New craft company breaks six figures in sales

Maker Forte, based in east Manatee County, launched in mid-September 2020 with a collection of craft products.

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 1:05 p.m. February 23, 2021
Courtesy. Maker Forte offers fresh and modern craft products with themes such as American Sign Language stamps, underrepresented holidays and a range of collaborative ideas, says CEO Alexandra Stapleton-Smith.
Courtesy. Maker Forte offers fresh and modern craft products with themes such as American Sign Language stamps, underrepresented holidays and a range of collaborative ideas, says CEO Alexandra Stapleton-Smith.
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UNIVERSITY PARK — Craft company Maker Forte has reported it broke six figures in sales during its first quarter in operation. 

 

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