Most Active Articles 2013-06-19T10:39:37.573-04:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:american-made-products Monica Gagnier mgagnier914 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8818096246789933485-449145401f2eb69233c8baa54feb09a0 2013-06-15T13:09:31.022-04:00

Take heart! As bad as your PowerPoint slides are, they are not as bad as what lurks in the U.S. government – the Worst PowerPoint Slide in the World.

Take heart! As bad as your PowerPoint slides are, they are not as bad as what lurks in the U.S. government – the Worst PowerPoint Slide in the World. http://www.ihatepresentations.com/worst-powerpoint-slide-in-the-world/ Stanley K. Ridgley sridgley400 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11350794198361105518-e641a2dd1e28f65836eff233f88b839b 2013-06-16T16:43:42.531-04:00

Become a 3-D presenter to enrich your business presentations in powerful ways, so that they encompass that proverbial “big picture” we hear about.

Become a 3-D presenter to enrich your business presentations in powerful ways, so that they encompass that proverbial “big picture” we hear about. http://www.ihatepresentations.com/3-d-business-presentations/ Stanley K. Ridgley sridgley400 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12925355957090374796-8dc91b5dcd1d368f46f9a9071de523be 2012-09-22T15:46:49.605-04:00

The October 2012 issue cover of INC Magazine: THE AGENDA--HOW WASHINGTON CAN HELP ENTREPRENEURS RESTORE THE AMERICAN DREAM. INC Editor Eric Schurenberg reports in a recent survey, Inc. 500 CEOs made it quite clear what they expect of whoever wins...

The October 2012 issue cover of INC Magazine: THE AGENDA--HOW WASHINGTON CAN HELP ENTREPRENEURS RESTORE THE AMERICAN DREAM. INC Editor Eric Schurenberg reports in a recent survey, Inc. 500 CEOs made it quite clear what they expect of whoever wins... http://www.coachingtip.com/2012/09/the-2012-election-agenda.html John Agno jagno444 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16978032056158316194-c39951efe6c42c19ab4eeba16f4c4905 2012-08-20T19:44:37.112-04:00

This month's Innovation Sighting comes to us from Dr. Steven Palter. Dr. Palter is a gynecologic fertility specialist and a true innovator in the medical field. He learned the S.I.T. method recently, so he knows how to spot the five innovation patterns of S.I.T. in everyday products and services.

This month's Innovation Sighting comes to us from Dr. Steven Palter. Dr. Palter is a gynecologic fertility specialist and a true innovator in the medical field. He learned the S.I.T. method recently, so he knows how to spot the five innovation patterns of S.I.T. in everyday products and services. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/08/16/innovation-sighting-s-i-t-patterns-in-refrigerators/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16065581311947179798-060fc199e197b29e995658adbb860dfd 2012-09-10T14:43:20.698-04:00

The economic storms of recent years have raised concerns about growing inequality and questions about a core national faith, that even Americans of humble backgrounds have a good chance of getting ahead. Most of the discussion has focused on labor...

The economic storms of recent years have raised concerns about growing inequality and questions about a core national faith, that even Americans of humble backgrounds have a good chance of getting ahead. Most of the discussion has focused on labor... http://www.sobabyboomer.com/2012/09/2012-presidential-election-is-all-about-saving-the-american-dream.html John Agno jagno444 3 2 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10964703416048090590-bedfafc19a0fa937dda8825a0b9c681d 2013-03-16T21:41:44.312-04:00

WallGoldfinger is a shining example of the spirit, quality and skill representative of fine New England manufacturing. Originally founded in 1971 in Warren, Vermont as Union Woodworks, WallGoldfinger has remained laser focused on creating beautifully designed and expertly crafted furniture for the last 41 years.

WallGoldfinger is a shining example of the spirit, quality and skill representative of fine New England manufacturing. Originally founded in 1971 in Warren, Vermont as Union Woodworks, WallGoldfinger has remained laser focused on creating beautifully designed and expertly crafted furniture for the last 41 years. http://newenglandmade.org/makers/#/wallgoldfinger/ Ross Evans revans561 44 44 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6177574256612534559-dbe2fcfc5b01ae9583a204d06392c914 2012-07-02T10:47:37.809-04:00

Studies show products often fail because they fail to meet the needs & wants of customers. Tune into consumer sentiment to drive product innovation.

