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ART & DESIGN
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FOOD & BEVERAGE
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HEALTH & WELLNESS
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PRODUCTS
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SERVICES
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TECHNOLOGY & INDUSTRIAL
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TRAINING & CONSULTING
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DESCRIPTION
OWNER
AquaVida USA
www.aquavidausa.com
Manufactures and sells a Body Detox System
Casazza, Elizabeth
Bright Audiology
www.brightaudiology.com
Hearing rehabilitation center
Bright Pearson, Dr. Angela
Cedar Spring, Inc.
www.cspring.com
Disaster response shelters and mobile surgery
hospitals
O’Neill, Vanessa
Comprehensive Consulting
www.compreconsult.com
Medical case management, utilization review and
bill audit
Hinton, Theresa
D_parture spa
www.departurespa.com
Airport spas
Stern, Gina
Hefner Eye Care and Optical Center
www.hefnereyecare.com
Optician
Hefner, Kim
Hutchison Assisted Living
Services, Inc.
(505) 306-1501
Adult Residential Shelter Care Home providing
assisted living services to individuals
Hutchison, Lana
Liberty Laser Eye Center
www.libertylasereye.com
Refractive eye surgery center
Tanchel, Nancy
Licenders, Inc.
www.licenders.com
Professional head lice removal service
Horowitz, Adele
Limerick, Inc.
www.limericinc.com
Lactation services and breast pumps
Kelly, Patricia
Mismo Gymnastics, Inc.
www.mismogym.com
Fitness and youth leadership development center
Durbin, Kelley
North Shore Athletic Club
www.northshoreathletic.com
Upscale health, fitness and wellness center for
people as they age
Laviolette, Lori
Plank LLC
www.plankdesigns.com
Luxury lifestyle brand, yoga accessories and skin care
Hing, Doreen
PowerLung, Inc.
www.powerlung.com
Medical equipment and breath strengthening
Morse, Carolyn
Precious Treasures Childcare
www.precioustreasures.org
24/7 childcare center
Woods, Kay
Prosthetic Illusions, Inc.
www.prostheticillusions.com
Creates custom artificial eyes, facial prosthetics,
partial digits, and custom breast prostheses
Spohn-Lillo, Barbara
Achieved goal of 1 Million Dollars in revenue
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H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S
COMPANY
13
DESCRIPTION
OWNER
All About Blanks
www.allaboutblanks.com
Embroidery designs
Mars, Susan
Breeze
www.gobreeze.com
Unique window treatment system
Cairns, Janice
Dancing Diablo Studio
www.dancingdiablo.com
A creative design animation studio
Ramos, Beatriz
Fuse ID
www.fuse-id.com
High end interior design firm
Perera, Kishani
Gormans’ Glass & Mirror LLC
www.gormansglass.com
Design, fabrication and installation of glass
Gorman, Kathryn
Illumination Arts LLC
www.illuminationarts.com
Architectural lighting design firm
Baum, Faith
Karin Newby Gallery
www.newbygallery.com
Fine art gallery
Roseman, Kim
Mode Studios, Inc.
www.modestudios.com
Multimedia production design
Bonniol, Colleen
Mugshots Photography
www.mugshotsphotography.com
Portrait photography
Russell, Linda
Piano Play Music Systems
www.pianoplaymusic.com
A group method for teaching music skills to children
of all ages
Shaheed, Sharon
Simpson, Phoebe
Robin Wilson Home
www.robinwilsonhome.com
Eco-Friendly interior design and renovation
Wilson, Robin
StoneImpressions
www.stoneimpressions.com
Customized stone art
Earl, Melinda
White Space, Inc.
www.getwhitespace.com
Transforms time and space for successful
professionals
Ivie, Cynthia
Achieved goal of 1 Million Dollars in revenue
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ART & DESIGN
COMPANY
7
Karen Bevels
Karen Bevels Custom Catering and Events
Cardmember since 1988
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DESCRIPTION
OWNER
A Perfect Pear
www.aperfectpear.net
Extraordinary gourmet pear food products
Knapp, Susan
Apple’s Bakery, Inc.
