Cream City Ribbon
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
About Cream City Ribbon
Crafted with cotton 100 percent grown and dyed in the United States, Cream City Ribbon makes ribbons that are easy to tie and curl and made with the original artisanal techniques from the company’s 1920s machines. If you can bear to throw these ribbons away when their decorative purposes have passed, you’ll find that the materials are completely biodegradable.
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Door County Co.
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
About Door County Co.
Door County Candle Co. has been pouring candles since 1993 in Door County, and is dedicated to providing a high-quality product that smells amazing and helps many people relive memories of time spent in Door County. In addition to their famous jar candles, the company is also known for its “candles for a cause,” including its Ukraine Candle, which has raised over $800,000 for the nonprofit organization Razom for Ukraine. Owner Christiana Gorchynsky Trapani, who is 100% Ukrainian, told Fox11 the goal is to raise $1 million.
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Eder Flag
Oak Creek, Wisconsin
About Eder Flag
Eder Flag began in 1887, founded by seven of the Eder brothers who first made pillows, rag dolls, and hunting jackets. In 1903, they stitched their first American flag, and they have been leading the industry ever since. Now employee-owned, Eder Flag produces more than 5 million U.S. flags annually. Every American flag is made in the United States using American materials. Their story is also the focus of the 2022 documentary The Flagmakers, now streaming on Disney+.
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Epicurean
Superior, Wisconsin
About Epicurean
Serve your cutout cookies on one of Epicurean‘s boards, and you’ll be sure to get a compliment. Better yet, wrap one up for the foodies on your list. Epicurean was born in 2003 when its owners decided to make cutting boards as holiday presents from leftover material from their skatepark construction company — a paper composite material used to build more than 450 skateparks across the USA. Epicurean has been making cutting boards and kitchen utensils in Superior ever since, although we’ll note a small amount of silicone components and nylon utensil heads are sourced from China.
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Hello Adorn
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
About Hello Adorn
In downtown Eau Claire, Hello Adorn is the small dream that became something beautiful. Founded by Jess and Adam, who left the corporate world to build a life centered on happiness and creativity, the company now designs and handcrafts minimalist jewelry that’s made to be lived in. Their collection of earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings offer simple, modern pieces that make a great option for anyone who’s shopping for jewelry!
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Hiawatha Woodworks
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
About Hiawatha Woodworks
In Menomonee Falls, Hiawatha Woodworks is where craftsmanship and tradition come together. Owner John Glenn grew up on a dairy farm, where helping his father with projects sparked a lifelong love of woodworking. Today, he creates handcrafted cutting boards, whiskey barrel clocks, and coasters. Since starting his business about four years ago, John has shared his work at local markets and through his online shop.
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House Copper & Cookware
Grafton, Wisconsin
About House Copper & Cookware
American copper cookware production had all but disappeared, but Sara Dahmen was inspired to bring it back to life after doing research for a historical fiction novel she was writing. House Copper & Cookware creates fine cookware to recreate the American kitchen of the pioneer past, using organic materials and oils. To make their products, the company uses local and American wood, foundries, and forges.
Lifefactory
Wisconsin
About Lifefactory
Originally trying to engineer a safe baby bottle, Pam Marcus, a pediatric feeding specialist, and Daren Joy, an integrative designer, have expanded Lifefactory to sell an array of food and drink containers for every stage of life that are BPA/BPS-fee and phthalate-free. Not everything Lifefactory sells is made in the USA, so check labels, but products like these wine glasses are!
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Lowercase Toys
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
About Lowercase Toys
Brenna Davis started her career as a speech language pathologist. During sessions with her clients, she noticed that parents were often unsure how to best support their children’s progress. She decided to create her own toys for her sessions that were simple and encouraged open-ended play. The toys were a huge hit, helping her clients develop their speech language skills. They worked so well that Brenna decided to start her own company making and selling them. Lowercase Toys sells felt toys made of materials from recycled water bottles. They’re designed to help with development by encouraging kids to explore different ways to play with them. And all the toys are made in Milwaukee, Wisconsin!
