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SodaStream Corporate Office

The SodaStream can trace its roots back to 1903 when Guy Hugh Gilbey, a London gin distiller created a machine for aerating liquids.  The machine was sold to upper class families.

In the 1920s, flavored beverages such as sarsaparilla were introduced.

In 1955, the first machine designed for use in the home was introduced.

The 1970s and 80s saw the machine’s popularity rise in the UK.  Their slogan “get busy with the fizzy” became a huge success.

In 1985, the company became a subsidiary of Cadbury Schweppes.

In 1998, the company was purchased by Israel based Soda-Club.

In 2010, the company went public under stock symbol SODA.

Today, SodaStream sells their home carbonation machines worldwide.  Europe accounts for over 50% of their sales but a recent partnership with WalMart has boosted US sales numbers.

SodaStream

The SodaStream can trace its roots back to 1903 when Guy Hugh Gilbey, a London gin distiller created a machine for aerating liquids.  The machine was sold to upper class families.

In the 1920s, flavored beverages such as sarsaparilla were introduced.

In 1955, the first machine designed for use in the home was introduced.

History

The 1970s and 80s saw the machine’s popularity rise in the UK.  Their slogan “get busy with the fizzy” became a huge success.

In 1985, the company became a subsidiary of Cadbury Schweppes.

In 1998, the company was purchased by Israel based Soda-Club.

In 2010, the company went public under stock symbol SODA.

Today, SodaStream sells their home carbonation machines worldwide.  Europe accounts for over 50% of their sales but a recent partnership with WalMart has boosted US sales numbers.

Meijer Corporate Office

Meijer Building

Meijer was founded in 1934 in Greenville, Michigan, by Hendrik Meijer, a Dutch immigrant. Originally a barber, Meijer decided to try the grocery business during the Great Depression. The first employee was Hendrik’s 14-year-old son Frederik (Fred) Meijer.  Additional locations were opened in Ionia and Cedar Springs.

By the 1960s, there were two dozen locations in Western Michigan. Meijer Store Front

In 1962, the first modern layout “supercenter” design was opened in Grand Rapids. Fred Meijer took over the business when his father passed away in 1964.

Under increased competition from Wal-Mart, Meijer has had to lay off a significant number of employees in recent years.  They have also outsourced almost all their Information Technology positions to India.

In 2011, long time CEO Fred Meijer passed away at the age of 91. In November of that same year, the company opened up their 200th supercenter in Swartz Creek, Michigan.

In 2013, the company ranked No. 19 in Forbes list of top 20 Private Companies. Meijer Checkout LIne

In 2017, Meijer expanded into the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, with stores in Escanaba and Sault. Saint Marie, with a third location opening in the near future in Marquette. Meijer Produce Aisle

Almost all Meijer locations are open 24/7/364, closing only at 7 PM on Christmas Eve and reopening at 6 AM on December 26th.

In December 2019, Michigan Meijer’s locations are setting up SOS payment kiosks for vehicle registration.

In May 2022, some Meijer customers found that their debit or credit cards were charged multiple times over several days for a single purchase. Meijer claims the problem lies in their processing company.

Today, Meijer is one of America’s largest private companies.  They operate more than 200 stores in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and Kentucky. In 2016, the company had annual revenue of $16.6 billion.

Woman Jumping in front of Store

Meijer

Meijer Building

Meijer was founded in 1934 in Greenville, Michigan, by Hendrik Meijer, a Dutch immigrant. Originally a barber, Meijer decided to try the grocery business during the Great Depression. The first employee was Hendrik’s 14-year-old son Frederik (Fred) Meijer.  Additional locations were opened in Ionia and Cedar Springs.

By the 1960s, there were two dozen locations in Western Michigan. Meijer Store Front

History

In 1962, the first modern layout “supercenter” design was opened in Grand Rapids. Fred Meijer took over the business when his father passed away in 1964.

Under increased competition from Wal-Mart, Meijer has had to lay off a significant number of employees in recent years.  They have also outsourced almost all their Information Technology positions to India.

In 2011, long time CEO Fred Meijer passed away at the age of 91. In November of that same year, the company opened up their 200th supercenter in Swartz Creek, Michigan.

In 2013, the company ranked No. 19 in Forbes list of top 20 Private Companies. Meijer Checkout LIne

In 2017, Meijer expanded into the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, with stores in Escanaba and Sault. Saint Marie, with a third location opening in the near future in Marquette. Meijer Produce Aisle

Almost all Meijer locations are open 24/7/364, closing only at 7 PM on Christmas Eve and reopening at 6 AM on December 26th.

In December 2019, Michigan Meijer’s locations are setting up SOS payment kiosks for vehicle registration.

In May 2022, some Meijer customers found that their debit or credit cards were charged multiple times over several days for a single purchase. Meijer claims the problem lies in their processing company.