www.applesbakery.com
Homemade bakery products
Ardapple Dierker, Mary
Big Chef
www.bigchefonline.com
Award winning ready-made delicious appetizers
Santos, Rosana
Ceja Vineyards
www.cejavineyards.com
Napa and Sonoma wine producer
Ceja, Amelia
Dessert Noir Café & Bar
www.dessertnoir.com
Specialty restaurant
Hayward, Monique
Dinners Ready of Wisconsin, Inc.
www.dinnerhelpers.com
Meal preparation service that serves healthy and
affordable meals
Giese, Gail
Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier
www.gailambrosius.com
Manufactures high quality dark chocolate truffles and
products
Ambrosius, Gail
GingeRootz Asian Grille
www.gingerootz.com
Asian fusion restaurant
Ng, Doris
GoMacro, Inc.
www.gomacro.com
Manufacturer and online retailer of macrobiotic
cookies and bars
Kirchoff, Amelia
Sonkin, Jolanta
Hands On Gourmet LLC
www.handsongourmet.com
Hands-on cooking events
Fuller, Molly
McCarten-Gibbs, Anne
Health e-Lunch Kids, Inc.
www.healthelunchkids.com
Ready-made healthy lunches delivered to schools
& camps
Tomasso, Monica
Indian Bread Co.
www.indianbreadco.com
Portable and delicious Indian food
Mukherjee, Nandini
Karen Bevels Custom Catering
& Events
www.karenbevels.com
Organic and natural catering and event planning
Bevels, Karen
Marian Farms
www.marianfarmsbiodynamic.com
Biodynamic produce and distilled spirits
Nonini, Gena
Sous Kitchen, Inc.
www.souskitchen.com
Provides customers with chef-prepared, frozen dinner
kits to cook at home
Johnson, Nadine
Square One Organic Spirits LLC
www.squareonevodka.com
Organic vodka made from rye
Evanow, Allison
Achieved goal of 1 Million Dollars in revenue
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FOOD & BEVERAGE
COMPANY
9
DESCRIPTION
OWNER
Stella & Chewy’s LLC
www.stellaandchewys.com
Safe and healthy organic dog food
Moody, Marie
Sweetriot, Inc.
www.sweetriot.com
Healthy and eco-friendly chocolates
Endline, Sarah
Tazzina Bistro
www.tazzinabistro.com
American bar and restaurant
Reichardt, Rebecca
Pacific Place, Inc.
www.pacific-place.com
Fine teas and coffees
Jee, Lynette
Tribeca Treats
www.tribecatreats.com
Specialty bakery
Thebault, Rachel
Achieved goal of 1 Million Dollars in revenue
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FOOD & BEVERAGE
COMPANY
11
DESCRIPTION
OWNER
Psi Health Solutions, Inc.
www.psibands.com
Drug-free wrist bands for the relief of nausea
Falcone, Carla
Taormina, Romy
Realbirth Education Center
www.realbirth.com
Education and guidance to support urban pregnant
women
Lyon, Erica
Neary Delgaizo, Caryn
Relax on Cloud 9
www.relaxoncloud9.com
Spa
Zayer, Doreen
Roxboro Family Medicine &
Immediate Care
(336) 598-5480
Practice providing quality, compassionate care to
patients of all ages
Shock, Lisa
Selona
www.selonabeauty.com
Ultra-rich skin care products
Brown, Sharon
Solaris Laser Institute
www.solarislaserinstitute.com
Laser hair removal
Kamarei, Shaparak
Sprayology
www.sprayology.com
Safe and effective natural line of homeopathic and
vitamin oral sprays
Whalen, Ellie
Universal Health Institute
www.uhichicago.com
Pain relief clinic
Case, Amelia
Achieved goal of 1 Million Dollars in revenue
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H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S
COMPANY
15
DESCRIPTION
OWNER
AmaZulu, Inc.
www.amazuluinc.com
Important natural architectural materials for re-sale
Evans, Claire
Baby idesign
www.babyidesign.com
Custom stationery products for infants and
their families
Segal, Ilene
Bonitas International LLC
www.bonitasinternational.com
Creative ID badge tags and beaded lanyards
Martinez, Kimberly
Harrington, Lisa
Bonnie Marcus & Company
www.bonniemarcus.com
Fine stationary and printing
Marcus, Bonnie
Capabilities
www.capabilities.com
Retailer of products providing comfort, mobility
and independence
Arbour, Kathryn
Pressell, Pam
Creative Display Solutions, Inc.
