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The Tip is 'Don't procrastinate' For years I've been buying ink jet cartridges from a big box office supply store. These cartridges were made overseas and labeled with the well-known brand of a large American printer company. One I remembered a local store that advertised quality cartridges. I had traveled by this local store hundreds of times but never stopped. This time I stopped at the local store. To my surprise I discovered that they carried the cartridge I needed and it was a Made in USA cartridge. Made in Chicago, to be precise, and it was half the price of the imported ones I had been buying for years. The quality is exceptional and they last longer too. Who knew? After that experience, I make a point to stop at every store I can. By doing so, I've been finding more and more Made in America products. Occasionally the clerks don't know the country of origin; this can be discouraging but finding the origin information yourself isn't difficult I've come to realize. Believe it not, there are actually a number of computers made in the US including laptops made in the USA. When the label is not visibly displayed I use the other Made in America buying tips to help me find Made in US. If the store doesn't carry what you are looking for, use Made in America Secrets to find it and tell the manager about your experience at their store. If enough people are asking for Made in America products stores will begin to carry them. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by TLC Kansas Designs TLC Kanvas Designs is a Woman-owned business that has been perfecting, manufacturing, and selling textiles and leather products for over 30 years. Headquartered in Bellville, Ohio, TLC Kanvas Designs is a small town business, with small town values and big city ideas, ambitions, and connections. Our company is known for our ability to design, manufacture, and distribute only the best products to businesses, charity organizations, non-profits, government contracts, and even individual customers. In the past, we have provided high quality goods to companies as large as Fortune 100, and as small as the local high school booster club- no order is too small, or too big- we do it ALL! Products and Services Textile and leather goods Custom design and prototyping New product development Cut and sew Short and long production runs Fulfillment and distribution Soft case goods (e.g., duffle bags, luggage, handbags) Straps and harnesses Tarps and equipment covers Textile fixtures for manufacturers Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components Reusable textile packaging for industrial companies Meet the TLC Family Carol Browne, Owner- Carole has over 32 years of commercial sewing and manufacturing experience. As the owner, Carol oversees the daily TLC operations to make sure everything runs smoothly, and that the customer is getting only the best work and product. Lonnie Browne, CEO- After being honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corp, Lonnie decided to use his 30 years of commercial sewing, procurement, and estimating experience honed by the US Military to provide the best products to his customers. Todd Ramsier, CFO- Having held management positions in Accenture, the Bureau of Worker's Compensation, Fidelity Investments, LTV Steel, and Limited Brands, Todd has gained invaluable skills and experience in contract management, supply chain and distribution operations, and finance and accounting. Todd has a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Ohio State University, and adds his 16 years of expertise to our staff. |
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