Universal Express Inc fka USXP

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janice shell, funny article;

Nice Moves
Brian Altomare's company is moving up by moving out dorm furniture.


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What: A moving company for college students
Who: Brian Altomare of MadPackers
Where: Boca Raton, Florida When: Started in 2005
Startup costs: $2,000

After college, Brian Altomare had several startup business ideas, from selling 1-800 numbers (which he learned was illegal) to starting an internet marketing company (which he ended up doing with three college buddies). While the internet marketing business didn't last, Altomare's memories of moving in and out of college dorms did--and they inspired him to start MadPackers in 2005.

Describing the experience of moving into his dorm with his father's help as "horrendous," Altomare saw a need for a company that simplified the college moving experience. After sitting on the idea for a year, he researched everything from couriers to price points before starting MadPackers as a one-employee, homebased operation. Altomare's business, which offers moving services for college students and provides packing supplies, now employs 55 people, and he envisions MadPackers evolving into an all-purpose company serving college students.

The company's sales for last year were $800,000, which Altomare says puts MadPackers on track to meet his sales projections of $1.5 million for 2007. One way MadPackers is reaching its target audience and building sales is by aligning itself with music entertainment. In March, the company launched its Door to Dorm concert tour, which visited 17 campuses and three festivals.

http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2007/august/181666.html

I just thought that sounded funny LOL! BTW- Madpackers Inc. is a sub of USXP but what State is it Incorporated in? Not in FL, NV, or NY as far as I could find.

TIA and good luck.