NIKE, Inc. fosters a culture of invention. We create products, services and experiences for today’s athlete while solving problems for the next generation. Our mission is to bring Innovation and Inspiration to every athlete in the world, because we believe if you have a body, you are an athlete. NIKE, Inc. is committed to building deeper community connections and spurring positive social change around the world. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, in the Portland metropolitan area. The company was founded on January 25, 1964, as Blue Ribbon Sports, by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight, and officially became Nike, Inc. on May 30, 1971. The company takes its name from Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. Nike markets its products under its own brand, as well as Nike Golf, Nike Pro, Nike+, Air Jordan, Nike Blazers, Air Force 1, Nike Dunk, Air Max, Foamposite, Nike Skateboarding, and subsidiaries including Brand Jordan, Hurley International and Converse.