December 28, 2021December 28, 2021

Please Consider An End of Year Contribution to MadeInAmerica.org

Only a Few Days Left to Support MadeInAmerica.org in 2021!

Dear Friend,

We are counting down the days until we once again close one chapter and begin a new one. Before we say goodbye to 2021, I ask that you consider a contribution to MadeInAmerica.org.

New Year’s is a great time to assess where we’ve been and where we’re heading. One thing these past couple of years have shown is that once again, when we face a crisis, Americans are resilient and always willing to help a neighbor or stranger in need.
Unfortunately, we also learned that we are far too dependent on a global economy and the whims of national and international leaders. Not only did “supply chain disruption” become a household word in the last year, but we also discovered that critical supplies like food and medicines come from overseas and can be held-up in California ports.

2021 was an exciting year for MadeInAmerica.org however. We officially launched the organization in October when I came aboard as Executive Director and had our first Board meeting at the end that month. We have our team and systems in place, 2022 looks like a very promising year.

Our New Year’s resolution for 2022 is to educate Americans that they have the “power of change” in their pockets,” and they should keep their dollars here in the United States. By buying American products made by American manufacturing, we will avoid succumbing to the economic disruptions of a world economy that we’ve faced in the recent months. We will also increase the number and quality of jobs and keep more dollars in America.

We are poised to begin 2022 to reach our goal by undertaking in earnest the projects and proposals contained in our strategic plan, which include:.

Consumer Education Through Advertising

National multi-media buy (TV & print)
Exposure on external billboard

Consumer education through media engagement & promotion

National & local media coverage with interviews and guest spots
Social media marketing focused on Facebook and Twitter
Direct consumer email
Podcast Featuring “America Made Business Stories”
In years 2 & 3, we will diversify our strategy for reaching different demographics.

Educational events & workshops

Target manufacturing groups and chambers of commerce.

The ancient phrase, “This too shall pass,” comes to mind when considering 2020 and 2021. They were difficult and trying times for Americans and people around the world. And now it’s behind us.

Henry Ford also said, “Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.” 2020 and 2021 showed us the errors of a global economic system.

So now it’s time to learn from the experience and begin again…smarter. It’s not a new approach, rather it’s returning to a time when products were made, shipped, and purchased locally. American manufacturers produce the finest products in the world, and there is no reason to look anywhere else.

So please join me in our effort to educate American consumers about the need to keep their dollars in the United States. Your contribution today will greatly help us in this effort. We also ask that you take our pledge to buy American products whenever possible.

My God Bless you and your families in 2022.

Sincerely,

Craig E. Richardson
Executive Director

MadeInAmerica.org is a 501 (c) (3) organization registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Florida Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free (800-435-7352) within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.

December 15, 2021December 15, 2021

Please Consider A Contribution to MadeInAmerica.org

Please Consider MadeInAmerica.org This Giving Season

Dear Friend,

Christmas is a magical time of year when we get a chance to pause and to count our blessings. These past twenty months have been especially difficult for our country, our families, and our lives. Last Christmas, just twelve months ago, many activities were canceled, including church services and other longstanding traditions.

We also learned just how important it is to buy American-made products during this period. Of course, this means more quality jobs that support our families and loved ones and a more robust U.S. economy. We learned that with supply chain disruptions and the fact that many critical supplies – including food and essential pharmaceutical products are made overseas – that keeping the manufacturing of products close and local can also mean the difference between life and death. In short, we saw that “Made in America” has never been more important.

As you consider your charitable giving this Christmas season and end-of-year donations, we ask that you keep MadeInAmerica.org in mind. We are a start-up nonprofit focused on driving economic development and job growth by changing consumer behavior through education. Specifically, working with our U.S. manufacturing partners and coalition partners, we plan to drive a 3-5% shift in consumer behavior in the next five years.

Our approach includes:

Consumer Education Through Advertising

National multi-media buy (TV & print)
Exposure on external billboard

Consumer education through media engagement & promotion

National & local media coverage with interviews and guest spots
Social media marketing focused on Facebook and Twitter
Direct consumer email
Podcast Featuring “America Made Business Stories”
In years 2 & 3, we will diversify our strategy for reaching different demographics.

Educational events & workshops

Target manufacturing groups and chambers of commerce.

The United States has always been considered a unique, blessed place. As Ronald Reagan said, “America is a shining city upon a hill whose beacon light guides freedom-loving people everywhere.”

We are in trying times, and that’s nothing new for our shining city upon a hill. The time is now to focus our attention on building back this great country. That begins by returning to American companies producing goods and services for the American people.

Please join us today by contributing to MadeInAmerica.org and by taking our pledge to buy American products whenever possible.

Thank you, and may God bless you and your families this Christmas season.

Sincerely,

Craig E. Richardson

Executive Director

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021

Makeup America! Announces Charitable Contribution to MadeInAmerica.org

For Immediate Release:
November 18, 2021

Contact:
[email protected]
888-299-7260

Makeup America! Announces Charitable Contribution to MadeInAmerica.org

Leesburg, FL – Today, Randa Fahmy, Founder of MakeupAmerica!, one of the few American beauty brands who actually make their cosmetics in the U.S, announced that her company will donate $1 from every product sold to MadeInAmerica.org, a start-up non-profit organization whose mission is to change consumer behavior about the need to buy American-made products.

