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Dexter shoes - Have Your Babies in Maine

February 20th, 2008

Have Your Babies in Maine
Motley Fool - If you’re thinking about having a family, you might want to think about moving to Maine. Thanks to the founder of Dexter Shoes, there’s some money in it for you. Dexter Shoes is more than 50 years old, offering penny loafers, tassel loafers, and

Harold Alfond, philanthropist and Dexter Shoe founder, dies at 93
Fosters Daily Democrat - A few years later, the company’s manufacturing plants in Maine, which had employed hundreds of people, began closing and by 2001 all Dexter shoes were being made in other countries. In June 2007, Payless ShoeSource Inc. became the exclusive U.S

Foundation Establishes College Savings for Newborns
Chronicle of Philanthropy - Alfond, who founded Dexter Shoes and was a big shareholder in Berkshire Hathaway, died last month at age 93. Foundation officials said that the investment will grow to $2,000 in 18 years, based on 8 percent interest. If the money is matched by $50 a

Harold Alfond, gave generously for healthcare and sports
Boston Online - The company was a pioneer in the factory outlet concept, building log cabin stores that initially sold factory seconds and later carried a range of Dexter shoes at prices below those at regular retail businesses. Mr. Alfond was 79 when he sold Dexter

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