Davidson, NC – April 28, 2011– From among contestants across the United States, The Chair Apron Co. has been ranked 78th in StartupNation.com’s 2011 Leading Moms in Business competition...

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StartupNation.com Honors Nation’s Leading Moms in Business 

The Chair Apron Co. Wins Top Honors in Mom Business Competition

Davidson, NC – April 28, 2011– From among contestants across the United States, The Chair Apron Co. has been ranked 78th in StartupNation.com’s 2011 Leading Moms in Business competition www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-in-business.  Millions of votes have been cast in the annual competition, and this year’s flurry of popular support of the 2011 contestants was no exception. America has once again demonstrated its immense interest and supportiveness for moms building businesses as they also tend to their families.  “With startup rates at an all-time high, these leading moms are leading the pack in startup rates,” says Rich Sloan, chief startupologist and co-founder of StartupNation. “They’re going after their business opportunities and developing their innovative products and services with fervor,” Sloan adds.  "Winning top honors in the Leading Moms in Business Competition is such an honor," said Sabrina Hicks inventor and owner of The Chair Apron. "The Chair Apron solves a problem that parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends can relate to while embracing style and function." Hicks said. The winner’s profile for The Chair Apron Co. can be found at: http://www.startupnation.com/leadingmomsinbusiness/contestant/10430/index.php

The 2011 Leading Moms in Business ranking highlights some of the dominant trends, motivations and attributes among moms in business. They include: 

• A great eye for providing attractive discounts, coupons, savings and value, all especially important to consumer moms of the recession era.

• A likelihood to come up with innovative products and solutions to address the challenging maze of motherhood. It’s an environment that demands resourcefulness.

• Conscience-driven business, where “doing well” is just fine, but the real rush comes from doing good.

• The attraction of being your own boss looms large for moms wanting to take control they just can’t find in a day job.

• Sustainable solutions and responsible business practices are increasingly paramount.

• Making the most of social media for business benefit is seemingly a birthright for the socially adept moms.

The full results of the 2011 Leading Moms in Business ranking are available on StartupNation’s website at http://www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-in-business/