Tag Archives made in America

Shop MIA This Season!

by Tuesday, December 23, 2014

The revenue generated for a number of businesses during this holiday season is almost astounding! This year, the National Retail Federation predicted more than $465 billion would be generated during this gift giving time, which could lead to 4.6 million jobs if these efforts were focused solely on purchasing American goods. On an individual level, one ...

Frieda and Nellie: BFF’s in America

by Saturday, October 4, 2014

source: Frieda and Nellie Two best friends had their dreams come true in 2010 while taking a stroll in New York City according to The Style Line. A photographer from Women's Wear Daily stopped Sarah Reid and Stacy Herzog-Berk to compliment their handmade friendship bracelets, which intertwined the colorful woven bands (that elicit a sense ...

Banana Scrubs

by Thursday, September 18, 2014

source: Banana Scrubs Facebook The first mail order catalog for Banana Scrubs was sent out nearly two decades ago, the small Waco, Texas, based company did not expect to become a leader in innovative scrub apparel and accessories. By combining quality fabrics from around the world with the unmatched handmade American craftsmanship and style, Banana ...

Voting with Your Dollar

by Sunday, September 14, 2014

Dollar Voting is an important concept to think about in economics. Basically, spending your money on a product tells a business what your preference is, but not spending your dollar can say just as much. When you go shopping, you are supporting a product, as well as a business, in essence, you are "voting" for ...

Oceana Glass Company

by Wednesday, September 10, 2014

source: Oceana Glass Design Located in the New England town of Jeannette, PA also known as “Glass City,” JSG Oceana Glass is a company with a wide variety of fine glass products. Oceana Glass has a reputation of manufacturing the highest grade of glass with innovative and unique designs. JSG Oceana Glass is a company rich ...