A growth industry
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Comstock Seed Co is a small Nevada firm that specializes in supplying seeds of native Western plants. Owner Ed Kleiner Jr markets to the Forest Service, mining companies and homeowners. Gross sales increased to $300,000 in 1995, up from $200,000 in 1993.
Publication Name: Nation's Business
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-047X
Year: 1997
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Aiming for new heights
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Mission Cliffs Rock Climbing Center earned gross revenues of $750,000 in 1995, its first year. Mark Melvin, founder and general manager of the indoor rock climbing facility, attributes the company's success to aggressive marketing, discounts and tours.
Publication Name: Nation's Business
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-047X
Year: 1997
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Horns of plenty
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The David G. Monette Corp makes and sells custom-made trumpets for $6,000 to $20,000 each. The horns are easier to play than conventional trumpets and they create deeper, clearer tones. The company's clients include Wynton Marsalis and Herb Albert.
Publication Name: Nation's Business
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0028-047X
Year: 1997
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