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March 31, 2011
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NEWS THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY

Made in USA Gives Small Business an Edge

As labor and shipping costs in Asia increase, small stateside apparel makers are able to flaunt their domestic addresses

Inside: This Week in SmallBiz

As surprising as it may sound, hundreds of small apparel makers, most with just a few dozen employees, still manufacture their clothing in the U.S. Because of increased lead times at manufacturers in Asia, many are benefiting from their decision to keep production stateside. We check in with a handful.

Also on tap: If you haven't already, suggest a company for our third annual roundup of promising social entrepreneurs. Then learn about the new solar middlemen and a recent study of business owners who indicate the Great Recession hasn't dampened their optimism. Finally, catch an interview with Pacific Trade International's Mei Xu on selling to her native China. Enjoy.
--Nick Leiber
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