With a location in Nashport, Ohio, The Longaberger Company is one of the premier makers of handcrafted baskets in the United States that has been in operation for more than 30 years. It also offers a variety of home and lifestyle products, including pottery, wrought iron, fabric accessories and specialty foods. The company is based in Newark, Ohio, and has a work force of more than 45,000 independent home consultants throughout the nation who sell its products directly to customers. The Longaberger Company supports the Longaberger Foundation, which works to promote entrepreneurial principles, preserve American history and ideals, strengthen families and address the regional quality of life needs.