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SOCKTABS ON THE SHARK TANK: Where’s The Other Sock – Episode 711 – 11/20/2015

When learning about the newest Shark Tank products before being on the Show, it’s always interesting to watch their Shark Tank audition videos when available. Read More >>


Socks never lose their solemate with Rockford couple's new product

By Issac Guerrero, Rockford Register Star, 10.29.2014

ROCKFORD — Tracie has turned her solution to a vexing laundry problem into an entrepreneurial adventure. And now they need your help. In June, Tracie won the $5,000 prize for the Stateline FastPitch Competition for local entrepreneurs with SockTabs, a product that’s similar in size to a cuff link and keeps socks together from the hamper to the washer to the dryer so that each one of your socks never loses its “sole” mate. The Burress family recently found a California company to manufacture their product. Today, four local retailers sell Socktabs and Tracie is in talks with Bed Bath & Beyond and Target to carry the product, too. Read More>>

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FastPitch 2014

ROCKFORD (WIFR) -- Entrepreneurs from all over the Stateline showed off their inventions and products as part of Fastpitch 2014. The event hosted by Eigerlab highlights local entrepreneurs and gives them exposure to the public. The competitions drew 36 entrants. That number was higher than last year. The event is called Fastpitch because each entrant has three minutes to pitch their business or product in order to win a prize.


Local Family Unveils SockTABs

ROCKFORD (WIFR) – If throwing socks in the laundry machine seems daunting, a Rockford family is looking to help us with that. Tracie Burress has unveiled SockTabs. They’re clips to keep pairs together while they’re being cleaned. The Burress family says they can also be sued as a fashion accessory like cufflinks for socks. SockTABs was the creation that one this year’s Fast Pitch competition, a local entrepreneur contest.


 

“Tracie’s drive and determination is infectious. Her story of survival is both moving and inspiring”

Daymond John, SharkTank