Teen’s 10-Mile Walk to Interview Lands Job Offer
Jhaqueil Reagan is a man of his word. “If I say I’m going to be somewhere, I’m going to be there no matter what,” the 18-year-old from Indianapolis told ABCNews.com today. For Reagan, that “somewhere” is now a full-time job after nearly six months of… Read More »
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Walmart to Boost US-Made Products
Walmart announced today that it is increasing the sourcing of U.S. products by $50 billion over the next 10 years, hoping to boost U.S. manufacturing and jobs. Walmart, based in Bentonville, Ark., is the largest retailer and private employer in the U.S. with 4,601 stores… Read More »
‘Made in America Christmas’: Pledge to Spend $64 on US Gifts This Holiday
In the 1960s, nine out of 10 holiday gifts that Americans bought were made in the U.S. But these days, more than half of what Americans purchase for the holidays is made overseas. So with U.S. shoppers expected to spend more than $700 this holiday… Read More »
U.S. Businesses Find Loyal Customers Among Mexico’s Middle Class
The hottest label for Mexico’s new middle class seems to be “Made in America.” Nearly 1,120 miles away from Dallas — where the Usry family not only welcomed ABC News into its home but also let it remove everything not made in the U.S. —… Read More »
US Manufacturers Get Boost From Overseas Customers
A few years ago, Signature Systems Group, which makes portable flooring and fencing products, had $10 million in annual sales and only sold its products in the U.S. Now, more than half of the Bronx, N.Y., company’s customers are overseas, annual sales have reached $70… Read More »
Made in America: Bibbitec
Bibbitec was created by Susie Taylor and her husband, Steve, after a messy plane ride with their kids. “My kids were a mess, I was a mess and I had nothing left but wet stick gross clothes,” Taylor said. In the moment of desperation, Taylor… Read More »
Leg-Baring Auto Mechanics Chose Made-in-America Kilts
If you wander into a certain auto shop in Oklahoma, you may be a little taken aback by the view: two men working on cars in kilts. “It was mainly that we were looking for an alternative for the heat,” said David O’Brien, the owner… Read More »
‘Made in America’ Rover Reaches the Red Planet
The safe landing on Mars today by Curiosity, NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory rover, was a huge accomplishment for the space program but also the U.S. companies that contributed to the mission. Indeed, the entire $2.5-billion mission was “made in America.” Click here for images from… Read More »
Made in America: The Family That Started It All
Back in February 2011, “World News” asked the Usry family from Dallas if it would participate in an experiment to see if it was possible for an all-American family to live life with only all-American products. A year and a half later, the Made in America Team has… Read More »
Made in America: Finding Inspiration in Underwear
Jake Bronstein, an entrepreneur from New York City, was looking for a new project when inspiration struck in the underwear section of Macy’s. “I was trying to figure out what I wanted to buy, what would look good and feel comfortable,” Bronstein told ABC News…. Read More »
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