American Made by Design
When we opened our doors seven years ago, we had the choice to work with American manufacturers or source our products from overseas. We knew it would be easier and cheaper that way. We knew an overseas product would yield bigger profits. We knew we could purchase a product for the fraction of the price with those companies, but the answer seemed so simple.
Our gut told us that the easiest option isn’t always the best option. We want to feel proud of the products we offer in our store. We've worked hard to get our business off the ground, and we felt the same pains and struggles that other small, American manufacturers have over the last few years. We knew we needed to support one another if we were all going to make it. It's important to support American made businesses because our entire nation, and even more-so, our small towns depend on them.
We want our hard earned money to help our neighbors, the folks who live right down the street. We want to see our friends and families thrive and live the American dream right where they are. It’s important to us to support others by filling our homes with things that matter and are built to last.
We want to feel pride in the collections that grace the walls and cabinets of our homes. Our aim was to create beautiful, durable and meaningful goods that can be passed down from generation to generation.
Jim Rasberry, co-owner of LMCo, knows what we're talking about. He was overwhelmed with gratitude when he was given the hammer that belonged to his late grandfather. There's something about holding a piece of tangible history in your hands and somehow feeling closer to the one who once held it. It's a priceless treasure and we wanted our store to feel that way, too. We intend for our goods to be used well, collect the best stories and make history along the way. Just like Jim's grandfather's hammer. 
We all know the saying, "They don’t make ‘em like they used to.” We are ready to change that perspective by creating high quality goods that last a lifetime. 
Ben Napier said it best, “If we’re going to be serious about revitalizing small town America, then we have to be serious about American manufacturing and the small towns that depend on it.”
That’s why we choose to support businesses like Long Leaf Leather Co. Dustin, a local from Ellisville, MS, creates hand-made, durable leather goods from 100% North American leather.
In 2018, our company partnered with Vaughan-Bassett, the largest manufacturer of wooden residential furniture in the United States. Together we designed our LMCo. Home furniture lines. Each piece is designed right here in Laurel, MS and built by 600 hard workers in Galax, Virginia.
We’re on a mission to keep American manufacturing alive, and the best way we know how to do that is by supporting and sourcing as much as we can from companies like Vaughan-Bassett. 
We hope to partner with more American manufacturers in the future, because we want to do our part in keeping the American labor force and the American dream alive and strong.
We encourage everyone to shop at their local businesses or support our community by shopping here at Laurel Mercantile Co. Wherever you choose to invest, you can never go wrong with supporting American Made.
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