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“Foster a society of economically

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citizens, contributing to the improvement of their communities."

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Today, Ms. Blakely is the founder and owner of Spanx Inc., which manufactures the footless pantyhose. With more than $250 million in retail sales last year, Spanx has become synonymous with high-end shapewear.

A Dated Industry Gets a Modern MakeoverSpanx refashions shapewear, making the products must-haves for a younger, hipper audience.

Sara BlakelyEntrepreneur

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www.entrepreneurship.org

www.ibridgenetwork.org

www.entrepreneurship.org

www.kauffman.org

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Thom Ruhe, Director of EntrepreneurshipThe Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

4801 Rockhill Road Kansas City, MO 64110Email: [email protected]

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