American flags help consumers find U.S. products
There is a lot of confusion these days about what constitutes an American product. Even though the Federal Trade Commission has given (mostly) clear guidelines, which include defining ‘Made in…
Blade + Blue is among the best in American-made apparel
I love writing about American-based companies with which I’ve had a positive, personal experience. Blade + Blue is one such company. Almost everything Blade + Blue makes is made in…
Enjoy authentic Chicago-style pizza without leaving home
By Roger Simmermaker November 24. 2024 Ever since I left Chicago, where I went to college in the mid-1980s, there is one thing that I miss from there above just…
Can you spare seven cents to support U.S. jobs?
Seven cents. Yes, it seems insignificant, doesn’t it? But sometimes that’s all it takes to support American jobs instead of those in China, Mexico, and other foreign countries. And sometimes,…
American-Made Opportunities Abound to Accent Your Home
There are many American-made products in the home goods category that I could name, but this time I’m listing items I have personally bought, used, and like. My wife and…
How to find American-made products when they aren’t on store shelves
According to a November 2023 Morning Consult Poll, 86% of Americans surveyed said they would like to buy more American-made goods if only they were available through large retailers. There…
The advantage of American-made experience
Sometimes the best referrals for the best American products often come from word of mouth or personal experience. In this article, I feature three American-owned companies that make their goods…
More Ways to Keep Our Money in America Where it’s Needed
The holidays are well behind us, but even though we aren’t laser-focused on buying that American-made gift for family or loved ones, we should still seek to buy American whenever…
Action Alert: Tell Congress to enforce ‘Build America, Buy America’ infrastructure requirements
A recent poll of registered voters found that 83% believe American taxpayer dollars spent on U.S. infrastructure should be spent on American-made products. Unfortunately, special interests that oppose the Bipartisan…