Dianne Ursini was looking for a Made in Idaho sticker for the PBX systems Technology Alignment manufactures here in Idaho. She was proud of the fact that the coding now takes place here for the telephone system and the enclosure was made by Steelhead Metal in Nampa also. The quality of workmanship of the case from Steelhead Metal was something to be proud of and it was made right here in Nampa, ID. When looking for an organization that would have these she contacted Buy Idaho and was inquiring about companies she had seen on the list. The list provided companies selling competitive products manufactured in China or other overseas companies. Buy Idaho lists companies, for a fee, that employ individuals in the state but can sell products manufactured anywhere and may not even sell products manufactured here.

Dianne spoke to Kade Price, the VP of Development and explained that there were no organizations in the state that provide promotion of products made solely in Idaho. Kade and Dianne decided the next step was to create a website and search engine for people who wanted to support companies that manufacture in the great State of Idaho. This is the reason Made in Idaho was formed and created. Technology Alignment believes in community service and will be launching The Main Street Project sometime in 2009 to promote companies all around the United States. You can visit The Main Street Project by clicking here.

Technology Alignment believes in open source software and open source concepts. Made in Idaho is based on an open source concept while not charging for something that should be free. A prime example of one of Technology Alignment's open source projects is Pioneer Linux. Pioneer Linux is a replacement for Microsoft Windows and is provided freely to consumers and business. Even though there is no cost, the operating system is rock solid and provides the functionality that most users look for. Made in Idaho is based on that concept.

Kade is a native of Idaho and was born in Malad while Dianne was born in Connecticut and continued to migrate West and landing in Idaho from Wyoming. Dianne believes she found a home not only for her business but also for herself. Kade hopes to move back to Malad one day and open an expansion office for Technology Alignment.

The Made in Idaho Program is designed to assist Idaho companies with the identification and promotion of their Idaho made products or substantially enhanced products and services. Membership allows Made in Idaho participants to use the Made in Idaho design stickers on their products. Those that sell Made in Idaho products may also order door stickers letting patrons know they sell products manufactured in the state.

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