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The Tip is 'Where They're Proud' I recently saw an ad in our local newspaper for a big box home improvement store. Their newspaper ad had USA made products and American flags all over it. Several weeks later, I checked the ad again and sure enough they were still advertising their American made products. It was obvious they are proud to carry products Made in America. Their competitors made no mention of things Made in America. I have been to this store and asked what products are made in the USA? A clerk told me they primarily carry imports. Obviously they are not proud. I now realize you can buy many Made in the USA building supplies, including tools Made in USA and appliances Made in USA., in stores that are proud to carry brands Made in the USA. Here is another example of a store proudly carrying products Made in the USA. I was shopping for men's shoes in a local department store when I tried on three different pairs of shoes. I couldn't decide which pair I wanted so I went out on a limb and asked the clerk, "Are these shoes imports?" The salesman said "yes they are" so I asked, "Do you have any Made in America shoes like these?". To my surprise he said, with GREAT PRIDE, "yes sir, we have a whole line of Made In USA shoes". He brought me the same color and style with the Made in USA label. These Made in America shoes were less expensive, came with a better warranty, and were more comfortable. Looking for companies that are PROUD is simple and can have a great impact on our country. I encourage you to try this some time- just ask. You will love it when you realize you are making a difference that all of us will benefit from. With your help America will be ours again and that is a good thing. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Nikki Blaine Nikki Blaine, an Indianapolis, Indiana native born with an anointed talent to design and construct beautiful garments. Her creativity was first acknowledged while in high school, from hosting fashion shows along with winning the Shades of Elegance Youth Designer of the Year Award and the People's Choice Award in 1991. It was obvious what Nikki Blaine's destiny would be. After high school, Nikki received an athletic scholarship to attend Indiana Institute of Technology were she received several business degrees including her MBA. Still devoted to her passion, she continued working on her fashion designs and traveled from New York to the United Kingdom seeking inspiration for her design aesthetics. On the quest of branding Nikki Blaine Couture, Nikki has continued her education by obtaining a degree in Visual Communications/Digital Design from AIU. In 2009, marked a historical moment for Nikki Blaine Couture, Nikki dressed Cheryl Fisher one of Barack Obama's VIP for the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball. She was also recognized as one of the elitist amongst the African-American community being nominated in the Who's Who in Black Indianapolis. In 2008, Nikki won the Cultural Regalia Competition at the Indianapolis Garfield Park Art Center. In 2005, she won the Indianapolis Black Expo Designer Competition. Outside of working with clients and organizations, Nikki has a strong passion for giving back to the community by hosting and being a part of charitable events. Nikki Blaine Couture offers the Glam Chic style for any size woman that has the agent provocateur to bring the look to life. The Glam Chic term was coined by Nikki Blaine to describe the higher-end quality of the fabrics along with the functionality of the garment. Nikki Blaine Couture has dressed the following Hollywood celebrities: Niecy Nash, Brittany Flickinger, Tess Broussard, Jennia Fredrique and Loretta Devine. Will you be next? Nikki Blaine, Founder, Nikki Blaine Couture |
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