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The Tip is 'Manufacturer's sites' I recently ran out of my favorite pancake syrup. I loved the brand we had been using but when I went to the grocery store, I couldn't find it. The syrup was made in Indiana and I was living in Florida at the time. I tried unsuccessfully to find it on an internet. The manufacturer is small and their products are not readily available so I thought I would try their website. They did, in fact, have their own internet store so I ordered it directly from them. Now, I always buy their made in USA maple syrup from their website and never run out. Made in America Secrets has thousands of made in USA products offered by hundreds of small manufacturers. These small Made in America companies are a large contributor to our economy. In fact, according to the 2008 US Census Bureau small businesses, those employing 1 to 99 employees comprise 98% of all the USA businesses. This is equivalent to 5.8 million businesses that employee over 40 million people. Most American's are unaware of how significant small business is when compared to the total size of the US economy. This website is aware of it and that is why 99% of the businesses that advertise on Made in America Secrets are small businesses. Use this web site to for a list of products made in the US- especially since it is likely that a small US manufacturer employs someone you know- your husband, wife, children, or grandchildren. When using Google to search for Made in America products often times these small made in the United States businesses never show up on page one- and most folks don't look past page one. What does this mean? The consumer has a difficult time locating that US made product. Made in America Secrets was conceived to provide a solution to that problem. As an example search for motorcycles Made in America using Google and you will likely miss many of the companies that make this country great. Use Made in America Secrets for the search and you will likely find a hidden jewel. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Coates Grills I remember as a kid, my father and grandfather cooking over an open pit. It was a family tradition and labor of love. We would spend time splitting the wood, carefully arrange a teepee, then light the coals and tend to them until hot. These steps were simply preparation. Next, we'd place a metal grate on top of the fire, and start cooking. There was no marinating, no steak rubs. The flavor of the wood and smoke was irresistible enough on its own. No matter how exceptional the food, it was never about the actual cooking, though. It was the experience of enjoyment and sharing, the many memories created that remain vivid for a lifetime. That is where the inspiration for Coates Grills came from ? I wanted to design a grill that looked unique, and allowed for a delicious and unforgettable experience. It has been a long journey, and one that encompassed a whole lot of research, testing and tweaking. I wanted to make sure every last detail of my grill would be the perfect fusion of beauty and functionality. For many, it has even become a favorite hobby to experiment with various woods in their custom Coates Grill. From oak, maple, hickory and mesquite to the fruitier woods such as wild cherry, apple or peach. This grill encourages you to want to cook - often, and with others! Sensational has never been so attainable! -Tom Coates |
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