The Urban Electric Company's Dave Dawson is betting on good design

Published: Aug. 26, 2019, 10 a.m.

Dave Dawson started The Urban Electric Company as a small retail business in 2002\u2014it\u2019s since grown into a powerhouse of modern American craftsmanship, employing over 200 to make a wide array of custom lighting fixtures, all in a former navy yard in Charleston, South Carolina.\u200b In this episode of the Business of Home podcast, Dawson chats with host Dennis Scully a\u200bbout the challenges of manufacturing in America, why he\u2019s never sold \u200bin showrooms, and how time has become his company\u2019s most valuable resource. This episode is sponsored by Universal Furniture.