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15 Woman Owned + Made In The USA Companies

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Woman Owned + Made in the USA Companies

by Melissa Stewart

Happy Birthday America!

What better way to celebrate the 4th of July than to honor some of the amazing women entrepreneurs who are living their American dream and keeping their products MADE IN THE USA.

Before you fire up the grill and shoot off those fireworks, check out these firecrackers who are lighting up the business world with their woman-owned + made in the US of A companies!

  1. Alex and Ani
  2. Tutublue
  3. Duobed
  4. Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice
  5. Fun Bites
  6. Womanswork
  7. Pacific Domes
  8. The Tote Buddy
  9. Sarah Oliver Handbags
  10. R. Riveter
  11. Karen Kane
  12. Devine Beauty
  13. TLS Custom Furniture
  14. Organic Comfort Zone
  15. Bold Lead Designs

Do you know of a company that is supporting our economy by keeping their products “Made in America” and providing much needed jobs? PLEASE share a link in the comments below.

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A Moo-ving Story From Our Sponsor @UdderlySmooth

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mooby Linda Kuzior

It was the summer of 1978. The Bee Gees were popular on the radio, women were dressing like Annie Hall, Grease opened in theaters and Jimmy Buffet was singing about Cheeseburgers in paradise.  This was also the summer that my parents decided to start our business.

My father, a registered pharmacist had a dream to be his own boss.  Together with my mother, they purchased a veterinary pharmaceutical company and created Redex Industries.  Our fledgling company started small.  The work crew consisted of my parents, sister, two brothers and myself.

We all piled in the station wagon each morning to head off to work. Not my idea of the ultimate summer vacation but we all did our part.  Our equipment was simple including a forklift made from parts of a WW II jeep and a temperamental labeler nicknamed Matilada.  The days were long with no guarantee of success.  However, my parents believed that if you worked hard that you could be successful in this country.

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Today, Redex Industries, is still a small local company.   All of our Udderly Smooth moisturizers are made in Salem, Ohio of domestic components.  Our equipment is no longer WW II era, we’ve automated with high speed automatic equipment.  We can produce in an hour what used to take a day when we started.

So how did we get here?  It was the work of my parents and my father who developed Udderly Smooth.  This product was originally intended to relieve chaffing on dairy cattle.   Eventually word spread that our product was an excellent moisturizer for skin.  Today, Udderly Smooth is now found on the shelves of retailers throughout the United States, Canada and 12 other countries.

It’s been an amazing journey, we no longer ride in the station wagon, although most of the family is still involved in the business.  We are still  firm believers that success comes before work only in the dictionary

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Made in the USA for over thirty years. http://www.udderlysmooth.com/

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Four Women Entrepreneurs Who Are Keeping It “Made in America”

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by Melissa Stewart

I thought this would make a perfect 4th of July post! I want to honor some of the amazing women entrepreneurs who are living their American dream and keeping their products MADE IN THE USA!

Do you know of a company that is supporting our economy by keeping their products “Made in America” and providing much needed jobs? PLEASE share a link in the comments below

Hugrz™

http://www.hugrz.com

The story is simple. Like most ideas, Hugrz™ started with a need and a want. The need? Warm feet. The want? A great looking pair of boots.

I had such a bad case of cold feet that I could not walk out of the hockey rink. I knew that I needed to buy a really warm pair of winter boots, but I could not decide which ones. I loved the boots with fur… I loved the ones with fringe… I loved the ones with sweater knit… but did not want to commit all that money to just one look. And, I did not want to wear the same boots every darn winter day.

I couldn’t choose, and now you don’t have to either!

Buy one pair of great boots and change the look with Hugrz™ boot wraps. Wear them scrunched down on short boots, pulled up on tall boots, or pulled up on your legs to make your short boots look tall! Make them even more your own by switching out the accessories. I designed them for the various shearling boots, but they look great on many styles, including heels and even cowboy boots!

Hugrz™ boot wraps are proudly made in the U.S.A. and all of the fur is 100% acrylic.

On Twitter: @hugrz or founder @huggrzdeb

In the press: http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/holiday-gifts-made-america-create-jobs-15216520

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School House

http://www.shopschoolhouse.com

The School House mantra, “American Collegiate Craftsmanship,” represents the company’s vision for elevating ethical production and reviving U.S. apparel manufacturing on the East coast. For the past three years, School House has designed fashion-forward college clothing and accessories that are socially responsible and crafted with care and quality. Our exclusive collections of men’s and women’s licensed apparel and accessories are Made in the USA and are available at over 50 college bookstores nationwide.

On Twitter: @schoolhouseinc or founder @rachelrweeks

In the press: http://www.inc.com/30under30/donna-fenn/rhttp://www.shopschoolhouse.com/achel-weeks-founder-of-school-house.html

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Fairway Fox

http://www.fairwayfox.com/

At Fairway Fox, we set out to design a line that would elevate and modernize golf apparel. Quality, style and superior tailoring are our priorities. Combining athletic performance fabrics, high end hardware and fashion trends seen on the runway, we believe that attention to detail is what sets Fairway Fox apart. In addition, our products are easy to care for and machine washable – a must for a successful, athletic and busy woman on the go. We are proud to stand behind every single piece we make here in the USA.

In the news: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/48042805/ns/today-style/#.T_SrfvURaSp

 

 

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DeVine Lip Shimmers

http://www.devineshimmers.com/

We have taken all the benefits of wine and put them into beautiful lip shimmers. What’s really special is on the inside. For wonderful anti-aging benefits we have added Grapeseed Oil, Resveratrol and Red Wine antioxidants.

Devine is manufactured in the USA in an award winning facility that exceeds federal quality standards and operates under the strict guidelines of the FDA. This facility is regularly audited by the FDA and also carries the USDA’s Organic certification, and has been in operation since 1994.

On Twitter: @1DeVineGal

In the press: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUs4TOu-eD0

 

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Melissa Stewart is a serial entrepreneur who has had a “home office” since age 5. She is passionate about entrepreneurship, addicted to coffee and eternally optimistic. Her latest project https://sheownsit.com/ is a site committed to empowering women entrepreneurs by offering resources, support and inspiration. @melissaonline