Renaissance's Fashion Industry Network is one of the few programs in the Bay Area providing apparel and accessory entrepreneurs with the specialized training, expertise, and networks they need to succeed, including;
• Training classes and workshops that address all aspects of sales and marketing, management, production and finance.
• One on-one consultations with industry experts.
• Monthly facilitated roundtable meetings.
• Selling opportunities and linkages to buyers.
Upcoming Fashion Training:
Fashion Industry Network Roundtable - Special Guest Instructor for August - Lana Hogue, Fashion Production Specialist!
Instructor: Julie Arvan, former VP of Merchandizing at Gymboree
Monday, August 9th, September 13th, October 11th.
6:30-8:30pm
$15
Our Fashion Industry Network Roundtable surrounds you with other apparel and accessory business owners, and helps you get your business going and growing! Roundtables are held every month on the 2nd Monday.
*Sign-up forall workshops by going to: www.acteva.com/go/rec
Next 4-part class begins July 28th, 2010
Class meets every Wednesday from 6-9pm for 4 weeks.
The 4-week Start Your Own Business class helps students recognize and develop the personal and business skills needed to start a successful business. It provides an introduction to management, marketing and finances, as well as an idea viability and personal readiness assessment.
Renaissance's network of apparel and accessory
entrepreneurs includes over 300 designers including:
Sharon Eisenhauer
Functional Accessories
www.haikubags.com
Melissa Joy Manning
Jewelry
www.mjmetal.com
Emily Meyer
Children’s Clothing
www.teacollection.com
Rachel Pearson
Children’s Clothing
www.speesees.com
Jen Ryan
Surf Wear for Women
www.mooloolabaus.com
Stephanie Verrieres and Kimie Sako
Women’s Clothing
www.verrieres-sako.com
Robindira Unsworth
Jewelry
www.robindira.com
Our Partners include:
CCA
peopleWearSF
