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Shop MD products:
Our Story
Fast Forward
So here’s the story. First published in 2014, BuyMarylandDirectory.com was – and continues to be – the only showcase for products made throughout Maryland by a host of manufacturers, makers, artists, crafts persons, and agribusinesses. We began with those types of companies and organizations being featured at the time in separate venues by TPRG’s Maryland With Pride (MWP), the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland (RMI), and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Main Stret Maryland Program.
Our modest but enthusiastic trio of Maryland-made product advocates came together again this year to infuse a brand new Buy Maryland Directory with 2024 digital features. Happily, our new bells and whistles include more picturesque and interactive navigations; website, social media, and QR code enabled listings; and updated market analytics support that we can use to promote product and brand awareness. With your continued support – help spread the word – we plan to grow this new showcase from hundreds to thousands of listings for your shopping pleasure!
More Media
BuyMarylandDirectory.com has always been more than your average product directory. In fact, the directory is just one of the ways that shoppers engage with the Maryland-made brands featured in our listings. Participating producers and sellers enroll in Maryland With Pride. So you’ll also find members’ Maryland-made brands featured in MWP social media posts, shopping guides, email notices, gift baskets, events venues, and more.
The Community
Operated by TPRG’s Chris Plater, Maryland With Pride raises awareness of the strength and diversity of Maryland-made products and supports “Buy Maryland.” Team work on projects and events over the years inspired RMI President Mike Galiazzo to coin the slogan, Make It To Main Street, in support of Maryland With Pride’s and RMI’s collaboration with DHCD’s Main Street Maryland Program to launch the directory. Chris maintains the directory year-round, featuring listings for Producers and Sellers of Maryland-made goods across the state.
A State of Maryland business and economic development department retiree, Chris describes the collaboration as a community engagement adventure. The producer industry has a multiplier effect. “When Shoppers in Maryland and beyond go into a store or online for purchases, we want them to be aware of Maryland brands that help to employ their family members and friends.”
Maryland With Pride members report sales across the state and nation. In addition to everyday purchases and items to celebrate special personal and corporate occasions, there’s interest from tourists who want Maryland-made souvenirs, Maryland snowbirds, as well as college students and retirees living out-of-state who want the taste and feel of home.
The Buy Maryland Directory was made possible through collaboration between The Project Resource Group – Home of Maryland With Pride (MWP), the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland (RMI), and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) Main Street Maryland Program.