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.

Why should I become an FBI Business Member?

• A major discount on AIMS Apparel Information Management Systems and Apparel Easyshop Systems www.aimstsi.com
• A major discount on Apparel Easyshop Online Retail Cart Systems www.apparelcart.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.
• One Hour free consulation with any FBI Consulant (California Members only) or two (2) free seminars value price of $70.00 
• 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

FBI Industry Partnership:

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

Why should I become an FBI Industry Partner:

OUR CONNECTIONS:

• Year-round promotion by listing your company's name and logo in the FBI Connection Newsletter (hard-copy and electronic), printed and delivered to all major apparel showrooms in the LA Fashion District, plus sent electronically to FBI's 14,000 email database.

• List your company's direct website link on FBI's online "Resource Partner Directory"; a resource guide visited by 1,000’s of individuals in the fashion industry.

OUR RESOURCE CENTER: located in the California Market Center, the hub of the LA Fashion District

• Use of the FBI Resource Center for demonstrations, training, meetings, and seminars.

• Opportunity to Create, Host and Promote Your Own Seminars at the FBI Resource Center  
  

• You and your employees receive a 20% discount on all FBI’s classes, workshops, IT training & seminars.

EXCLUSIVITY

• Get invited to exciting Mixers, Fashion Shows, and Sample Sales - exclusive only to our members. 
• Become part of a unique network of like-minded, successful individuals in your field.

• Support the economic vitality of the US and Global apparel and textile industries, which will ultimately directly benefit FBI Partners

Membership fees:

• $750 Resource Partner, (Name listed in FBI's Resource Partner Directory)
• $2,500 Corporate Partner, (Name listed in FBI's Resource Partner Directory)
• $5,000 National Partner, (Name listed as FBI's Benefactors on website, as well as Resource Directory)
• $10,000 & above - FBI Patron & Sponsoring Partner, (Name listed on FBI's Front Homepage, as well as Resource Directory)

FBI is a non-profit 5013(c) and all memberships are a tax deductible donation

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