“MakeupAmerica! is brand that allows beauty consumers to align their purchases with ethical commerce and inclusive beauty with cosmetics that are Made in America; guaranteeing high quality, transparent, safe ingredients, cruelty-free and ensuring fairness in the manufacturing and labor environment,” said Fahmy. “With its mission of encouraging American consumers to support U.S. manufacturers like us, MadeinAmerica.org is a perfect non-profit for us to support as part of our social commitment.”

Brad Winnings, Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder, said, “MakeupAmerica! shares the same values we do regarding the need for Americans to commit to keeping their dollars in the U.S., and their focus on ensuring that products contain safe ingredients is a large part of our mission as well. As an American manufacturer, Randa talks the talk and walks the walk, and we’re delighted with her generosity and willingness to partner with us on this worthy mission.”

Fahmy noted that since many American beauty brands do not make their cosmetics in the U.S, they cannot guarantee the quality and transparency of ingredients; testing on animals, abidance to health & safety regulations, and quality control within the manufacturing environment. “Our high-quality products are transparent, include safe ingredients, are cruelty-free and ensure fairness in the manufacturing and labor environment,” she added.

“As a start-up, we are at a critical launch point and early seed money is imperative to our growth and success,” said MadeinAmerica.org Executive Director Craig Richardson. “MakeupAmerica! answered the call, and we are grateful for their sharing in our vision of encouraging American consumers to keep dollars in the U.S. through their financial support.”

Makeup America!, whose motto is “Do Good Look Great,” is a Made in America beauty brand reflecting the American Spirit of resiliency, independence, diversity, freedom, and beauty. Featuring products named after America’s most recognized icons, and priced at $17.76 & $13.76, our cosmetics are cruelty-free, non-GMO, paraben-free, and fragrance-free.

MadeInAmerica.org is a 501 (c) (3) organization registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Working with for-profit partners and with select coalition partners, trade associations, and advocacy groups, MIA.org plans to drive a 3-5% shift in consumer behavior in the next five years in part by asking people to take a pledge to keep their dollars here wherever possible. Stimulating demand for American-made products by educating U.S. consumers about the importance of buying American-made products will result in well-paying manufacturing jobs and dollars remaining in the U.S.

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November 9, 2021November 18, 2021

Craig Richardson Named as Inaugural Executive Director Of MadeInAmerica.org

For Immediate Release:
November 9, 2021

Contact:
[email protected]
888-299-7260

Craig Richardson Named as Inaugural Executive Director Of MadeInAmerica.org

Leesburg, FL – Today, Brad Winnings, Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder, announced the appointment of Craig Richardson as the new Executive Director of MadeInAmerica.org, a start-up non-profit organization. The group’s mission is to change consumer behavior about the need to buy American-made products, thereby increasing the number and quality of jobs and keeping more dollars in the United States. Richardson, a seasoned non-profit and policy professional with more than thirty-five years of management, communications, and fundraising experience, will serve as the first Executive Director of MIA.org.

“Don Buckner, the other co-founder of MIA.org, and I are passionate about the importance of educating consumers about the importance of keeping quality manufacturing jobs in the U.S., and we sought an individual who shared our vision and who also brought experience and expertise to the table,” Winnings said. “Craig Richardson fits the bill on all counts, a strong Patriot who has spent more than thirty years in the nation’s capital serving in various non-profit and communications roles.”

Previously, Richardson has served as President of the Energy & Environment Institute, the Executive Director of the American-Danish Business Council, a group he helped establish at the request of the Danish Embassy, The National Park and Recreation Foundation, and Leadership for America’s Future PAC (LEADPAC), a PAC founded by former Congressman Steve Largent. In addition, he has provided strategic communications and fundraising services to national political and policy clients.

He began his career in 1984, working for a U.S. Senate campaign in his native state of Massachusetts and then worked at a national campaign committee in Washington, D.C. for the 1986 Cycle. He returned to Boston in 1987 to work at a regional public relations and advertising agency. In 1990, he returned to Washington to serve as an Account Supervisor for a Weber Shandwick-owned national public relations firm.

In 1993, he started a research, communications, and fundraising business before co-founding Washington Strategies, where he worked for nearly ten years. During this period, his clients included national policy organizations, corporations, and political leaders such as former Majority Leader Tom DeLay and former Congressman Steve Largent.

In 1995, Richardson co-authored Red Tape in America, published by the Heritage Foundation. The book details excessive government regulation, its impact on the U.S. economy and its citizens.

In 2002, he sold his interest in Washington Strategies and joined DCI Associates, a national public affairs and grassroots firm, as Vice President. In November 2003, he founded Richardson Consulting, a business that provides strategic communications and non-profit management services, among other offerings.

“I am delighted to be joining such dedicated individuals to promote a critical cause at this time in our history,” said Richardson. “Americans are some of the most industrious and hardworking people in the world, and after experimenting with extensive outsourcing for nearly thirty years, recent events have made it clear that we need to keep more of our products and more of our quality jobs in the United States.”