By Beth Hester
US Flag & Signal
Since 1920, US Flag & Signal has proudly supplied handcrafted flags, streamers, banners, guidons and pendants to the military, federal and state agencies, corporations, and residential customers. One of only five companies of its type in the U.S., this Portsmouth-based, woman-owned business has a rich regional manufacturing history. President Dory Wilgus, and Vice President Ed Capps emphasize that no custom project is too big or too small. Their creations adorn corporate and university campuses, government facilities and military bases around the world. At Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, flags of their manufacture add pops of color to the park’s food courts, European-themed villages, and entertainment venues. They’ve supplied NASA with flags that traveled to the International Space Station, crafted flags for USS Forrestal reunion ceremonies, and helped design the official Honor and Remember flag which recognizes the sacrifice of our fallen service members. US Flag & Signal’s talented artisans transform the meticulously spec’d digital designs created in-house into stunning symbols of celebration, pride and commemoration. A home for all things flag, the company’s flagpole installation and maintenance services support both residential and commercial customers.
Learn more: FlagMaker.com
CozyPure Organic Mattresses and Bedding
The staff at CozyPure want to sleep with you. The company’s custom mattresses and bedding collections have graced the governor’s mansion, boutique hotels and high-end vacation homes. But their flagship mattress’s versatility, modular construction and lifetime adjustment options make them a surprisingly affordable choice for homeowners on more moderate budgets. Founder and President Cheryl Hahn’s goal was to create a locally manufactured, direct-to-consumer range of aesthetically pleasing products made from sustainably sourced, hypo-allergenic organic materials. The company’s philosophy and the durability of their custom sleep systems counter a culture in which planned obsolescence is often the norm. Long-time fans who view their bedrooms as restful, night-time healing retreats say they’ve become addicted to CozyPure organic mattresses. As a bonus, CozyPure’s Cuddle-Up Club gives mattress purchasers a lifetime 20% savings on organic bedding purchases. The company’s decades-long commitment to green living doesn’t stop with their products. Housed in a completely renovated historic building located in Norfolk’s Railroad District, CozyPure’s factory and inviting showroom are solar-powered, and scraps from the minimal waste manufacturing process are upcycled.
Learn more: CozyPure.com
