Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc Stockholders Meeting

2008 May 9

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!
66 Responses
  1. 2008 May 9
    dhukai permalink

    I liked this quote, too:

    Clark added, “In 2008,… we are focusing on … driving product newness and collectability, and on raising awareness of buildabearville.com and integrating this new component of our brand experience into everything we do.”

  2. 2008 May 9
    sarahbear371 permalink

    A gazillion cybearguides are on in Paw Peak in the Neighborhood.

  3. 2008 May 9
    zoiebearhug44 permalink

    there is no Paw Peak !

  4. 2008 May 9
    faithballetbear5 permalink

    It isn’t in USA. Paw Peak is in either Canada or UK (can’t remember which).

  5. 2008 May 9
    dhukai permalink

    Click on a cybearguide in your friend list to join us.

  6. 2008 May 9
    dhukai permalink

    Some guides are in Bear Blvd now.

  7. 2008 May 9
    dhukai permalink

    Nevermind, it send some of us to Cubby and Chanel is there now.

  8. 2008 May 9
    dhukai permalink

    We ran around with our new running shoes from Neighborhood to Sportplex to University to Libeary to Perf. Arts to Town Square to Skate Park and back to Neighborhood. We were chanting “I am feet!” We were fit after all that runnying. They also announced a Mother’s Day essay contest.

  9. 2008 May 9
    alexb1094 permalink

    we should have a party where everyone dresses the same as someone else..it’ll be like a twin fest and we can all meet somewhere and go all around the town cheering and yelling!!is this a good idea guys

  10. 2008 May 9
    JessBearHug permalink

    alexb1094, great minds! I told Kitten the same thing awhile back. I thought it would be cute to parade around all looking the same.

  11. 2008 May 9
    jacsan permalink

    I think AlexB has a great idea! It would be fun everybody parading around!

  12. 2008 May 9
    starofstars permalink

    Hi peoples i just wanted to say i am looking forward seeing shea sometime soon i hope she was an exclusive item for us :)

  13. 2008 May 9
    sushirox336 permalink

    omg i am so happy right now!!! so i created a spare account with a character named MaxineBearFun to put extra stuff in and today i was emailed that the name was not supposed to be up there, and since i have to change the name of the person i get bear head slippers, bear head ski mask, and a heart necklace! they are adding them to the account soon!!!
    P.S. alexb i LOVE your idea!

  14. 2008 May 9
    kitten1462 permalink

    Yes, I will have that party very soon. Nice idea!

  15. 2008 May 9
    sushirox336 permalink

    that was so weird… as i was on my maxinebearfun account…. Maxine was in town square!!!! luckily i was on my VirginiaVeryCool user too! i got bear slippers from her on both accounts and i am still going to get another pair for the whole name thing soon!!!

  16. 2008 May 9
    faithballetbear5 permalink

    where did you see maxine?

  17. 2008 May 9
    faithballetbear5 permalink

    Okay, I have to take a moment again (please forgive me everyone for taking up space) and thank a friend. I have wanted bear slippers (like many others), but you know how it is, you can never find Maxine and I’m such a scaredy cat when it comes to trading! Well, I met up with Sushi to find out where to look (see post#15). When she found out I wanted bear slippers she gave me a pair for free. She wouldn’t let me pay.
    Hope I’m not upseting you Sushi by bringing it up, but I really wanted to say thank you in a big way. That was such a sweet thing to do. I don’t know, maybe it is silly because they aren’t even real, but that really meant something to me.
    Thank you!

    Oh and a side note, just because it was funny to me…
    Today I got bear mail from my oldest (her teacher let her get on BABV at school). She sent me a topaz tiara and bear bills as a mothers day gift. I just thought it was precious. I can’t help but laugh about that. Do you think I’m on BAB just a little too much?

  18. 2008 May 9
    JessBearHug permalink

    sushirox336 – WOW!!!

    And that was so nice what you did for Faithballetbear5

  19. 2008 May 9
    sushirox336 permalink

    oh faithballetbear and jessbearhug, you are too kind! anything for you guys on babv blog! everyone is freindly and welcoming! i was hoping to give the slippers to someone who really wanted them!
    p.s. i think i am on babv a little too much also! lol!:-)

  20. 2008 May 10

    That’s awesome! I need to play more and work less LOL!

