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Putting America Back to Work: 5 Ways Made in USA Is Staging a Comeback

10 States Where Manufacturing Still Matters
Factory manufacturing output increased for the second straight month. Overall industrial production has increased 0.8%. (Photo: Mike De Sisti, AP)
While some experts are predicting a revival, manufacturing has lagged the economy…

A Return to Made in America: Why Manufacturing is Making a Comeback
By Brad Plumer
It’s hardly news when a U.S. firm moves its manufacturing operations abroad to China. But what about when a Chinese company sets up a factory in the United States?
That happened in January, when Lenovo,…

Made in the USA: More Shoppers Buying American
A curious thing is happening among American shoppers. More people are taking a moment to flip over an item or fish for a label and ask, is it "Made in the USA?" Walmart, the nation's largest retailer, earlier this year announced it will boost…

Made in USA: We Are The 3%
This past week I’ve been in a bit of a funk. My funky mood began on the day Wal-Mart made its big announcement – they plan to invest $50 Billion over the next 10 years in products made in the USA. Why, you ask would such seemingly…

Walmart to Boost Sourcing of US Made Products: Hiring 100k Veterans
Walmart announced bold commitments to increase domestic sourcing of the products it sells and help veterans find jobs when they come off active duty. Speaking at the National Retail Federation’s annual BIG Show, Walmart U.S. President…

Walmart to Boost US-Made Products
Walmart today announced bold commitments to increase domestic sourcing of the products it sells and help veterans find jobs when they come off active duty. Speaking at the National Retail Federation’s annual BIG Show, Walmart…

President Obama Touring K’NEX Manufacturing Facility at The Rodon Group
When President Obama comes to Montgomery County on Friday, he will speak in front of a two-foot-tall toy helicopter, a toy roller coaster, a toy grandfather clock, a motorized toy carousel, and an American flag made of 49,000 K'Nex pieces.
The…

What Is ‘Made in America’ Worth?
Probably more than you think. As more manufacturing returns to U.S. shores, early signs show that a "Made in America" label is a serious competitive advantage.
Think of the label "Made in America." What brand images come to mind?…