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July 29, 2017 1 minute READ

Colonel Conk - Made in the USA for the Distinguished Gentleman

Upon his return from the American Civil War, Colonel Ichabod Conk concocted fine grooming products for the discerning gentleman. He used and sold these items in the New Mexico barbershops he ran with his wife. ...read more

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July 29, 2017 1 minute READ

Tervis - America's Favorite Tumbler

Let’s take a little trip back in time. It’s 1946. Detroit. Engineers Frank Cotter and G. Howlett Davis hit on something big: they harness the natural insulating powers of air to create a permanently sealed, double-walled tumbler. Finally, a way to keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold. This outstanding innovation changed the drinkware industry forever. ...read more

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July 29, 2017 1 minute READ

Ann Clark Cookie Cutters - Just Like Your Grandma Used

Ann Clark started out with little more than a pig-shaped Christmas ornament and a dream. After years of painting and creating small gifts for her children to give away, she set up shop in her garage and turned a hobby into a business. Armed with a small amount of start-up cash and unbridled enthusiasm, Ann tackled her first trade show. She set up a booth at the Philadelphia Gift Show featuring six cookie cutter designs and several other hand-made crafts and came home with $3,500 in orders. Ann Clark, the person, became Ann Clark, Ltd., the company. ...read more

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July 29, 2017 2 minute READ

Colonel Littleton - Fine Goods from the Heart of Tennessee

How did Colonel Littleton get started? Here’s the story from the Colonel himself: ...read more

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July 29, 2017 1 minute READ

Darn Tough - Made in Vermont For Three Generations

At the Darn Tough mill, there's a sign that says, “Nobody ever outsourced anything for quality.” The Darn Tough folks share, "When you’re really serious about something you make it yourself. Our socks aren’t produced off shore or out-sourced within the US." And that's not all we love about these socks! ...read more

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July 29, 2017 1 minute READ

Burt's Bees - An American Journey from Maine to North Carolina

In the summer of 1984, Maine artist, Roxanne Quimby, was trying to thumb a ride home. Eventually, a bright yellow Datsun pickup truck pulled over, and Roxanne instantly recognized Burt Shavitz, a local fellow whose beard was almost as well-known as his roadside honey stand. Burt and Roxanne hit it off. Before long, Roxanne was making candles with unused wax from Burt's beehives. They made $200 at their first craft fair; within a year, they'd make $20,000. It was a pretty fantastic beginning - but it was just the beginning, all the same. ...read more

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