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.
about the writer
DICK YOUNGBLOOD, Star Tribune
As the manhunt for the shooter stretches into its fifth day, UnitedHealthcare has opted to place some fencing around its headquarters in Minnetonka.