    It was fun seeing you all online tonight!

    I had an exciting day, bought my darling son his first suit for his first dance tomorrow night. Oh he looked so handsome and so grown up I just melted.

    See ya’ll tomorrow! I have a few quests to complete so I’ll be on line a lot Saturday.

  21. 2008 May 10
    aliciaglamourbear7 permalink

    nice meeting you today sammik!you were dancing with black army.

  22. 2008 May 10
    aliciaglamourbear7 permalink

    i mean sushi

  23. 2008 May 10
    aliciaglamourbear7 permalink

    Sushi,you said a head slippers?in the maxine one?

  24. 2008 May 10
    sushirox336 permalink

    nice meeting you too aliciaglamourbear! that was wonderful seeing those from the proboards and those from the blog on there all together!

  25. 2008 May 10
    aliciaglamourbear7 permalink

    I went to your house and i can’t go upstairs.It might be a glitch

  26. 2008 May 10
    aliciaglamourbear7 permalink

    I was been kicked out of the site again.When i tried going to your house,the site said blah blah….your connections blah blah……I can’t remember.

  27. 2008 May 10
    aliciaglamourbear7 permalink

    Have you seen shea?

  28. 2008 May 10
    sushirox336 permalink

    oh sorry, it was probably because i was decorating it (again!)

  29. 2008 May 10
    tessapopstar3 permalink

    sushi that happened to me too! i just got the email today and was going to post it, but i didn’t know if i should because then everyone would be going around trying to make maxine accounts. I made MaxineBearPaw and i can’t wait until i get my gift pack!! I’m pretty happy i decided to make that account!!!

  30. 2008 May 10
    tessapopstar3 permalink

    * I ment that i had MaxineBearPaw earlier, and got the email. Sorry, that was unclear.

  31. 2008 May 10
    faithballetbear5 permalink

    How did you make an account with that name? If it isn’t on the list it won’t let you type it.

  32. 2008 May 10
    Tristan2hip9 permalink

    HEY FREYA THIS IS TRISTAN I HAVE NOT MADE A NEW ACCOUNT BUT I HAVE TO SAY THE NEW PANDA GIVES YOU A PANDA TEE FOR YOUR BEAR. IT IS SO COOL. LOL.

  33. 2008 May 10
    carlbear11 permalink

    When you get your extra slipper could i trade for them? I despritly want some. Please. let me know. I have the green lucky chair, the bear and hello kitty furniture, curly bear head rug, christmass tree, and winter shelf, and store credits.

  34. 2008 May 10
    sushirox336 permalink

    the reason why we get the slippers, maxine bear hat, and heart necklace is because the name was there for a little bit by mistake. when they relized they sent an email to everyone who chose that name.

  35. 2008 May 10
    sushirox336 permalink

    you can tell why they did not want anyone but maxine to have that name…..

  36. 2008 May 10
    tessapopstar3 permalink

    they took the name “maxine” off the list after the mix-up was discovered. I’m excited to get my prize pack!! What about you sushi?

    I posted more info about this topic on BABVQuest on BABV Chat>Maxine Gift Pack!!

    it includes screenshots of the choosing the maxine name deal.

    has anyone seen shea today??

  37. 2008 May 10
    sushirox336 permalink

    i heard from the boards that a cybearguide said she will only be on babv on fridays at 3:00.

  38. 2008 May 10
    sushirox336 permalink

    tessa, i have not gotten the gift pack yet but am excited!

  39. 2008 May 10
    aliciaballerina permalink

    SUSHI 3:00 est or central

  40. 2008 May 10
    sushirox336 permalink

    that is what i was wondering… it did not say.

  41. 2008 May 10
    sushirox336 permalink

    carlbear11 what is your babv name?

  42. 2008 May 10
    franpatches permalink

    She is CarlBear11!

  43. 2008 May 10
    aliciaballerina permalink

    i love the blog but too bad it doesn’t say

  44. 2008 May 10
    sushirox336 permalink

    oh lol!

