Entrepreneur Switches to American Manufacturing, Finds Success

Matthew Burnett's blog post on Maker's Row compares manufacturing overseas to building his product in the United States, and how it can be a key component of a successful business.   Mr. Burnett's company is The Brooklyn Bakery Store, featuring leather goods made in the United States.  You can find a variety of products, from the more modern sleeves for an iPhone, iPad or Macbook to more standard items like wallets, and coin purses.

Makers Row is a new concept in United States manufacturing, combining the do-it-yourself maker movement with factory sourcing:
"Our mission is to make the manufacturing process simple to understand and easy to access.
From large corporations to first time designers, we are providing unparalleled access
to industry-specific factories and suppliers across the United States.
Our first industry target is apparel and accessories. Stay tuned for more..."