Entrepreneur Don Buckner’s
patriotic plan began in 1998, when he attempted to find several American-made
products online, but was unable to do so. Frustrated, he took matters into his
own hands, purchasing the Domain MadeintheUSA.com. The website served as a
directory resource connecting patriotic consumers to more than 300,000
American-made manufacturers for several years. He also acquired the Domain
MadeInAmerica.com.
Don is no
stranger to success in business since he has been in the manufacturing industry
for over 30 years. He started out as a mechanic and welder with no formal
education. In 1997, he launched Vac-Tron Equipment, (VacTron.com) a company
that was born in his garage. In 2000, Vac-Tron was listed on the INC 500 as the
13th fastest growing privately held company, growing 6500% in just 3 years. In
the same year, he was awarded the 2000 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the
Year Award for the State of Florida. Buckner is also in the Business Hall of
Fame and Vac-Tron was Named Industry of the Year and Business of the Year.