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TCFWA NEWS UPDATE –February 2008
STUDENT PLACEMENT PROGRAM – INSTEP WEST have a number of students from schools along the western suburbs corridor wishing to do fashion design and would like to undertake on the job work experience/ training one day per week over 16 weeks with fashion businesses in the Industry.
For further information, contact INSTEP WEST Rosalie Evans on 0438 75 4411.
INDOJET – SPECIAL OFFER ON FLIGHTS TO BALI – FEBRUARY 2008
Special rates to Bali from Perth start from $100 (excl taxes) - For further information on IndoJet/Ozjet offer look at www.indojet.com.au
FASHION EXPOSED, SYDNEY – March 9-11 2008 – TCF Australia group showcase – If you would like to showcase your fashion label with TCFWA – one space is still available. Email ena.pang@tcfwa.com Phone 08 94793777
POSITION VACANT – WIKIDZ require a Distribution and Customer Service Person
Interested? Contact Carolyn O’Driscoll on 08 9277 1322 or email headoffice@wikidz.com.au
PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY – Designers required Canberra Royal Show, Late February 2008. If you are looking to increase your exposure to the Canberra market to showcase your garments and or accessories please email by return to carol.hanlon@tcfwa.com
TRADE EXHIBITION – AUSTRALIAN SHOE AND ACEESSORIES FAIR – FEBRUARY 15-17 2008. Visit www.australianshoefair.com
L’OREAL MELBOURNE FASHION FESTIVAL (LMFF) 2 -9 March - visit www.lmff.com.au for a listing of all events, parades and seminars
FASHION FORECAST & TREND INFORMATION – Worth Global Style Network (WGSN) have once again kindly sponsored TCFWA & TCF Australia members with access to their fantastic global trend and forecast information at TCF Resource Centre WA and/or through our TCF Australia Cluster group network meetings. If you wish to visit TCFWA offices to view this valuable information, or details of a TCF Australia Cluster network group near you, please email ena.pang@tcfwa.com for further information on WGSN and their global fashion & trend services available, visit www.wgsn.com
OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN SOURCING TOUR WITH EXPERIENCED INTERNATIONAL DESIGNERS AND SOURCING CONSULTANTS THROUGH CHINA, HK. Timeline: 31 March to 14 April
Through our TCF Bali Network established last November one VERY experienced Bali based designer is hosting a group of locally based designers on a China/HK sourcing mission and has graciously extended this offer to any of our TCFWA/TCF Australia Network can also join in. If you are interested in receiving further information and travelling with likeminded people re sourcing accessories, jewellery etc, please reply ASAP to info@tcfbali.com
TCF WA MEMBERSHIPS – we are currently reviewing our TCF membership database, if you would like to renew your membership please email for a TCF WA membership form to be emailed or posted out to you. Annual Subscription $99 contact mel.rom@tcfwa.com ph 0894793777
MULTICULTURAL WOMEN’S SEWING PROJECT – TCFWA is currently running workshops with Perth based multicultural women with sewing skills who may wish to start a home sewing business. If you have any simple small runs of contractor sewing, finishing, beading or embroidery required please forward your request on email to carol.hanlon@tcfwa.com
BUSINESS EXIT WORKSHOP – 19 March – Are you a Business owner? Do you have a strategy to exit your Business?
Do you want to get the best price for your TCF Business when you sell it. This informative workshop delivered by specialist facilitators and professional advisers, with the opportunity to talk to advisors “ ONE on ONE provides comprehensive information on Capital Gains Tax, Superannuation, Wills and Estates, Goodwill, Family Business Equality and Business and legal structures. This program is normally valued at $750 – Heavily funded by AusIndustry and is being run in conjunction with ECU. YOUR INVESTMENT IS NOW only $55.00 email workshops@belmontbec.com Ph 94793777
TCF AUSTRALIA BUSINESS GROWTH PROJECT
DESIGN EDGE TRAINING AND MENTORING PROJECT
These two national programs are providing business skills, workshops, industry forums, national TCF online directory, online business mentoring, help line services and assisting the development of a national TCF Cluster Network groups and online shops. Workshops listing below For further info email: info@tcfaustralia.com
TCF AUSTRALIA BUSINESS GROWTH WORKSHOPS – FEB/MARCH, 2008
- Perth WA: Fashion Industry Intellectual Property Workshop – 26 February
- Perth WA: Business Exit Workshop – 19 March
- Perth WA: Importing and Exporting Workshop – 26 March
- Melbourne VIC: Melbourne Fashion Incubator – 6 March
- Sydney NSW: Clearly Business – 7 March
- Sydney NSW: Fashion Exposed – 9-11 March – Visit Stand 4820
- Wagga NSW: Riverina Business Enterprise Centre – 12 March
- Byron Bay NSW: Byron Creative – 14 March
- If you would like further information on any of the workshops listed or if you would like to register your interest for online business mentoring etc. Please reply to workshops@tcfwa.com or contact Ena Pang on 08 9479 3777
FASHION AWARD & EXPOS, TOWNSVILLE, APRIL 2008 – Stockland Townville 2008 $100,000 Opal Fashion Bash 2008 –
Viewwww.fashionbash.com.au
ACASPA EXHIBITION 2008, JUNE 7TH – 10TH 2008 – Textiles & Canvas Expo held in Townsville, North Queensland. www.acaspa.com.au
TCF GLOBAL NETWORK – TCF Bali launched Nov 2007 at Bali Fashion Week.
If you wish to register your interest to connect with the many countries we are forming sourcing and designer networks. Please reply to info@tcfglobal.com for a membership form and further information (TCFWA & TCF Australia members receive complimentary membership in TCF Global)
TCF WA HONG KONG BUYING MISSION – July 2008. If you wish to register to join our Buying Mission to Hong Kong in July, please reply to ena.pang@tcfwa.com You may also be eligible for 3 night’s sponsorship for your accommodation.
TEXTILE RETREAT, Coffs Harbour, 26th April - 4th May for further information visit www.becreativebythesea.com
INTERNATIONAL EVENT - AUSTRADE ARE SEEKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST, CANADA – Austrade are seeking expressions of interest in proposed jewellery and fashion accessory trade event being planned for the Canadian market. This event will feature Australian Jewellery and fashion accessory products in Calgary and Toronto – For more information contact: Eric Gordon on 08 92617909 email eric.gordon@austrade.gov.au
INTERNATIONAL EVENT - MIAMI FASHION WEEK – APRIL 9-13 2008 – Labels need to be export ready or already exporting to international markets. Women’s and Men’s Accessories and Jewellery also includes small exhibition area with invited buyers from USA and Latin America to attend. Event details www.miamifashionweek.com Email: carol.hanlon@tcfwa.com for further information.
INTERNATIONAL TRADE EXHIBITIONS AND TEXTILES – To view a view a wide range of global Textile fairs visit www.messefrankfurt.com
AUSTRALIAN TCF SOURCING & INFORMATION WEBSIBES: www.textileb2central.com and www.apparelb2bcentral.com
If you wish to have events, articles or information be considered for our WA or National TCF newsletters please email yvonne.hale@tcfwa.com
Wishing you a successful year in 2008
Regards
Carol, Ena, Mel, Yvonne
