The Greater Washington Fashion Chamber of Commerce (GWFCC)
urges ALL members to join us as we advocate for the implementation of
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
John A. Wilson Building
The
District of Columbia has a thriving creative community that contributes
to the growth of many small businesses in the District.
According
to the Small Business Administration, small businesses totaled 58,616
in D.C. in 2009. They represent 92.5 percent of all employers and employ
46.6 percent of the private-sector workforce. The fashion industry
plays a significant role in that structure - employing thousands and
contributing to a local and national economy by generating more than $10
billion in wages and more than $1.6 billion in tax revenues.
Emerging
fashion designers and other artists in D.C. are part of the next
generation of business owners and jobs creators - they are the anchors
of our Main Street, but they need the tools and resources to move
forward. The D.C. Fashion Incubator has been a great resource for
growing designers providing them with the infrastructure and training to
become successful business owners, but we also need support from our
leaders in government.
Your support is needed to grow and expand the District's creative economy!
For more information and to RSVP email Jennifer Fisher at info@gwfcc.org
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