Annapolis / Maryland / United States
Founded in 1997, Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. is a retail entertainment store offering make-your-own stuffed animal gifts. Based in Annapolis, Md., the store stocks over 30 varieties of stuffed animals, including teddy bears, bunnies, dogs, kitties and more. It features eight stuffed animal-making stations, such as Choose Me, Hear Me, Stitch Me, Fluff Me and Dress Me. Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. operates more than 400 Build-A-Bear Workshop stores worldwide. It has been named in the Fortunes list of "100 Best Companies To Work For" for 2011.