Columbia Sportswear: An American success story

Columbia Sportswear Co. began in 1938 as a small hat maker. Today it’s a public company with almost $1.5 billion in revenue, known for its durable outdoor apparel and humorous ad campaigns. It’s on its third generation of family leaders, with participation by the fourth.

On the way to writing their own version of the American family business success story, the family owners of Columbia have overcome some tough obstacles.

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Margaret Steen

Margaret Steen is a freelance writer and frequent contributor to Family Business.


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