Donna Rink
Elgin, IL (USA)
Role(s):
Alpha Buddies Collectibles Inc.
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Location:
Elgin
Industry:
Manufacturing
Year Founded:
2006
Number Employees:
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Description:
Alpha Buddies Inc. originated from the patented Alpha Buddies characters. The company started as a small, sister operated business in 2001. Debbie and Donna Rink are the sole owners, inventors and operators of the company. They successfully sold the children's personalized plush, learning characters at various malls. Moms would purchase their child's name in these alphabet characters. Children love to connect them horizontally and vertically and hang them on their wall. Alpha Buddies were purchased as popular baby shower and birthday gifts. Debbie and Donna were soon to realize, that additional capital was needed to grow the company. A new manufacturer was hired, to improve on the product design and make the product more cost effective. Alpha Buddies was re-incorporated into Alpha Buddies