www.creativedisplaysolutions.com
Designs, produces and manages tradeshow displays
Borzacchiello, Maureen
CycleAware, Inc.
www.cycleaware.com
Cycling safety gear
Gilbert, Lee
Desert Breeze Glass
www.desertbreezeglass.com
Auto glass repair and installation
Scheeler, Cathryn
Digication, Inc.
www.digication.com
Provides e-Portfolio solutions for teachers
and students
Driscoll, Kelly
Eco Depot, Inc.
www.ecodepotinc.com
Environmental building supply store
Sullivan, Nadine
FireSign, Inc.
www.firesigninc.com
Promotional products
Lyles, Jen
Spears, Kathy
The Gayla Bentley Design Group
www.gaylabentley.com
Women’s apparel design, modern sizes 2-28
Bentley, Gayla
Hillcreek Design
www.hillcreekdesigns.com
Creates buttons with a folk art finish
Stelter, Theresa
Hipundies
www.hipundies.com
Designer lingerie, sleepwear and loungewear
Wanzo, Miracle
Imago Associates
www.imagoassociates.com
Reseller of commercial furnishings
Moorad, Robin
Kimbra Studios
www.kimbrastudios.com
Produces solid sterling custom photo jewelry and
accessory pieces
Orr, Kimbra
Achieved goal of 1 Million Dollars in revenue
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PRODUCTS
COMPANY
17
Eleanor Ramos
Little Twig
Cardmember since 1998
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DESCRIPTION
OWNER
Little Twig
www.littletwig.com
Organic personal care for babies and families
Ramos Trent, Lenie
Lyons Marble & Granite, Inc.
www.lyonsmarble.com
Fabrication and installation of marble and granite
Lyons, Gina
Maple’s Leather Furniture, Inc.
www.maplesleather.com
Retail leather furniture showroom and internet
company that offers custom leather furniture
Schmidinger, Zoe
NovaSim LLC
www.novasim.com
Applications software
Paige, Kerrie
Oovoo Designs
www.oovoodesign.com
Wholesaler and retailer of hand-embroidered bags
Lewis, Pauline
Oscar Newman LLC
www.oscarnewman.com
Designs and manufactures pet clothing and
accessories
Antigua, Charisa
Peaceful Company
www.peacefulcompany.com
Fashioning Peace one person at a time
Corso, Sandy
Pet Dreams
www.petdreams.com
Designs and manufactures pet bedding
Grignard, Annette
Prak Productions, Inc.
www.nycsubwayline.com
Fashionable apparel and accessories
Lambert, Lynne
SayNoMore! Promotions
www.saynomorepromotions.com
Delivers brand messages through promotional
products
Wittenberg, Kris
Showpiece Enterprises, Inc.
www.showpieceenterprises.com
Marketing, custom design and fabrication for
tradeshow exhibits
Lucero, Lia
SmartsCo
www.smartsco.com
Specialty game and book publishing
Tucker, Julie
Elias, Jennifer
Summer Soles LLC
www.summersoles.com
Foot comfort products
McLinden, Shannon
The Comfort Company
www.thecomfortcompany.net
Comforting sympathy gifts
Wood, Renee
The Original Runner Company
www.originalrunners.com
Custom non-slip fabric aisle runners for weddings and Goldman, Julie
special events
Tiny Tush LLC
www.tinytush.com
Manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of natural baby
products
Achieved goal of 1 Million Dollars in revenue
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PRODUCTS
COMPANY
Foster, Charlene
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DESCRIPTION
OWNER
Water Journey LTD
www.waterjourney.com
Manufactures antibacterial hand cleanser
Glick, Francine
Wisconsinmade LLC
www.wisconsinmade.com
Online retailer of Wisconsin products
Remeschatis, Linda
Achieved goal of 1 Million Dollars in revenue
For the most up-to-date list of M3 award winners, visit makemineamillion.org
PRODUCTS
COMPANY
21
Dawn Stokes
Texas Driving Experience
Cardmember since 1979
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DESCRIPTION
OWNER
1st Class Bail Bonds, Inc.
www.1stclassbailbonds.com
Nationwide and local bail bonds services
Plotkin, Bonnie
Andorra Credit Repair, Corp.
www.andorracreditrepair.com
Credit repair systems
McCutchan, Stephanie
Animus Entertainment Group
www.animusgroup.com
Independent creators of television and branded
entertainment
Valero, Damaris
Archer & Associates
www.archer-associates.com
Recruiting process outsourcing firm
Archer, Ann-Marie
Aten Solutions, Inc. (A10)
www.atensolutions.com
Clinical drug trials
Brown, Leah
BodenPR
www.bodenpr.com
PR services for American-Hispanic marketplace
Boden, Natalie
Carolina On-Site Fleet
Services, Inc.
