Hot Mama Inc.
By DICK YOUNGBLOOD, Star Tribune
Business: A chain of 13, soon to be 18, clothing stores that cater to prospective, new and older mothers with designer apparel aimed at fitting a variety of individual body shapes. The stores also offer wide, stroller-friendly aisles and play areas to keep the kids occupied while Mom shops.
Founded: 2004
Headquarters: Edina
Website: www.shopmama.com
Executives: Co-founders Mike and Megan Tamte; she is CEO, he is chairman and chief financial officer.
Employees: 30 full time, 120 part time
Fiscal 2009 revenue: $9.8 million for year ended Oct. 31.
Quote: "We're the anti-frump stores." -- Mike Tamte, describing his company's focus on chic, contemporary apparel.
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DICK YOUNGBLOOD, Star Tribune
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