Bicycle Trash
Washington, D.C, Virginia
About Bicycle Trash
What began as a side project reworking old bicycle parts into handmade goods became a full time enterprise for Bicycle Trash proprietor Topaz Terry. Belts and bags made of bike tubes, bottle openers made from bike chains or my favorite – a six-pack pannier. I love bikes, and this stuff is cool.
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Blue Bee Cider
Richmond, Virginia
About Blue Bee Cider
Virginia’s first urban cidery, Blue Bee Cider is located in the historic Scott’s Addition district of Richmond, Virginia. Our ciders are made with rare and heirloom variety Virginia apples that are prized for their tannin, acidity and flavor.
One of Virginia’s native bees, osmia lignaria, or the Blue Orchard Bee, provided the inspiration for our cidery’s name. These hardworking bees are solitary and wild, emerging early in the cool spring just in time to pollinate apple blossoms.
Blue Ridge Overland
Bedford, Virginia
About Blue Ridge Overland
Maybe you’re looking for a gear organizer that can withstand the rigors of an epic outdoors adventure, or just for the trials of a family trip — whatever your need, Blue Ridge Overland’s (BROG) soft storage and modular gear organizers have you covered. Manufactured in Bedford, BROG’s gear is meant to withstand the toughest of use and comes with a rugged lifetime guarantee. If you’re searching for a gift for the compulsive organizer or outdoors lover in your life, this is the place to look! You’ll find pouches galore on the company’s website, all with inventive storage solutions, like their headrest-mounted first-aid kit. Let BROG help you “reach your maximum organization potential.”
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Breathe Healthy
Williamsburg, Virginia
About Breathe Healthy
While many manufacturers of face masks began production due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Breathe Healthy actually got its start more than 14 years ago. Founder Michael Vahey is a longtime allergy suffer, and started the company after serving in the military to help others in need of protection from the elements. Breathe Healthy masks are designed with comfort in mind, but also include AEGIS Microbe Shield technology to protect against disease. Masks also can be washed and reused.
Chapstick
Richmond, Virginia
About Chapstick
You know it, you use it, and chances are good you are carrying this popular product around in your pocket. It’s Chapstick, the iconic lip balm that keeps lips smooth in the heat of summertime or during the dry winter months. Made in Richmond by the United Steelworkers (USW), Chapstick offers a variety of products, including a line of holiday-themed items.
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Collared Greens
Richmond, Virginia
About Collared Greens
Collared Greens’ flagship store is located in Richmond, Virginia, but makes products throughout the United States. They deliver on their constant promise to create American jobs, while also making high quality products. Their products range from bowties, to belts, to drinkware, to polos with a touch of the South!
Dare and Co.
Virginia
About Dare and Co.
When she founded her clothing company in 2016, Rebekah Murray set out to create the kind of dresses she so desperately wanted – clothing that was “timeless, feminine, and practical” and could be fully functional in her life as an ardent traveler and professional photographer. She’s achieved that with dresses that have the timeless elegance of vintage silhouettes without any of the fussiness. Even better, many of the company’s dresses boast pockets, a far too rare practicality in women’s clothing. Committed to ethically manufacturing clothing of the highest quality, Murray transitioned from production in Guatemala to Virginia, where she can bring a personal touch to every piece. Today, Dare & Co. has expanded to selling personalized gift boxes that contain imported items, but its line of dresses is still Made in USA.
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Down2Earth Pottery
Washington, D.C, Virginia
About Down2Earth Pottery
District native Yolanda Spears, while attending the Corcoran School of Art to study photography, instead discovered a love for ceramics. From that spark many years ago has come Down2Earth Pottery, which Spears produces herself. Each piece of pottery she creates is unique and handmade. With Down2Earth you’ll be buying directly from the artist, and your piece will be one-of-a-kind.
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Fox Creek Leather
Independence, Virginia
About Fox Creek Leather
Fox Creek Leather has evolved over 40 years to become a highly-reputed leather outfitter, selling motorcycle-related products with lifetime guarantees, such as jackets, boots, and bags. The company has held fast to its committment to offering excellent merchandise by sourcing its products from American craftsmen and small businesses.