(336) 725-3860
Provides on-site maintenance to businesses with
fleets of vehicles
Allison, Jan
Cha Cha’s Doggie Daycare
www.chachasdaycare.com
Full service doggie day care center for busy
professionals
Jones, Desalene
CommGap
www.commgap.com
Multinational translation and interpretation services
Craig, Lelani
Consultants 2 Go LLC
www.consultants2go.com
Provides interim and outsourced marketing services
Webster, Sandi
McHale, Peggy
Cranky Creative Group
www.crankycreative.com
Cutting-edge media that makes use of unused
advertising space
Denison, Barbra
Dogwalks
www.dogwalks.com
Professional dog walking and dog care service
Frink, Julia
East Coast Moving LLC
www.eastcoastmovingllc.com
Professional packing, loading and transportation of
household and/or commercial goods in NC
DeWitt-Partello, Carrie
Eat My Words
www.eatmywords.com
Creative branding firm that creates unforgettable
brand names and taglines
Watkins, Alexandra
Express Drug Screening LLC
www.4drugscreening.com
Drug and breath alcohol testing for various companies Auer, Debra
King, Theretha
Fahlgreen Solutions LLC
www.fahlgreensolutions.com
Fingerprinting technology that can be used at any
customer location
Achieved goal of 1 Million Dollars in revenue
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SERVICES
COMPANY
Kufahl, Susanne
23
DESCRIPTION
OWNER
Family First Home Companions
www.familyfirsthomecompanions.com
Non-medical in-home support services
Bonora, Jennifer
Gasher-Brum Energy Partners
www.gasherbrum.com
Energy industry employment consulting
Haefele, Molly
Hire Image LLC
www.hireimage.com
Pre-employment screening specialists
Cunneen, Christine
Kinetic Electric Group LLC
www.kinetic-electric.net
Electrical contractor serving the military, institutions
and commercial customers
Jones, Virginia
Law Office of Victoria Campos
(631) 421-4820
Law office
Campos, Victoria
Motto Agency, Inc.
www.mottoagency.com
Advertising agency; brand development
Bonnell, Sunny
Hansberger, Ashleigh
Peak Educational Services
www.peakteam.com
Provides therapy services to schools: Psychology,
Speech-Language and Physical Therapy
Branch, Krista
Plan A events LLC
www.planaevents.com
Event production and management company
organizing events of all sizes
Wilson, Tarin
Premier Match LLC
www.premiermatchmaking.com
Upscale matchmaking/dating services
Nightingale, Christie
Rapport International LLC
www.rapportintl.com
Foreign language translation and interpretation
Pease, Wendy
RefCheck Information Services, Inc. Employment background screening, in depth
reference checks
www.refcheck.com
Corkerton, Zuni
Sharpened Image, Inc.
www.sharpenedimage.com
Human Resource management firm
Mangum-Thomas, Tamara
SheFinds
www.shefinds.com
Publisher of websites that help busy women shop
online
Madhok, Michelle
Smooth Mooove Senior Relocation
www.wemoveseniors.com
Relocating and downsizing for seniors
Simpson, Adrienne
SPM Communications
www.spmcommunications.com
PR agency
Miller, Suzanne
Achieved goal of 1 Million Dollars in revenue
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SERVICES
COMPANY
25
DESCRIPTION
OWNER
SWC Business Enterprises PC
www.swcbe.com
CPA firm
Wekherlien, Shauna
Springboard Consulting LLC
www.consultspringboard.com
Disability marketing
Vogel, Nadine
Statewide Fire, Corp.
