains, rear shocks, and suspension accessories. Founded in Chicago in 1987, the company holds more than 90 patents for its technology innovations. SRAM boasts operations in the Netherlands, Taiwan, and the US, and manufacturing facilities in Germany, Illinois, Ireland, Mexico, and Taiwan. The company's 1997 acquisition of Sachs Bicycle, the industry leader in leisure biking components, and its 2002 purchase of mountain bike suspension product maker RockShox has positioned SRAM as one of the largest component manufacturers in the global bicycle industry.

American Textile Company was founded in Pittsburgh, PA in 1925 by the Ruttenberg family to make and sell all types of household products including a patented ironing board cover. In the 1980’s Reid Ruttenberg became sole owner and focused the company’s efforts on pillow and mattress protectors.In the 1990’s the company expanded its manufacturing capabilities into Central America. During this decade Reid’s sons, Lance and Blake, joined the organization as Executive Vice President/Vice President of Operations and Vice President of National Accounts respectively. In 2003 the company moved into its new headquarters in Duquesne, PA. In 2007 manufacturing and distribution facilities were opened in Salt Lake City, UT and Dallas TX.American Textile Company is proud to be a Pittsburgh based, family owned and operated business today, just as it was over 80 years ago. American Textile continues to evolve and grow through the development of new products focusing on protective and health bedding.

The Vermont Teddy Bear Co., Inc. been making the best Bears in the Universe for over twenty years -- and every bear is lovingly designed, cut, sewn, stuffed, and stitched right here in Vermont.The Vermont Teddy Bear Company is proud to be one of the top-rated stores on the Internet. As a BizRate.com Circle of Excellence Platinum Award-Winner, They have been recognized by online shoppers, year after year, as one of the "best of the best" online stores.

Hot introductions for the year include from Zizzle the master toy line for Disney's Pirates Of The Caribbean 2 - Dead Mans Curse. From Jakks Pacific come revolutionary new iPets combining the handheld virtual pets craze with Jakks Plug & Play technology. The MGA division is offering the strongest line of Bratz product ever. Vivid developed product includes Doodle Doug, MXD's, Fifi & The Flowertots and seven new Vivid Games. Reinforced by the new Crayola Division, Vivid Group gross sales targets for the year are US$248 million.Vivid turnover £123m and launched new preschool hit TV show from Chapman Entertainment ‘Roary the Racing Car’.Vivid acquire company in France launching Vivid Europe gaining the rights to sell Crayola across Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Since 1889, Louisville Bedding Company has grown and expanded to more than one million square feet of manufacturing space worldwide. With 8 manufacturing and distribution points across the U.S., Canada and China, we have the capacity to produce an excess of 18 million mattress pads and 14 million bed pillows a year! Louisville Bedding Company has grown to be the World’s largest producer of mattress pads and as the global leader; Louis Bedding company is trusted to produce exceptional, high quality bedding products. They continue to respond to change with amazing success by investing in technology, implementing innovative marketing approaches and providing employees with valuable education and skill enhancement.

Sideshow Inc company makes licensed collectibles including action figures, figurines, and polystone busts. It has designed products based on such franchises as Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, The Simpsons, and Pirates of the Caribbean, among other entertainment properties. Sideshow also makes a proprietary line of figures that depict zombies, Old West legends, and soldiers from the Civil War and World War I. Sideshow was founded in 1994 as Sideshow Productions.

VIZIO’s revolutionizing how we watch, listen … and live! Based on the belief that everyone is entitled to the latest technology, VIZIO’s redefining high definition by finding a better way and making it for everyone, using greener methods! What started in 2002 as a small company consisting of three people has quickly grown into a company of more than 160 employees, two American based offices and earned the #1 position in LCD shipments in North America in Q1 and Q2 2009 and remains the #1 shipper of LCD HDTVs to the U.S. through the 3rd quarter of 2009 (cumulative Q1 – Q3, 2009) according to iSuppli’s Q3 2009 U.S. TV unit shipments.

The Group's core business is the design, manufacture and marketing of branded kitchen furniture and related accessories for both the rigid and ready to assemble mid-market segments. The Group's product range is distributed and sold through a national network of specialist kitchen outlets, the majority of which are independent retailers. The Group's manufacturing, distribution and sales facilities are located in its 315,000 sq ft purpose built factory complex in Thorne, Doncaster, adjacent to the M18 motorway.The Group markets products through four main brands: Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Sheraton, Omega and Chippendale. Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Sheraton offer bespoke, factory assembled rigid kitchen furniture targeted at the mid to upper priced segment of the kitchen market. The Omega and Chippendale brands, both ready to assemble kitchen furniture, are targeted at the lower-mid market priced segment upwards. These four brands are sold through over 650 specialist kitchen outlets throughout the UK.

U.S. Home Systems, Inc. engages in the manufacture, procurement, design, sale, and installation of specialty home improvement products in the United States. Its kitchen refacing products include replacement kitchen cabinetry and kitchen cabinet refacing products, such as cabinet refacing systems, cabinet doors, drawers, drawer fronts, and drawer boxes, as well as matching valances; molding, add-on, or replacement cabinets; space organizers; lazy susans; and slide-out shelving and countertops, which include laminate and solid-surface tops. The company'ss bathroom refacing products comprise acrylic tub liners and wall surrounds, vanity cabinetry refacing and replacement vanity cabinets, bowls, faucets, commodes, and shower doors. Its home organization products include garage and closet organization systems, which comprise slot walls, grooves, and cabinets, as well as special purpose pre-packaged kits and accessories for organizing garages for parking automobiles. The company markets its products under The Home Depot Kitchen and Bathroom Refacing, and The Home Depot Installed Decks brand names. U.S. Home Systems sells its products through sales representatives, direct mails, marriage mails, magazines, newspaper inserts, and in-store displays. The company was founded in 1980 and is based in Lewisville, Texas.

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