Today, Meijer is one of America’s largest private companies.  They operate more than 200 stores in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and Kentucky. In 2016, the company had annual revenue of $16.6 billion.

Woman Jumping in front of Store

Zynga Corporate Office

Zynga was founded in 2007 by current CEO Mark Pincus under the name Presidio Media.  The company name was changed to Zynga that same year.

The company’s first game was Texas Hold’Em Poker, now called Zynga Poker which was released on Facebook in July of 2007.

The company received nearly $40 million in venture funding in 2008.

In 2009, Zynga became the top Facebook app publisher with nearly 40 million monthly users.  In June 2009, the company released Farmville and 2 months later had 10 million daily active users.

In 2010, the company acquired XPD Media, Challenge Games (now Zynga Austin), Conduit Labs and Dextrose (now Zynga Germany).

The company went public in 2011 under symbol ZNGA.

In 2012, the company acquired OMGPOP and their hit game Draw Something for $180 million.

Zynga currently has over 265 million monthly active users.

Zynga

Zynga was founded in 2007 by current CEO Mark Pincus under the name Presidio Media.  The company name was changed to Zynga that same year.

The company’s first game was Texas Hold’Em Poker, now called Zynga Poker which was released on Facebook in July of 2007.

The company received nearly $40 million in venture funding in 2008.

History

In 2009, Zynga became the top Facebook app publisher with nearly 40 million monthly users.  In June 2009, the company released Farmville and 2 months later had 10 million daily active users.

In 2010, the company acquired XPD Media, Challenge Games (now Zynga Austin), Conduit Labs and Dextrose (now Zynga Germany).

The company went public in 2011 under symbol ZNGA.

In 2012, the company acquired OMGPOP and their hit game Draw Something for $180 million.

Zynga currently has over 265 million monthly active users.

LivingSocial Corporate Office

LivingSocial was founded in 2007 as Hungry Machine by Tim O’Shaughnessy, Eddie Frederick, Aaron Batalion and Val Aleksenko.  The company originally created Facebook applications.

In 2008, the company received $5 million in funding from Steve Case and Grotech Ventures.

In 2009, the company acquired BuyYourFriendADrink.com and launched their daily deal service.

In 2010, the company received an additional $5 million from Steve Case and Grotech.  An additional $25 million was raised two months later.  Amazon.com invested $175 million in LivingSocial in December of 2010.

The company has made several acquisitions during its growth including Urban Escapes, Jump On It, LetsBonus, GoNabit and DealKeren.

Today, LivingSocial is one of the largest daily deal websites online.  They are Groupon’s largest competitor.

 

 

LivingSocial

LivingSocial was founded in 2007 as Hungry Machine by Tim O’Shaughnessy, Eddie Frederick, Aaron Batalion and Val Aleksenko.  The company originally created Facebook applications.

In 2008, the company received $5 million in funding from Steve Case and Grotech Ventures.

In 2009, the company acquired BuyYourFriendADrink.com and launched their daily deal service.

History

In 2010, the company received an additional $5 million from Steve Case and Grotech.  An additional $25 million was raised two months later.  Amazon.com invested $175 million in LivingSocial in December of 2010.

The company has made several acquisitions during its growth including Urban Escapes, Jump On It, LetsBonus, GoNabit and DealKeren.

Today, LivingSocial is one of the largest daily deal websites online.  They are Groupon’s largest competitor.

 

 

Tervis Corporate Office

Tervis was founded in 1946 when Frank Cotter and G. Howlett Davis created the world’s first insulated tumbler.  The Detroit engineers used air as the insulator between two walls.  The company name is a result of combining the founder’s last names: CotTER and DaVIS.

In the 1950s, the Davis family purchased the rights to the products.

In 1967, the Tervis Tumbler Company was incorporated and manufacturing was moved to Venice, Florida where the company headquarters resides today.

In 2017, Forbes listed the Tervis Tumbler as one of the top gift items of 2017.

The company was then purchased by the Donelly family, who still own the private company today.

Today, all Tervis products are made in the USA by their 700 employees in Florida.

Tervis

Tervis was founded in 1946 when Frank Cotter and G. Howlett Davis created the world’s first insulated tumbler.  The Detroit engineers used air as the insulator between two walls.  The company name is a result of combining the founder’s last names: CotTER and DaVIS.

In the 1950s, the Davis family purchased the rights to the products.

In 1967, the Tervis Tumbler Company was incorporated and manufacturing was moved to Venice, Florida where the company headquarters resides today.

History

In 2017, Forbes listed the Tervis Tumbler as one of the top gift items of 2017.

The company was then purchased by the Donelly family, who still own the private company today.

Today, all Tervis products are made in the USA by their 700 employees in Florida.