Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc held their annual meeting of stockholders, May 8, 2008. Chairman and Chief Executive Bear, Maxine Clark reviewed the company’s highlights, 2007 accomplishments and outlined plans for 2008. This was the fourth annual meeting since Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc became a public company.

Stockholders were invited to experience buildabearville.com(TM) and Maxine said, “Our Guests are engaging in our new online world, buildabearville.com, at a fast pace. Our investment in this online world reflects our commitment to building the entertainment value of our brand. The trend in online play for children is an emerging change and our virtual world website is an important platform for our future growth as a retail-entertainment brand.” (ref Build-A-Bear Workshop Press Release)

Yes, 2008 is the year of the virtual playground and their investment is timely. I’m confident that our new virtual sandbox, that we’ve all come to love, will thrive and I am looking forward to discovering all the new things to come!

For more on the Stockholder’s meeting see the Build-A-Bear Workshop Press Release:

As you know from the Furry News Flash Shea and Mercer will return to BuildABearville throughout the month of May.  Look for them in the Friendship Forest Park on different servers.  
Hint:  Today at 4:00pm est (3:00 central time) Bear Blvd.
Let us know if you see her, what server and what time!