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Made In USA Label-Does It Influence Shoppers? [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 15:59:39 +0000

Take a looks at the labels in your clothing. Your kids toys. Just about anything you place in your shopping cart these days will have a label printed with the country of origin which is, more often than not, China. According to a new survey by Perception Resource Services better than four out of five shoppers notice the "Made in USA" labels. The question is, does it make a difference in purchasing?

Toby Keith Inspires 'Made In America' Show & Tell

Polly Wogg — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:19:10 +0000

Toby Keith's 'Made in America' is more than just a song. It's affecting people of all ages. A teacher in Michigan sent Toby a letter about how the song has affected him and his class.

Andy Green started 'American made show and tell' in his kindergarten class. He says 'even at five and six years old, these young Americans soon realized most of their household possessions were imports and they started checking labels at stores. The class even started a bulletin board with a list of American companies in hopes others would join in the crusade.

Ommegang's Brewery 'Made in America'

Polly Wogg — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:18:55 +0000

Brewery Ommegang is home to Belgian style ales in Cooperstown. ConFROGulations to Angela Williams of Woodgate who knew where Ommegang was 'Made in America.' She's off to hear Toby Keith sing his latest hit at SPAC September 8th.

Harden Furniture 'Made in America'

Polly Wogg — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:19:17 +0000

Harden Furniture is a family-owned and operated furniture company started in 1844 in McConnellsville New York. ConFROGulations to Doug Grems of Oneida who knew where Harden Furniture was ‘Made in America.’ He's off to hear Toby Keith sing his latest hit at SPAC September 8th

The company's originator, Charles S. Harden, Sr., was born to a family who moved to Verona in the 1800s. Charles and his family eventually settled in McConnellsville and purchasing a sawmill on Fish Creek. Five generations later the Harden family continues to grow and change in order to best serve their customers who want fine furniture from generation to generation. Many Harden employees have five generations of historical roots in the company as well.

Chobani 'Made in America'

Polly Wogg — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:18:07 +0000

Chobani Greek Yogurt is not only the #1 selling yogurt in America, it's made right here in Central New York in South Edmeston. ConFROGulations to Susan Smith of Richfield Springs who knew where Chobani was 'Made in America.' She's off to hear Toby Keith sing his latest hit at SPAC September 8th.

Chobani's secret, according to their website, isn't an ingredient but a passion and love for what the owners and employees do…and a man who goes by the name of Mustafa.

Hofmann Hotdogs 'Made In America'

Polly Wogg — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:37:38 +0000

Hofmann Hotdogs is a family-owned business in Syracuse thats been making mouths water since 1879. It's our 'Made In America' business of the day for Toby Keith concert tickets.

The company manufactures and distributes over 80 items, the most famous being the German Frankfurters and Snappys.

ConFROGulations to Leann Staudt of Munnsville who knew where Hofmann's Hotdogs are made. She just happened to have a package on hand for her kids, so all she had to do was read it to win. Now Leann is off to see Toby Keith at Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

Hear a Taste of Toby Keith New Song "Made In America" [AUDIO]

Polly Wogg — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:49:15 +0000

Fresh out of the studio, Toby Keith has just finished a new song called, “Made in America.” Toby will debut this powerful new song on the CMT Awards Wednesday, June 8 on CMT (8:00PM ET/7:00PM CT). But you can hear a little of it here as he talks about the song and gives us a little tease before the show.

As you may have heard, Toby just completed his 9th USO Tour last month. Toby has now played 171 shows for troops on his nine tours. The recent tour was more than enough to spark the idea for a new anthem that further solidifies Toby’s red, white & blue core.