About Made Originals
Connecting Local Makers with National Markets
Western Grace Apparel owner Jesse Smith in Sheridan, Wyoming © Sheridan Travel and Tourism
What Is Made Originals?
If you're a coffee roaster, apparel maker, fragrance designer, craft brewer, or small-batch creator building something meaningful on Main Street, Made Originals is for you.
Made Originals is a new initiative powered by Main Street America, launching soon to support small-scale producers and manufacturers. Through Made Originals, Main Street America will connect you with the tools, training, and sales channels you need to reach new customers, build credibility, and grow sustainably without losing the authenticity that makes your work special.
Why Main Street America Is Launching Made Originals
Through our close-knit connections with communities across America, Main Street America’s network contains more than 25,000 small-scale manufacturers and brand creators. These makers and producers are diverse, experiential, and deeply rooted in community. They’re connecting production with retail, craft with commerce, and local pride with national potential.
But here's the challenge we see every day: most makers don't have access to the e-commerce infrastructure, distribution networks, or financial support needed to scale beyond their local market. That's why Main Street America is launching Made Originals.
Made Originals will connect communities, small-scale producers, and conscious buyers in a national movement celebrating the craftsmanship, culture, and commerce of America's Main Streets.
We'll help you scale beyond local markets by providing the recognition, resources, and reach you deserve.
What Other Small Business Resources Does Main Street America Offer?
At Main Street America, we believe that supporting entrepreneurs, small businesses, and small-scale development builds community wealth and creates meaningful investment in communities. Our ever-growing body of direct-to-small business resources includes our Main Street Business Insights podcast, delivering expert insights from entrepreneurs and business leaders, the newly launched Main Street America Small Business Hub, providing tactical and accessible education and networking opportunities, a regular rotation of small business funding and grants opportunities, and much more.
Find more information about all small business resources here.