Join Us: August 18th – 6:30 – 9 PM
PeopleWearSF – Network, Navigate and Re New
ISDA & Co. 21 South Park, San Francisco 94107
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August 4, 2010 PeopleWear SF Event
We had a successful PeopleWearSF event at the Hub. Thank you for all of your contributions in making this event happen.
The purpose of this event was to introduce the local apparel industry to government agencies that could support existing and new apparel designers and manufacturers. Four agencies were represented: SF Office of Small Business, Small Business Administration, SCORE, and California Department of Labor. All four agencies provided resources for support and personal connections. Links to their websites are provided elsewhere on our website.
Over 50 people attended, representing new and existing apparel businesses, in addition to educational institutions. Student volunteers from San Francisco State University and Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising helped register attendees and assist the HUB staff during the evening.
Each presenter made a statement about their agency and then took questions. Some of the most important questions centered on registering an apparel manufacturing business with the CA Department of Labor. There is a separate space here on our website to summarize registering an apparel manufacturing or contracting business. It is important for all apparel manufacturers and sewing contractors to register with the State of California and understand that there are federal regulations that prohibit sewing at home if the business sells at wholesale or retail. Board member and apparel manufacturer Steve Pinsky confirmed that labor laws regarding home sewing for business are very clear and inflexible
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After the panel, the presenters stayed to network with the attendees and answer further questions. As is often the case with the apparel industry, the conversations continued well past the 8:30 pm meeting closure. Our thanks to the HUB management for letting the networking continue, and providing such a successful venue. And thanks also to treasurer and board member Connie Ulasewicz and board member William Garnsey for food and drinks.
Submitted by: Program organizer and board member Cynthia Carley and vice president and board member Gail Baugh.
IMPORTANT UPDATE! How to Register Your Garment Manufacturing Business
Office of labor standards enforcement – Lucia Ceja
SCORE – San Francisco – Barry Livingston, representative
Small Business Adminstration – Gary Marshall
San Francisco Office of Small Business – Regina Dick-Endrizzi