Walking Tour of the LA Fashion District

Walking Tour of the LA Fashion District Opportunity to Meet Leading Showroom Reps, Textiles Suppliers, and connect to Service Related Resources February 10, 2010 9am - 5pm This full-day walking tour is designed for start-up and growing apparel business owners who want exposure to valuable resources and connections to industry experts. In this action packed day you will: * Tour the four major apparel marts in the LA Fashion District * Visit veteran sales reps showrooms * Understand what quality sales reps are looking for * Learn how to best present you line to showrooms * Find textile outlets with low or no minimums * Gain referrals to pattern makers and trend services Tentative Itinerary 9.30am - Meet at the FBI in the California Market Center for coffee and orientation. (Bring walking shoes) 10am - Visit a California Market Center showroom (TBD) 11am - Walk to local fabric resources Noon - Visit Copper Building for tour 1pm - Lunch at Tiara Cafe (Included) 2pm - Visit New Mart Building 3pm - New Mart Sales Representative overview 4pm - Visit Garry Building showroom space 4:15pm - The Apparel Mart for patternmakers 4:30pm - Return to FBI for overview and networking and trend presentation 5-5:30pm - Networking If you need hotels we work with California Market Center to get discounts from local hotels. Members - $175.00 Non Members - $255.00 Price for everyone includes Lunch!

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