3C Software

Description

3C Software keeps a close eye on the bottom line. The company provides software used to manage a variety of manufacturing and production processes. Its Impact:ECS platform aggregates information used by process manufacturers to analyze, monitor, and manage costs. Clients come from diverse industries such as paper, metals and mining, textiles, semiconductor, and food and beverage. 3C also offers a variety of professional services including consulting, training, and support. The company was originally founded in 1988 as Computer Concepts Corporation.

99 Cent Stuff

Desription

Thrifty Floridians look to 99 Cent Stuff for bargains under a buck. The company has about 10 stores in South Florida, selling items ranging from baby products and clothing to hardware and toys. Everything in the store is 99 cents or less. 99 Cent Stuff buys closeouts from manufacturers, wholesalers, and others, and emphasizes name-brand items from companies such as General Mills, Mattel, Procter & Gamble, The Hershey Company, and Revlon. 99 Cent Stuff also sells food, including produce, to encourage customers to visit frequently. Former Service Merchandise CEO Raymond Zimmerman founded 99 Cent Stuff in 1999. The company went public in 2003 and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in early 2007.

The company's stores average about 20,000 sq. ft. and are located primarily in neighborhood shopping centers. About 75% of the products sold at 99 Cents Stuff fall into the following categories: food and candy, health and beauty aids, household items, and seasonal goods.