Studies show products often fail because they fail to meet the needs & wants of customers. Tune into consumer sentiment to drive product innovation. http://inventionmachine.com/the-Invention-Machine-Blog/bid/88241/before-you-develop-your-next-product-tune-into-your-customers Allison Lewis alewis810 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5070889401843897927-c7c941ff5b348d3df7b6f70bde5f7ac5 2012-11-14T06:22:59.411-05:00

The challenge of capturing the experience of American cuisine

The challenge of capturing the experience of American cuisine http://www.thebeginner.eu/curious/from-america/980-traditionally-untraditional-hamburgers-and-apple-pie Ani Atanasova aatanasova087 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3488302458489604301-ab37091784b268aaf62a2abd0d4774ed 2012-04-29T14:04:39.744-04:00

Over 36 years, the California firm has manufactured nearly 1,000 different sizes of crushproof, watertight and dustproof protective cases used to store things such as weapons and artwork.

Over 36 years, the California firm has manufactured nearly 1,000 different sizes of crushproof, watertight and dustproof protective cases used to store things such as weapons and artwork. http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-made-in-california-pelican-20120429,0,1998344.story Freddy J. Nager fnager424 3 3 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11080642770363742852-e86d5de6943dac4197dad8d376c844d9 2009-01-24T11:06:00.000-05:00

quality. This award winning site means business guys! They have direct download links and great customer service. See for yourself before you click away!

quality. This award winning site means business guys! They have direct download links and great customer service. See for yourself before you click away! http://segnalo.alice.it/url.html.php?us=f9276151e0727102a0b17aceefb94e3e 199 199 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3034565423067732195-ae4fc17db7b06fed8828a18643b25f5f 2010-01-18T10:30:00.000-05:00

And the ‘made in the USA’ crowd will be glad to know that this is, erm, made in the USA. (Albam)

And the ‘made in the USA’ crowd will be glad to know that this is, erm, made in the USA. (Albam) http://www.selectism.com/news/2010/01/18/altadena-works-tear-drop-backpack/ 273 273 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14079330149643914195-21103e06e9074c41d5c2a961fdbcf1ef 2012-09-17T10:28:44.166-04:00

Hostess filed Chapter 11 (again) this year. Do you Wonder (sorry, bad pun) what happened to drive them back into court a second time? How is it possible that a well known, ubiquitous US corporation that sells millions and millions of sweet, spongy, crumbly, powdery, chocolate and squishy things each year can't pay its bills?

Hostess filed Chapter 11 (again) this year. Do you Wonder (sorry, bad pun) what happened to drive them back into court a second time? How is it possible that a well known, ubiquitous US corporation that sells millions and millions of sweet, spongy, crumbly, powdery, chocolate and squishy things each year can't pay its bills? http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/09/16/hostess-brands-stuck-in-their-own-twinkies/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2927506206628865116-5b67d268b22d538028f1f4208c362117 2009-02-04T02:43:00.000-05:00

of some companies’ marketing campaigns. Remember the old days of Sam Walton’s Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) -- the “Made in the USA” focus was one reason many people shopped there. Our own auto industry knows this, too, and I get particularly cynical

of some companies’ marketing campaigns. Remember the old days of Sam Walton’s Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) -- the “Made in the USA” focus was one reason many people shopped there. Our own auto industry knows this, too, and I get particularly cynical http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1804501564&f=9791 114 114 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2304388436888615071-811d386226456a6ce936f724038ad238 2011-11-17T18:10:03.855-05:00

Four decades after opening for business above a New Jersey deli, George Feldstein does what most American manufacturers can’t: create jobs.

Four decades after opening for business above a New Jersey deli, George Feldstein does what most American manufacturers can’t: create jobs. http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidewalt/2011/11/16/crestron-electronics-george-feldstein-manufacturing/ Neal Rodriguez nrodriguez179 46 45 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9216811343983967460-75b999d36a19eaf802c870a5f4dc1f5f 2011-07-28T20:43:53.163-04:00

CellPig is adding a new line of American made products, CellPigSkins, which demands a newer and larger facility. These vinyl skins will be made 100% in the USA.

CellPig is adding a new line of American made products, CellPigSkins, which demands a newer and larger facility. These vinyl skins will be made 100% in the USA. http://cellpig.com/blog/uncategorized/cellpig-looking-to-move-adding-american-made-product-line/ Michael Kane mkane841 15 14 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14937673985276616493-0bb48c489f8b4ad9c787a7e6a32eed4c 2009-02-05T05:06:00.000-05:00

so-called 'Buy American' provision in the $900 billion stimulus plan would have mandated that only U.S.-made goods be used in projects funded by the bill. Lawmakers who supported the provision said it would help jump-start the economy because it would

so-called 'Buy American' provision in the $900 billion stimulus plan would have mandated that only U.S.-made goods be used in projects funded by the bill. Lawmakers who supported the provision said it would help jump-start the economy because it would http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1805593730&f=9791 53 53 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4132305269435278525-b88fff7edf28c69bb4097b3f019b9321 2011-10-19T16:11:16.964-04:00

http://maniagrawal.wordpress.com/2011/10/19/manufacturing-in-america-competitive-advantages-brand/ Mani Agrawal magrawal825 37 37 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5267311720118475379-ce0b427f31f3ea364fe0c7760c7602fd 2012-07-02T07:29:28.309-04:00

