CFA Member Spotlight
November 4th, 2011

The California Fashion Association (CFA) is a non-profit organization established to provide information for business expansion and growth to the apparel and textile industry of California.  The mission of the CFA is to define the industry's economic impact, and to outline export opportunities as well as global sourcing options.

 

California is the "Gate to the Americas" and American style!

 

Upcoming  Events: 

 

Nov 8: Conference/ Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, CIT, CFA / Topic: 2011 Los Angeles Area Fashion Industry Profile 

 

Nov 8: CFA Panel and Seminar / Market Tuesday. "Building Your Retail Brand"    

 

Nov 9:  2011 Otis Report on the Creative Economy / Zipper Concert Hall at the Colburn School 

 

Nov 10:  CFA Fashion Industry Human Resource Association (FIHRA) Meeting: Los Angeles Chapter 

 

Nov 15:  CFA Presentation / Buchalter Nemer - "California's Fashion Industry - A Current Snapshot" 

  

Nov 15: CFA Member Event: Advanced Apparel Import & Customs Compliance Workshop for Foreign Trade Association (FTA)  

 

Dec 15: CFA ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 

   

 

For more information of all events, please contact the CFA office. 

 

          

                                                                          Samuel Hoi  

                                                                          President

Visit their website here      

The 2011 Otis Report on the Creative Economy of the Los Angeles Region captures the monumental economic force of the creative industries in Southern California. Join Otis for a conversation with leaders from the business, philanthropic, and cultural fields to discuss the diverse aspects of our creative capital and explore actionable steps to foster and grow our creative enterprises.  

 

> Upcoming Event: 2011 Otis Report on the Creative Economy "Investing In Our Creative Capital" - Wednesday, November 9th, 8:30am/  

Zipper Concert Hall at the Colburn School

For more information, or to register online please click here   

Contact: 310-665-6858 or hschraeder@otis.edu  

 

 

                                                                   Hatel Bhakta, Mitesh Solanki

                                                                   Partners

Visit their website here

 
Creative Intellects, designed and manages the web presence for the California Fashion Manufacturing website.   In conjunction with building custom web applications, Creative Intellects assists companies with their focus in digital media and interactive solutions. Services include creative imaging, digital media, market research, interactive media, search engine marketing, and social media.   

  

> Upcoming Event: Market Tuesday Retailing Seminar "Building Up Your Retail Brand" Tuesday, November 8th, 12pm-1pm / Suite A206
California Market Center
Contact : hatel@creativeintellects.com -or- mitesh@creativeintellects.com  
 

                                 
                                                                          Nick Hart
                                                                         Managing Director 

Visit their Website here

Bibby Financial Services has launched a new incentive program for its up-and-coming brand manufacturing clients. This cooperative effort with the CFA affords these manufacturers the opportunity to learn about current issues in the industry affecting their business decisions and potential growth, via a 'special' CFA membership for developing fashion businesses.

 

Bibby is a leading global market specialist offering business cash flow solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises. Recent fundings include: *$2M combined purchase order and factoring facility for a designer and   distributor of performance outerwear, apparel and accessories, based in California.

Contact:  nhart@bibbyusa.com 

If you are interested in being featured in an upcoming 'Member Spotlight', please contact the CFA office:

phone: (213) 688-6288

email: info@calfashion.org