OPERATION MADE-May 21, 2020 (10 am to 3 pm)
Operation Made … by those who serve. Encouraging entrepreneurship one veteran at a time.
My name is Nicole O’Brien, the creator and nomad behind Unique Pl8Z and now–Operation Made.
Back in 2011, I was on a mission to create a gift for someone special. The gift needed to reflect all the wonderful times we had spent laughing, dreaming, and traveling together. A handmade art piece that celebrated the uniqueness of our journey was my vision. I created a sign using license plates from states we had traveled to, and from that one gift, Unique Pl8z was born. Unique Pl8z is so much more than just license plate art. It’s a mission to handcraft custom meaningful gifts, and employ military veterans while we do it.
Our Mission
We are on a mission to encourage entrepreneurship in the military community. We help Veteran Owned and Military-Connected product-based companies grow their businesses by connecting them with freedom-loving consumers who are proud to support military makers and the movement to buy products Made in the U.S.A.
Unlike any other gift shop in the Country, we use 3 major shopping platforms to bring you quality merchandise made by those who have served.
Shop our store in Warwick, RI, shop online, and join us every Thursday night on Facebook as we spotlight select products and introduce you to the newest veteran-owned brands on the market.
SHOP SMALL * SHOP HANDMADE * SHOP VETERAN MADE *
Unique Pl8z started off in 2011 as hobby out of my home while stationed overseas in Okinawa, Japan. It has endured several moves around the country (and world) and has grown into a full-time job that operates out of our manufacturing facility in Warwick, RI. The growth of Unique Pl8z has been a blessing and has provided me an opportunity to open up a gift shop in the front of our facility. The gift shop (Operation Made) is a way for me to pay it forward to the military community that has supported me over the last, almost, 10 years.
Operation Made –brings me to recall another journey, that of a military spouse! Operation Made brings to you quality, handcrafted products – made by those who serve! With a mission to empower and encourage the military community through entrepreneurship. Operation Made provides Veterans and their families the opportunity to share and sell their handcrafted home goods and accessories through a unique artisan boutique. Photography, Woodworking, furniture, home décor, fashion accessories, jewelry, clothing, pottery and much more can be found at Operation Made!
