Today, held in the amazing city of New York, was a rally to Save the Garment Center. For those of you who do not know, the Garment Center is the heart of New York and is the district that has helped name New York the Fashion Capital of the world! The streets of this fashion district are lined with small businesses and factories that allow designers' dreams to come alive. Today, however, this district that has given new immigrants and entrepreneurs jobs for years- is struggling to survive. Heading the campaign to Save the Garment Center is non other than renowned fashion designer Nanette Lepore- who proudly boasts her "Made in New York" label. Among the many speakers-ranging from designers to politicians- was a factory owner who is carrying on his father-in-law's manufacturing business. He spoke about the importance of supporting the American economy by taking it upon ourselves to buy American made goods. He and his daughter have started a line of medical scrubs. This nursing scrub company is amazing! They have started in right here in New York City and do all the manufacturing on site. They offer both women's nursing scrubs and men's nursing scrubs. As consumers it is out job to search out and buy American made items over those that were produced overseas. So, as a nurse I will take the initiative and buy from this scrub company - by doing that I know that I will be supporting the much needed Garment Center and the American Economy at large!
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