As we celebrate our nation's birthday this week on July 4th, I thought that I would dedicate each post that I do to America with a different patriotic quote and link to song and video. This is a special video from a concert that Neil Diamond did. If you are American, and proud of it, You may shed a tear!

As we celebrate our nation's birthday this week on July 4th, I thought that I would dedicate each post that I do to America with a different patriotic quote and link to song and video. This is a special video from a concert that Neil Diamond did. If you are American, and proud of it, You may shed a tear! http://amgtconsulting.blogspot.com/2012/07/coming-to-america-john-j-arent.html John J. Arent jarent632 7 6 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14447705407095373282-c6464db18d9cc41fb8ea7805dd45cb5d 2012-08-29T21:29:55.294-04:00

Why innovative new products fail? Because marketers believe they know the industry, the product market and the customer and their needs. And after going through cycles of input gathering and any orginal innovative ideas were ultimately turned into something that a lot like their existing products with minor improvisation. Sounds familiar?

Why innovative new products fail? Because marketers believe they know the industry, the product market and the customer and their needs. And after going through cycles of input gathering and any orginal innovative ideas were ultimately turned into something that a lot like their existing products with minor improvisation. Sounds familiar? http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/08/22/10-big-reasons-why-most-innovative-products-services-fail/#comments Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18396430604794938669-386a40352a377c1b69c61803073fe5e9 2008-11-25T11:43:48.648-05:00

Why going "Made in the USA" for a week left me hungry, broke, and half-naked

Why going "Made in the USA" for a week left me hungry, broke, and half-naked http://www.motherjones.com/commentary/columns/2008/11/practical-values-o-say-can-you-buy.html Monica Gagnier mgagnier914 54 54 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3962381706672643804-2ed4eb47ffd3b28799cf36e8ea0f5c39 2009-02-17T05:29:00.000-05:00

make the Model T. The U.S. by far remains the world's leading manufacturer by value of goods produced. It hit a record $1.6 trillion in 2007 -- nearly double the $811 billion in 1987. For every $1 of value produced in China's factories, America generates

make the Model T. The U.S. by far remains the world's leading manufacturer by value of goods produced. It hit a record $1.6 trillion in 2007 -- nearly double the $811 billion in 1987. For every $1 of value produced in China's factories, America generates http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1824613997&f=9791 100 100 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11793101517543814932-2ace0c5fff523aeed3c821a18e30758d 2010-08-03T12:31:21.722-04:00

All American Clothing is your source for USA made clothing, jeans, pants, shirts and workwear. Support America buy American Made Clothes

All American Clothing is your source for USA made clothing, jeans, pants, shirts and workwear. Support America buy American Made Clothes http://www.allamericanclothing.com Lawson Nickol lnickol198 53 52 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2424870248078232557-926d8a718be4734ce5c7e810d915f511 2012-05-31T13:37:08.208-04:00

Employers today are having trouble finding good workers and resent having to train them after the educational system is done with them. The skills gap - the difference between the skills needed on the job and those possessed by the applicants - is plaguing human resource managers and business owners looking to hire productive employees.

Employers today are having trouble finding good workers and resent having to train them after the educational system is done with them. The skills gap - the difference between the skills needed on the job and those possessed by the applicants - is plaguing human resource managers and business owners looking to hire productive employees. http://www.theatlantic.com/sponsored/ideas-roundtable/archive/2012/05/narrowing-the-widening-american-skills-gap/257180/ Braden Kelley bkelley034 6 5 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7910005649857538856-086b8aefc7f3c1a415fd131dffd3613d 2012-05-03T10:36:33.767-04:00

http://johnjarent.blogspot.com/2012/05/unemployment-is-disaster-please-take.html John J. Arent jarent632 9 7 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8994263310282415681-9a4280aeac46dd5d1b377136f61a905a 2011-10-13T11:04:16.099-04:00

http://maniagrawal.wordpress.com/2011/10/13/manufacturing-in-america-the-shareholder-equation/ Mani Agrawal magrawal825 15 15 0 0