“The American Made Voice” Featuring: MadeinUSABlog.org

Leading up to SHOP AMERICAN SATURDAY on June 29th, we wanted to feature members of the American Made community; how they got involved and why the American Made community is important to them.

Today SHOP AMERICAN SATURDAY introduces to you MadeinUSABlog.org :

Alex Kaplan started MadeinUSABlog.org in 2008 after deciding that he wanted to do something about the loss of American manufacturing jobs and the trade deficit.

Ever since I was little I was keenly conscious of where products were made.  I was also particularly proud when I would find American-made products overseas or on the rack of my local store.  As domestic manufacturing has declined, I've become even more acutely aware.  It's also become more of a challenge to buy American.  I believe that if we don't favor American-made products then we will continue to see an erosion in our manufacturing base and in the overall US economy.  

I decided to start MadeinUSABlog.org as one man's attempt to be heard and to lead by example.  I document various shopping experiences where I succeed and fail at buying American.  I detail the tricks I use as well as new products that I was previously unaware are American.  I try to highlight new businesses that manufacture in the US as well as established ones that are either moving manufacturing back to the US or swimming against the current of off-shoring.  There is also a directory of domestically-manufacturing companies and shopping sites specializing in made in USA products. I think that MadeinUSABlog.org is just one more voice in the chorus promoting buying American.  I think that it's making a difference.

Alex Kaplan

Thanks to Alex of MadeinUSABlog.org for sharing his story and contributing to the American Made community. If you would like to share your story please email us and if you know a company that you would like featured use our company submission form.