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“Just tape a rubber band around my wrist or something,” said eight-year-old Audrey Frazee to her mom. Who would have thought a brand would emerge from that request? Junior Achievement USA recently recognized Audrey and her mother Kimberly McCain for their entrepreneurial spirit and...

Let’s face it: Kids are expensive. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, it will cost a middle-income couple an estimated $241,080 to raise a child born in 2013 for the next 18 years. In a child’s early years, a lot of money goes toward toys. Luckily, we found a fun...

Have you ever been the victim of hot candle wax dripping on your dining table? American singer and songwriter Kelly Hogan once sang, “I guess we just can’t have nice things.” With this little rubber band trick, you can keep your cozy candles burning on your treasured table. Just...

We have so much appreciation for our fans. We value your opinion, and we want to give you a say in our next big development. We are in the process of creating packaging for our Corner to Corner and 4-way bands and have it narrowed down to three options. Please take our short survey and let...

Roll out the red carpet! An Alliance Rubber product has appeared in another Hollywood movie. Lone Survivor is the latest film in which a product of ours has starred. In the movie you will frequently see our crepe parachute bands used by the SEALs on the Load Bearing Equipment (LBE) around their...

Scarves are like underwear – you likely store them in a drawer or basket. However, since scarfs are outerwear, they should be organized similarly to shirts, jackets, pants, etc. Bonus: This method of storage prevents wrinkles. Make it happen with a spare hanger and six rubber bands. Wrap...

We live in a fast-paced world. It is amazing how much we are able to do on a day-to-day basis. Unfortunately, filing all of our work in an organized manner is often not a priority. Getting organized is a common New Year’s resolution, and like most New Year’s resolutions, it is one...

Alliance Rubber is giving one lucky person a vacation trip for a family of four to the U.S. National Park of his/her choice (a $5,000 value). For a chance to win, all you need to do is pledge to spend one dollar a day on American goods. According to the Economic Policy Institute, America...

Loom kits were one of the most popular toys of Christmas 2013. With these colorful rubber bands, users can create bracelets, rings – even handbags. What you probably don’t know is that Alliance Rubber is the hidden ingredient to many of these kits. You would probably never guess...