February 19th, 2017
As a small business owner who makes...
February 11th, 2017
If you’re a soft goods maker and want to move to scale your production with a cut and sew partner, we’ve got some tips to share with…
February 3rd, 2017
Don’t believe the myth that manufacturing and production is an old man’s game. Here are 12 young leaders, all with different stories, using their career to strengthen American…
February 2nd, 2017
Last week, Maker’s Row visited Leatherworks by Arturo for a tour and to learn more about the industry they service. As Christina showed us around, we noticed one particular station took up a…
January 30th, 2017
December 2016, we introduced a new program at Maker’s Row: Gold. This year-long membership is targeted at designers and entrepreneurs that are committed to launching new products in 2017. Along…
January 23rd, 2017
Checking references is a crucial part of the supplier vetting process. I’m always surprised at how many people fail to ask for them, or take the step to request references, but then don’t…
January 18th, 2017
Just a month ago, we introduced a new program at Maker’s Row: Gold. This year-long membership is targeted at designers and…
January 11th, 2017
The decision to start a business can be daunting. But knowing you can meet with someone locally and start small is an invaluable…
December 29th, 2016
In 2004, Lance Armstrong wore a yellow rubber bracelet on his wrist and began a worldwide craze. What started in 2004 continues today as nonprofit organizations across the world build awareness for…
December 21st, 2016
Lean manufacturing is a systematic method for the elimination of waste within a manufacturing system. It is also known as lean production, or just “lean.” Lean can refer to a number of…
November 30th, 2016
When manufacturing a garment, the more specifics you can tell a factory the better. That…