www.statewidefirecorp.com
Install, service and monitor fire alarms
Coppola, Pamela
Texas Driving Experience
www.texasdrivingexperience.com
High performance driving school for corporations
and individuals
Stokes, Dawn
The Judgment Group
www.judgmentgroup.com
Hi-tech asset location solution that gets money
judgments paid
Wilson, Susan
Tongass Substance Screening
www.tssakstar.com
Drug testing
Schofield, Renee
Achieved goal of 1 Million Dollars in revenue
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SERVICES
COMPANY
27
Theresa Alfaro Daytner
Daytner Construction Group
Cardmember since 2004
Make Mine a Million $ Business Winner
DESCRIPTION
OWNER
Active Port
www.activeport.com
Authorized reseller of Nortel telephone systems
Fogg, Julie
Coupon $ense, Inc.
www.couponsense.com
Coupon education services
Meyers, Laurie
Daytner Construction Group
www.daytnercorp.com
Construction Management, owners’ representation
Daytner, Theresa
Great Kate! Construction Company
(503) 753-7747
Construction
Merrit, Kathryn
LPD Engineering PLLC
www.lpdengineering.com
Civil Engineering firm
Pfarr, Laurie
Moye IT Consulting LLC
www.moye-it.com
IT services for construction companies
Moye, Jan
OnShore Technology Group, Inc.
www.onshoretech.com
Integrated information technology
King-Bailey, Valarie
QWANtify, Inc.
www.qwantify.com
Information technology consulting company
Adler, Tammy
Radiant RFID
www.radiantrfid.com
Radio frequency ID tagging solutions
Rubio, Cynthia
Renovo Data
www.renovodata.com
Data back-up services
Do, Lynn
BI Group LLC
www.bigroupllc.com
Shop fabrication
Charles, Saundra
Zweave, Inc.
www.zweave.com
Computer PLM software for the retail, footwear, and
apparel industries
McCann-Ramsey, Laura
Achieved goal of 1 Million Dollars in revenue
For the most up-to-date list of M3 award winners, visit makemineamillion.org
TECHNOLOGY & INDUSTRIAL
COMPANY
29
Jinsoo Terry
Advanced Global Connections
Cardmember since 2006
Make Mine a Million $ Business Winner
DESCRIPTION
OWNER
Advanced Global Connections
www.agcseminars.com
Asian/US business cultural training and multi-cultural
training
Terry, Jinsoo
Alchemy
www.link2alchemy.com
Transforming business firm
Dobrowolski, Patti
Byrum Innovation Group, Inc.
www.byruminnovation.com
Marketing and communications firm specializing in
technology companies
Byrum, Kristie
Eco-Edge LLC
www.ecoedgeco.com
Industrial resources services
Johnson, Debra
EOSS, Inc.
www.eossinc.com
Environmental consulting
Brown, Sharon
Human Potential Consultants LLC
www.hpcemployment.org
Workforce development
Newcombe, Garnett
Making Cents International, Inc.
www.makingcents.com
Youth entrepreneurship, enterprise strategy and
educational development
Macaulay, Fiona
Moore Benefits, Inc.
www.moorebenefits.com
Employee benefits brokerage, consulting and
administration
Moore, Kelly
Northwest School of Animal Massage Animal health care training and massage
www.nwsam.com
Michelin, Lola
Peace Talks Mediation
Services, Inc.
www.peace-talks.com
Family law mediator
Mercer, Diana
Peek-a-Boo BabyProofing
www.peekaboobabyproofing.com
National child safety consultancy
Rhodes, Alison
Power Women Investing
www.powerwomeninvesting.com
Financial planning consulting
Ronstadt, Tiana
School Choice International, Inc.
www.schoolchoiceintl.com
Recommends schools based on the fit between child
and school/family
Perelstein, Elizabeth
Silver Link, Inc.
www.silverlinkinc.com
Marketing consulting
Simons, Wilma
TPRS Publishing, Inc.
www.tprstorytelling.com
Produces and publishes foreign language readers,
textbooks and training materials
Gaab, Carol
Vander Weele Group LLC
www.vanderweelegroup.com
Security consulting services
Vander Weele, Maribeth
Achieved goal of 1 Million Dollars in revenue
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T R A I N I N G & C O N S U LT I N G
COMPANY
31
Theresa Alfaro Daytner
Daytner Construction Group
Cardmember since 2004
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Karen Bevels
Karen Bevels Custom Catering and Events
Cardmember since 1988
Make Mine a Million $ Business Winner
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