Java J'S

January 13, 2008 at 9:48PM

JAVA J'S

Business: Coffee shop with breakfast items, soup and sandwiches, plus pizzas and a wine and beer selection.

Founded: 2006

Headquarters: Minneapolis

Website: javajason.com/

Executives: Owner Jason Cobb

Employees: Six part-time, plus one full-time manager

2007 revenue: Sales average $900 a day

Strategy: Grow business at existing shop, look for sites for new locations.

PENCO ARTISTS' SUPPLY WAREHOUSE

Business: Sells art supplies to commercial accounts, through two retail stores and online store.

Founded: 1975

Headquarters: Minneapolis

Executives: Conrad Segal, president; Fred Segal, executive vice president; Pam Segal, treasurer; Katie Sieling, operations manager.

Employees: 25

2007 revenue: Close to $6 million

Strategy: Attract more retail customers and fine art clients, consider opening in other cities.

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