"Venture Builder" piece featuring an interview with Tom Chappell, CEO of Tom's o

Authors

Michael Gurau

Source

Mainebiz

Date

3-24-2008

Pages

19

Abstract

"Venture Builder" piece featuring an interview with Tom Chappell, CEO of Tom's of Maine, which he launched in 1975 and recently sold to Colgate Palmolive for a reported $100 million. He describes the uncertainty of launching his well-received toothpaste brand, moving from the natural retailer to larger chains, the sale of the company when he was 63, and how Maine can improve conditions for small businesses.

Subjects

Tom's of Maine Inc Kennebunk, Chappell, Thomas M

Recommended Citation

Gurau, Michael, ""Venture Builder" piece featuring an interview with Tom Chappell, CEO of Tom's o" (2008). Maine News Index – MaineBiz. 4524.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_mainebiz/4524