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A local woman was laid off and her job was outsourced overseas. Instead of looking for a new job, Robyn Posey decided to create one and help others keep their jobs in the process.

It may not inspire you to open your own business but it might at least inspire you to look a little more closely at the tags the next time you're shopping.

Robyn Posey created the store U.S. Only and became a business woman. The store sells many items including jewelry, clothing ranging from T-shirts to hunting apparel, and flags. All of it is made in the United States. She even bags items in her own store.    

"We put a flag in every bag and our bags are made in the United States, also," said Posey.

Her store was born after she was laid off her job in 2010. She says she had a good resume but could not find work. Her former job went overseas and Posey was angry.

"I started looking in my closet, at all my clothes, and I had maybe one dress, no blue jeans and a couple of shirts that were made in America," said Posey.

That led to an online search for locally-made products. It was such a challenge she decided to make it easier on others.

"I sunk my life savings into it. I actually closed my personal bank account and just opened up a business account," recalled Posey.

Posey says she gains her strength from God, family and friends. She says she prays about the store everyday. It appears those prayers are paying off. Her biggest seller is Okabashi shoes from Buford.

"I saw on the news, I think it was channel 5, that they've added 150 more jobs, and I'm hoping that I had something to do with that," Posey said.
    
Though she never dreamed of being a business owner, Posey says finding "Made in America" tags is a job made for her.

U.S. Only is located at 11 Mountain St. in Blue Ridge, Georgia. They can be reached at 706-946-4872.