Stroller Strides
Description: Group exercise for mothers and babies
Founder: Lisa Druxman, 35
Location: San Marcos, California
Estimated 2006 sales: $2 million
www.strollerstrides.com
Olive and Bette's
Description: Women's retail clothing store
Founder: Stacy Pecor, 40
Location: New York City
Estimated 2006 sales: Over $13.5 million
www.oliveandbettes.com
Sassybax
Description: Bra manufacturer
Founder: Amanda Horan Kennedy, 45
Location: Marina Del Rey, California
Startup costs: $970
Estimated 2004 sales: Close to $750,000
www.sassybax.com
NestFresh
Description: Producer and distributor of cage-free, organic shell and liquid/frozen eggs
Founders: Cyd Szymanski, 48
Location: Denver
Projected 2004 sales: Over $5 million
www.nestfresh.com
Hollywould
Description: New York City-based accessory and apparel company
Founders: Holly Dunlap, 33
Location: New York City
Projected 2004 sales: Over $1 million
www.ilovehollywould.com
Karate Kids Inc.
Description: Children's karate school that focuses on inspiring self-esteem in every child
Founder: Dawn Barnes, 40s
Location: Santa Monica, California
Projected 2004 sales: $2.5 million for the four studios
www.karatekids.net
World Packaging Corp.
Description: Manufacturer and distributor of promotional, private-label and licensed items--most notably the Clik Clak line of mint- and candy-filled tins
Founder: Amy Katz, 39, & Donna Slavitt, 38
Location: New York City
Projected 2005 sales: $9 million
www.clikclak.com
Duwop
Description: Manufacturer of specialty makeup and body creams
Founder: Christina Bartolucci, 39, and Laura DeLuisa, 37
Location: Glendale, California
Projected 2004 sales: $5 million
www.duwop.com
CCM Marketing Inc.
Description: Media buying advertising agency specializing in the direct-response market
Founders: Suzy da Silva, 33, & Nicole Licata, 35
Location: San Luis Obisbo, California
Projected 2004 sales: $30 million
www.ccmmarketing.com
XynoMedia Technology
Description: Tech consulting firm for SMBs
Founders: Lena West
Location: Yonkers, New York
Estimated 2006 sales: $1 million to $2 million
www.xynomedia.com
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