Alaska Rug Company
Kodiak, Alaska
About Alaska Rug Company
Alaska Rug Company’s swirling rope rugs, doormates, curtain ties, bowls, and houseware elegantly evoke nautical style. However, the company began purely as a means for Roberta and Anita Shane, the husband-and-wife team that owns and operates Alaska Rug Company, to keep their hands busy while quitting smoking. Their products are entirely handwoven from repuposed Alaskan fishing line and rope.
Alaska Seasoning Company
Soldotna, Alaska
About Alaska Seasoning Company
The Alaska Seasoning Company blends, labels, fills and distributes its seasonings in Alaska.
Albanese Confectionery
Merrilville, Indiana
About Albanese Confectionery
Albanese Confectionery’s commitment to producing the world’s best gummies in experimenting with their recipes earned the company recognition as the Professional Candy Buyer’s Product of the Year in 2002, earning nominations and awards routinely in subsequent years. Albanese produces its candies and chocolates in the Midwest and sources its ingredients exclusively from America and Europe.
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Alchemy Goods
Seattle, Washington
About Alchemy Goods
Ingenious upcycler Alchemy Goods reincarnates recycled bicycle inner tubes, old seatbelts, and other discarded materials into city sophisticate bags and accessories that just also happen to be highly water-resistant.
If your cycling hobby leaves you surrounded by old bicycle inner tubes, as founder Eli Reich was, you too can participate in the Alchemy Goods transformation process by donating your inner tubes to a local REI store.
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Alden
Brockton, Massachusetts
About Alden
The Alden Shoe Company, founded in 1884, was one of hundreds of shoe manufacturers in New England in the 19th century. However, as other manufacturers sought to produce their goods in other countries, taking advantage of cheap labor and materials, Alden chose to remain in the United States, producing the highest quality leather shoes possible. Today, Alden’s men dress shoes are sold worldwide.
Alex and Ani
Cranston, Rhode Island
About Alex and Ani
Alex and Ani’s iconic bangles have only become more and more popular. Begun in 2004 by Carolyn Rafaelian, Alex and Ani aimed to restore Rhode Island’s reputation as the Jewelry Capital of the World. The company’s patriotism runs deeps with a steadfast commitment to production in America–a spirit further actualized in their Liberty Copper Collection, which features the copper preserved from the centennial restoration of the Statue of Liberty. Proceeds from this collection will be used to support the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation. Nonprofits around the world have benefitted from Alex and Ani’s success as the company has donated more than $46 million through their Charity by Design initiative.
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Alexis Drake
Cheyenne, Wyoming
About Alexis Drake
“Perfectly, imperfect,” Alexis Drake’s bags, jewelry, and belts for men and women offer a modern and elegant take on Western chic. All of its products are handmade and distinctly artisanal.
In addition to supporting the local economy by producing its goods in America, Alexis Drake also sponsors several local Wyoming charities and others in the United States.
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Alice + Ames
Gilbert, Arizona
About Alice + Ames
Kids’ clothing manufacturer Alice + Ames was started by a mom of three daughters in 2015. The company’s clothes work for every facet of life, from adventuring to dancing to taking a nap. Alice + Ames dresses and rompers are handmade and use innovative designs and a sharp color palette, making them the perfect gift for this holiday season. The brand offers a wide array of ballet dresses that are perfect for the tiny dancer in your life. Just be sure to check that country of origin of label, as some of the brand’s products are made overseas.
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All American Clothing
Arcanum, Ohio
About All American Clothing
When Lawson Nickol discovered that the company for which he worked had begun to outsource the production of its jeans, he resigned and went on to found All American Clothing, which pledges to support the American economy in all aspects of its business. Nickol’s company has been featuered on CNN, Good Morning America, and PBS. All American Clothing sells a wide array of clothing for men and women online.
