Members that take advantage of the services Fashion Business Inc provides have good things to say about us:

Frances, I was very impressed with the FBI offices and it appears to be a very sophisticated operation.  Should has surmised since its' leader is also.

Had a great experience with Robert and the seminar.  I'll be back for more.  Also met with Dana and look forward to networking with the both of you and the staff.

Oh I forgot to tell Robert but the seminars deliver a most important networking opportunity to like minded and synergistic industry people.  This is a very strong selling and benefit point with many opportunistic  derivatives.
- David P

Daniel Sadigh, FBI member and president of Sugar Mood utilizes the FBI as a “check and balance” and as a resource to clear up any of the “unknowns” which he feels is prominent in the business.

Rocio Soler, FBI member and president of ‘Jolie Vie’, a line of crafted greeting cards credits the FBI for educating her on what it takes to shift her business to the next level. She receives much guidance from the FBI and is grateful for the help she has received from Frances Harder, a woman she views as knowledgeable and admirable. Ricio will count on the FBI to help her and her company realize their vision.

Hanna joined the FBI as member “number three” in 1999 and has enjoyed the benefits of membership since the FBI’s inception. She has been featured in a number of FBI fashion shows and has taken advantage of many other FBI business development opportunities.

Hanna Hartnell designer and store owner of Hartnell Collections, whose products are sold to fine boutiques around the globe, Hanna has a well defined niche in the ‘Special Occasion’ market.

Norma Zuckerman owner of The Pink Room at the Company Z, is a welcome new edition to the Fashion Business Inc.’s resource center in the New Mart Building. Zuckerman credits the FBI works to help local area manufacturers learn the skills they need for their companies to not only survive, but to thrive in this volatile industry.

“FBI is a fabulous environment which shows various parts of the industry, like college training for the fashion industry.” She credits much praise to Frances Harder for her strong sense of adventure and responsibility, and for bringing young people into the fashion industry.

Mary Wilberding, president of One World Apparel Inc. is based out of the Fashion Business Inc.’s office in the New Mart, to which Mary attributes being a vital asset to the local business economy.

Abigail, designer for a contemporary line of women’s clothing, “Vintage Betty” through her membership with the Fashion Business Inc., a huge window of opportunity has been presented for Abigail. “I am constantly learning and gaining more knowledge while at FBI... it provides absolutely wonderful networking and resources; there’s this unselfish desire to help mentor that emerging designer.”

In November, Alicia Estrada, designer and CEO of Stop Staring, was presented with the Minority Manufacturing Firm of the Year Award. Estrada credits Harder with offering the assistance she needed to get her company to its next level of growth. “I was in over my head with orders. Right at the critical moment of growing as a company, I met Frances. As soon as I became involved with the FBI, I began utilizing all of the business and marketing classes.” Even though Estrada had taken accounting and business courses prior to becoming a designer, she acknowledges that the FBI classes provided valuable information not found in traditional textbooks. “The FBI has amazing classes and seminars taught by industry professionals. I worked with the FBI consultants, who would have been too expensive for me to consider without the discounts that the FBI offers. Having these consultants guide me during that crucial period saved me thousands of dollars, and quite possibly, saved my company.”

Designer Murielle Hamilton is quick to note that her relationship with Fashion Business Incorporated has allowed her to gain invaluable knowledge of the fashion industry.“With the FBI’s numerous resources, I have learned important business fundamentals, which has increased my confidence and allowed me to concentrate on the process of design.” Murielle was also part of the FBI group invited last January to show at the Hong Kong World Boutique.“That amazing opportunity” she said “increased my international exposure and allowed me to find off-shore resources.”

Kunkel and Berman did not have prior experience in the fashion industry, and they credit Frances Harder and Fashion Business Incorporated with providing contacts and information vital to their continued success. The pair regularly attends FBI seminars, and they recently went on a trip to China with other FBI members to explore sourcing options. Sys Kunkel, “With FBI making the introductions, we visited factories and were able to foster business relationships that we wouldn’t have had otherwise.”