Golden’s Boppy – Matthews Brown Small Businessperson of the year

Congressman Mark Udall (D-Eldorado Springs) today praised Susan Matthews Brown, President of the Boppy Company in Golden, CO, for being selected as the SBA Small Business Person of 2007. Udall nominated Ms. Brown for the award because of her remarkable journey of turning a struggling company into a thriving Colorado business that has the #1 baby product in America.

“The history of The Boppy Company is an inspiring success story, and learning about the details firsthand makes you a believer; for behind the products you see on the shelf lies the story of a courageous entrepreneur who never gave up. Her company was once facing financial ruin, but with the help of an SBA microloan, she was able to turn the company around and make the Boppy Nursing and Infant Support Pillow a must-have item for new parents and the #1 baby product in America. I was proud to nominate Susan Matthews Brown as the SBA Small Business Person of 2007 and wish her much success in the future,” said Udall.Place-blogger

Founded in 1990, The Boppy Company manufactures the Boppy Nursing and Infant Support Pillow. The ergonomically designed device allows parents to place an infant in the correct feeding position to make it easier and more comfortable for both parent and child. Also, the pillow provides support for infants that are learning to sit up and often is a child’s comfortable resting spot as they begin to crawl and walk.

The Boppy has been named the #1 baby product in America for five consecutive years and is the most popular baby shower gift in the nation. Retail sales for the The Boppy Company for 2006 were $44 million. The company has twenty-three employees at its Golden facility.