  45. 2008 May 10
    aliciaballerina permalink

    well i gtg for a check up at the doctor’s plus i’m thinking of my girls name i think i’ll name her madelyn but i am still thinking

  46. 2008 May 10
    mikaelascubabear permalink

    i have to ask, how did you guys get ur BABV pix as ur pixs here?

  47. 2008 May 10
    zionzoom92 permalink

    mikaelacubabear- Go to the FAQ page. It should help you.

  48. 2008 May 10
    carlbear11 permalink

    yeah i am carlbear11. what did you need?

  49. 2008 May 10
    melodypaws permalink

    What prize pack? I must have missed somthing.

  50. 2008 May 10
    sushirox336 permalink

    well i was going to send you some bear slippers because i just got the maxine gift pack (see comment 13) and i have an extra pair of slippers from that. unfortunately i do not think you are on my friends list, because when i was trying to send you something, carlbear11 did not show up. :-( maybe we can meet up.

  51. 2008 May 10
    regansosweet permalink

    oh wow! you guys are sure lucky! good thing you just happened to notice that name on the list!
    if after all this is done and someone has an extra pair of slippers i would LOVE some. i have been trying to get some for so long! i would trade something of mine in return, thanks!

  52. 2008 May 10
    JessBearHug permalink

    regansosweet, you and me both. I have been looking for the slippers for forever. Need to be in the right place at the right time. I wanted to get a extra bear hat for my daughter too, but when I ask about it, people don’t even answer. Oh well.

    Now, I just got MY OWN panda today. My Mother’s Day/birthday present. I did the quest already,got my wallpaper and Tristan2hip9 is right, the cutest little panda shirt.

    Got a whole mess of May calendars for lots more guitars too.

  53. 2008 May 10
    carlbear11 permalink

    sushirox what is your babvname i am spacing it. i am on now to meet up i am in my condo so if your still on you can meet me there.

  54. 2008 May 10
    carlbear11 permalink

    i will stay on all night basicaly so any time you are on i will be there. so check my condo

  55. 2008 May 10
    tessapopstar3 permalink

    yay i just got my gift pack XD you got yours, right sushi?

  56. 2008 May 10
    sushirox336 permalink

    yup!

  57. 2008 May 10
    sushirox336 permalink

    carlbear, i am in your condo but i think you are afk

  58. 2008 May 10
    sushirox336 permalink

    jessbearhug on babv since i could not say it, i am going on a camping trip.

  59. 2008 May 10
    JessBearHug permalink

    That’s neat, sushirox, Have a wonderful, safe trip. and THANKS Again. You are a great friend!!

  60. 2008 May 10
    sushirox336 permalink

    you’re welcome! you are a very great friend too! i will try my best to stay away from bugs~ its the spiders that get me freaked out! have a nice evening!

  61. 2008 May 11
    carlbear11 permalink

    Sushirox you are the best!!!! I am so excited about my slippers!!! My hubby thinks i am a nerd but who cares i have slippers!!! Thank you so much again!!! And glad I could host a little gathering for all of you. :) By the way i was afk playing with my kids when you first showed up. Oh and HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to all the mothers on babv who ofcourse play for their kids. ;)

  62. 2008 May 11
    sushirox336 permalink

    Happy mother’s day! you’re welcome! that was great with everyone at your condo! it is still rainy here. i hope it isn’t 2mRO, i hate hiking in mud!

  63. 2008 May 11
    amieverysweet permalink

    SUSHIROX336

    Was Maxine giving slippers out the other day? Does she often give out things? I have never actually seen her. Do you know if there are certain days that she is on? Any info you or anyone else has would be great

  64. 2008 May 11
    sushirox336 permalink

    yes, she was giving out slippers, and i am pretty sure she gives out something whenever she visits babv. sorry i do not know the times or dates when she is going to be on. i was just lucky when i had two accounts up when she came.

  65. 2008 May 11
    amieverysweet permalink

    SUSHIROX336

    Thank you so much for getting back to me and letting me know. I guess I have an excuse to spend more time on buildabearville.

  66. 2008 May 18
    aimeefuzzybear permalink

    Hi everyone! I’m new here. I’ve wanted bear slippers for a long time now. I finally got a pair from a friend yesterday! Did shea come on Friday?

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