Boathouse Sports

Headquarters: Philadelphia

Clothing made in the U.S.: 90%

Founded: 1985
Employees: 200
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"When I talk to peers, they're always shocked and surprised that we've made this commitment" to keep production in Philadelphia, says Doug Tibbetts, president and chief executive officer of Boathouse Sports. That decision, though, is paying off for the 200-employee company. "Our business is up significantly across the board," Tibbetts says, over 15 percent this year to the "$20 million range."