In the United States, American-made products are highly regarded, with good reason, as they obviously boost the local economy as opposed to foreign-made products. However, are all the domestic-brand vehicles really assembled with components sourced from the United States? That’s what the Kogod School of Business figured out about American-made vehicles. Read more
Made in USA: Summer Essentials Gift Guide
American Made, Apparel, Consumer Products, FOOTWEAR AND ACCESSORIESScranton, PA – June 1, 2016 — The Made in America Movement announce their first Summer Essentials Guide filled with Made in USA merchandise. Shoppers will find a wide selection of Made in USA gifts at varying affordable price points. It’s time to vote with your wallet. Buy American made. Read more
Made in USA? Tips for Finding Certified American Products
Consumer Products, Country of Origin (COOL)As it turns out, a flag label doesn’t guarantee that a product was born in the “land of the free and the home of the brave.” A recent Consumer Reports survey found that 8 out of 10 consumers would rather buy a domestically made product than an imported one, but it’s difficult to figure out which are the frauds. Read more
Made in USA: the Most American-made Vehicles are…
American Made, Automotive, Made in USA, ManufacturingIn the United States, American-made products are highly regarded, with good reason, as they obviously boost the local economy as opposed to foreign-made products. However, are all the domestic-brand vehicles really assembled with components sourced from the United States? That’s what the Kogod School of Business figured out about American-made vehicles. Read more
Why Clothing Startups Are Returning To American Factories
American Made, Apparel, Domestic Sourcing, Manufacturing, Reshoring, SustainabilityStartups are returning to American factories, and it’s no longer (just) about patriotism or marketing. These brands want to create the best, most innovative clothes in the world. Read more
WWII D-Day invasion of Normandy remembered, 72 years later
American History, Military, VeteransCOLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, France – Proud veterans in their 90s and families of fallen soldiers are commemorating the epochal D-Day invasion of Normandy 72 years ago that helped the Allies defeat Hitler. Read more
China Is Buying Its Way Into the U.S. Economy
Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Exports, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Production, ReshoringThe concept of “Made in America” is slowly giving way to “Made by China … in America,” as Chinese investors are increasingly snatching up U.S.-based companies and assets and raising the eyebrows of some regulators and market spectators. Read more
Pentagon to Shift to Made in USA Sneakers, Helping New Balance
American Made, Consumer Products, Domestic Sourcing, FOOTWEAR AND ACCESSORIES, Jobs, Made in USA, MilitaryNew Balance has been waiting for years for the Department of Defense to buy athletic shoes/sneakers that are made in this country. If US Representatives Niki Tsongas and Bruce Poliquin have their way, the Boston sneaker maker won’t have to wait much longer. Read more
Made In America: $75 Million Grant Helps Students Gain Technical Skills Employers Need
Education, Innovation, Jobs, Manufacturing, Skills Gap, STEM, TechnologyWhen you back up a commitment with $75 million, people tend to pay attention. I’m certainly paying attention to New Skills for Youth (NSFY), the $75 million grant initiative sponsored by JPMorgan Chase to change the way we approach career and technical education in the U.S. Read more
What Made in America feels like: Telic Featured on ESPN
FOOTWEAR AND ACCESSORIES, Jobs, ManufacturingAaron Azzarito, Vice President of Marketing, illustrates the features and benefits of Telic Footwear and shares the purpose behind the brand. (Read on for your chance to win a pair of TELICs!) Read more
Towels in US Marriott Hotels to Be Made in USA
American Made, Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, ProductionTravelers staying at any of Marriott’s nearly 3,000 U.S. hotels may notice a little something different in their guest rooms in the coming year. Read more