The FBI mentors it's participants at an office centrally located in the Fashion District downtown where it can provide personalized assistance and programs. Thanks to the generosity of the Ben and Joyce Eisenberg Foundation, the FBI operates out of a donated office in Suite 212 in the NewMart, the premiere showroom space in downtown's Fashion District. Common areas in the building have also been made available to the Incorporated for events, public programs and showroom space during market week and other industry events.

To become an FBI Member - Sign Up using the links to the right. 

Businesses

Annual fee California - $250,
Out of State - $150

Will benefit from the FBI resources in the area of product development, sales and marketing, promotion, discount market space and co-op showroom opportunity. For the designer/ manufacturer/ contractor who already have a viable business. These small businesses have access to the FBI’s consultants, attorneys, professional photographers and models at a major discount. They also have the prospect of being juried into the co-op showroom, marketing opportunities and promotional events.

• A major discount on AIMS Apparel Information Management Systems www.aimshotline.com
• Discount opportunities on market space in Designers & Agents (you must be a member with the FBI 6 months and in Business for 1 year and an exhibitor new to D & A to qualify) and in the FBI New Mart Resource Center.
• Chance to be a part of the FBI Emerging Designers Showroom in the FBI Center in the New Mart Building
• A Free Link to your web site from www.fashionbizinc.org - feature returning soon
  
• Opportunity to be reviewed for free consulting for business improvement (Empowerment Zone Only)
• Special Discounted Fees For Consulting from participating Industry Partners and FBI Consultants
• Free Designer's Showcase on www.textileandappareltraders.com
• 20% discount off all FBI seminars, classes and events
• Lower minimum yardage requirement for purchases at Ragfinders
• Benefit from FBI’s referral services & networking opportunities
• Discount on Fashion For Profit from Design Concept to Manufacturing ($30, retail price $55) www.fashionforprofit.com
• 50% discount on the Apparel News: one year subscription: $45 print edition, $50 online edition, $85 for both. (located at the Cal Market Center) www.apparelnews.net
• Discount on the TALA book (located at the Cal Market Center) www.talausa.com
  

Students

Annual fee $35
(Up to 2 years after graduation. Business Owners Exempt)

For students who want to get involved and begin the important networking and business training process necessary to
become a successful designer / manufacturer.

• 20% discount off all FBI seminars, classes and events
• Benefit from the FBI’s referral services
• Great Networking, Job and Internship Opportunities
• Discount on the Apparel News: one year subscription $42 (located at the Cal Market Center) www.apparelnews.net
• Discount on the TALA book (located at the Cal Market Center) www.talausa.com
• Discounted price on consultations
• Student dressers and volunteers needed for Fashion Show events
• Discount on Fashion For Profit, from Design Concept to Manufacturing, ($30, retail price $55) www.fashionforprofit.com

Industry Partner

Statistics show that 78% of incubated businesses are still in business after 5 years!

The FBI's overriding goal is to bring value to our membership through, among other things, educational seminars, retraining and networking opportunities. Clearly, your company has a service from which FBI members would benefit. Your company in return would benefit from its partnership with the FBI in a number of ways...

• Access to viable business owners at a point at which they begin to establish their on-going business relationships
• Opportunity to participate in resource seminars to introduce services/products to the industry.
• Use of FBI Resource Center for demonstrations, training, and seminars
• Support the economic vitality of the US apparel and textile industries, which will ultimately directly benefit FBI Partners.
• Corporate services listed on the FBI website with link to your companies website
• Listing in FBI Connection (print and electronic newsletter) printed and delivered throughout all showrooms within all major apparel marts in the LA Fashion District, plus sent electronically to FBI email list.

Membership fees:

• $750 Resource Partner
• $2,500 Corporate Partner
• $5,000 National Partner
• $10,000 & above - FBI Patron & Sponsoring Partner:
  Name listed at the FBI’s center as benefactor and supporter of the FBI
• $5,000 Extra Benefit: Front Page Website position.

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