Proudly Made In America!

As of February 28, 2011, the Total Public Debt Outstanding of the United States of America was $14.19 trillion and was 96.8% of calendar year 2010's annual gross domestic product of $14.66 trillion.

The US economy is in serious trouble.  There are many theories of how to rectify our current financial state.  However, one fact is evident, giving more money to China isn’t helping our country.  An ever increasing number of consumers are coming to the realization that buying American Made products and employing more American workers is a positive way to help shape our future.

All of our products are made here in Colorado Springs, nothing is outsourced.  I strive to use as much American made materials as possible.  Whenever we are attempting to acquire new materials the one question we always ask the supplier is, “Is it made in America?”  The folks at MRG feel it’s their patriotic duty.  That’s why I was excited to partner with an organization called American Made Matters.

The mission of American Made Matters® is to educate consumers that buying US-made products strengthens the American Dream.

Americans view manufacturing as the most important industry for a strong national economy.*

• Over 5,500,000 US manufacturing jobs have been lost since 2001 according to the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics. 
• 68% of Americans believe that America’s manufacturing industries have a significant impact on national security.*
• 81% of Americans believe manufacturing industries have significant impact on their standard of living.*
• US unemployment rate continues to be close to 10% and has more than doubled from two years ago. 
• American manufacturers need support to emphasize that US produced products offer:
  • Greater reliability 
  • More durability
  • Better fitness for purpose
  • Superior innovation
  • Enhanced safety
  • Less energy to transport to market
  • More environmentally friendly production with EPA and state environmental compliance 
• American manufacturers need a unified voice and members will be able to tell their own story and use the logos of American Made Matters^® which consumers will come to recognize and seek.
• The American Made Matters^® brand seeks to stop the rapid decline of manufacturing jobs in the United States of America and rebuild those jobs through a common branding identity and call to action.
• American manufacturers need a forum for information sharing and networking opportunities. American Made Matters^® will provide an ability to ask questions and share experiences with other members who face similar challenges.
• American manufacturers need a way to promote their brands and products.  Members will have their logos prominently displayed on our website with a link to their own websites. All members will have an opportunity to participate in themed public relations campaigns to promote awareness of US made products.