Founded by Rick and Kelly in 2010, WeatherPod is a Cincinnati-based, women-owned company known for inventing the personal pop-up pod after seeing bad weather keep parents from their children’s soccer games. Its U.S.-designed shelters help families stay present at outdoor events, with the company also serving photographers who need protection while working outside.
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InfoProductsBorn from Tommi Crow’s garage prototype in 1988, InfoProducts is a woman-owned Michigan manufacturer of outdoor marketing products, best known for its weatherproof InfoTube® and InfoBox® literature holders. Crow Erickson, doing business as InfoProducts, makes its products in the USA and originally trained disabled adults to assemble, package and ship them. The company’s holders are used widely in real estate and for other outdoor information displays.ERIE, PA
FlipFortCollege friends and mothers Ellen Velez and Sarah Filipovitz created FlipFort after a 12-hour family road trip, and now make soft, breathable cotton-blend covers that turn car seats and full-sized strollers into cozy spaces for children. Their foldable design uses mesh ventilation, magnetic closures and adjustable straps to block sun and distractions while giving young passengers a calmer place to ride or nap. FlipFort is a woman-owned business with design and utility patents pending.HUDSON, OH
GreenGear Supply CompanyFounded in 2017 by Monika Dharia, minority woman-owned GreenGear Supply Company makes reusable rain ponchos from sugarcane-based plastic rather than petroleum. Its EcoRain® Poncho is designed for outdoor events and everyday adventures, while the company also develops customizable bags made in the USA. GreenGear supports environmental nonprofits through its partnership with 1% for the Planet.ALBERTSON, NY
Butt Be DryButt Be Dry began when Anthony and his dad set out to make outdoor moments less stressful. The company is known for its lightweight, hands-free protection from wet or cold seating, giving people a practical way to stay comfortable without carrying a chair.SYRACUSE, NY