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Garment Industry Development Center (GIDC) [New York] The Garment Industry Development Corporation is a non profit organization established in 1984 by the City of New York, The Garment Workers' Union (now UNITE HERE!), and the New York Skirt & Sportswear Association to strengthen New York City's apparel industry. The GIDC has evolved into a multi-tiered service organization providing marketing, buyer referrals, training and technical assistance to New York apparel manufacturers and workers. They assist to help match designers and brand label developers meet NYC's high quality garment manufacturers.

Fashion Business Incorporated (FBI) [Los Angeles] Fashion Business Inc. (501c3) provides California's apparel entrepreneurs with the resources and training to turn their vision into a profitable reality. The FBI Resource Center along with their website and business partners offers their members industry specific business & compliance education, sourcing, networking and marketing and consulting services. These services promote the success of FBI members and insure the future vibrancy of California's fashion industry. It is the goal of the FBI to make said services available at low or no cost to it�s members. Providing professional development, mentoring, business and management training to owners and prospective owners of small apparel businesses. Offering opportunities for networking and introductions to industry services, resources, suppliers and products. Marketing and promotion of members' products. Creating a common ground for the diverse sectors of the Los Angeles Apparel Industry to join together for their mutual benefit. Creating a crossroads of manufacturers and contractors. Supporting and reinforcing downtown as the center of the Apparel Industry in Southern California through real estate location services. Enhancing employment and tax revenues through the growth of small businesses.

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