THRIVE ADVENTURES
Business: Adventure travel company specializes in organizing and guiding trips to New Zealand and other international and domestic locations, including the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
Founded: 2010 Employees: 2
Headquarters: Operates virtually, with no headquarters office
Website: www.thriveadventures.com
Executives: Al Macdonald and Sam Kurachek, co-founders and guides
2010 revenue: $45,000 for trips booked last year that took place early this year
Strategy: Step up marketing to book more travelers, pursue relationships with retailers and businesses that would book adventure trips for customers or employees through the company.
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