June 2010

 

CURRENT  PROJECTS

  • Building Brands:  An on-going program to focus on 'growth' mid-tier companies - providing a speaker series on relevant topics to strengthen the operations of growing apparel companies. Sponsored by Focal Technology / AIMS Technology Solutions.
 Alternative Distribution Methods and Social Media Marketing- September 14
 
  • FIHRA (Fashion Industries Human Resources Assocation) - Focused sessions for the industry's Human Resource Managers discussing the key current issues
  Health Care Reform - Effects on Employee Compensation (Orange County) - October 6
 'Cost Control to Protect Your Bottom Line' / 'Trends in Employment Law - December 1
 
  • "Market Tuesday" seminars for Retailers:  A series of presentations for retailers, at the California Market Center, for interim periods between L.A. Market Weeks
 "Niche Retail Marketing - Being a Specialist!" - November 16
 
  • CEO Breakfast Series: "Health Care Reform!... Get Ready!": How the new 'Health Care Reform' will impact employers. Hosted by Buchalter Nemer and USI Insurance Services                         September 22
 
  • UCLA Extension New Business Program:  "The Business of Creativity" - The introduction of a new UCLA Extension Certificate course on the business aspects of creative industries.            September 16
                                                                                                                                      November 16
 
  • 'Fashion Angels': New CFA program, part of 'Business Innovation Strategies (BIS)', presenting an opportunity for well positioned companies to grow with access to capital. A round table format where CFA brings together capital partners with 'vetted' entrepreneurs.                                            Fall 2010
 
  • "The State of the Apparel Industry" - Orange County Edition:  Based on the success of the "Economic Crystal Ball," this special event brings the information to Orange County companies.  A prominent panel brought together to address the economic issues affecting the apparel and textile industry.  Sponsored by Wells Fargo.                                                                                                                 October 14
 
Publication Updates
 
  • "Labor Law Compliance Manual" - 2010 Edition - Update on current Federal and State employment law issues, including all new mandates.  Sponsored by Randy Youngblood of Apparel Resources.  (Free to CFA members)                                                                                                                 Available Now
 
  • "Apparel & Textile Industry Legal Issues" - 2010 Edition - Current updates on the issues affecting the industry, including copyright, trademark, internet regulations, etc.  With assistant from Crystal Zarpas of Mann & Zarpas LLP, and printing support from CIT.  (Free to CFA members)                          March
 
  • "Glossary of Technical Terms" - 2010 Edition - A summary of the various acronyms and terms used in apparel and textile technology.  The manual includes a detailed resource guide of CFA technology members and their offerings.  (Free to CFA members)                                                                  April
 
  • NEW "Guidebook for Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility" - Helps apparel companies with industry-specific issues related to balancing industrial growth with sustainability; focuses on education, health, welfare, energy conservation, and environmental impact; includes dictionary and resource guide.  (Free to CFA members)                                                                                    May
 
  • "Glossary of Environmental Issues" - Listing of the current vernacular of "green" and environmental issues.  Sponsored by Southern California Edison.  (Free to CFA members)                       Available Now
 
 
The CFA continues to provide updates of legislative activities by featuring comments from CFA members on:
 
  • California's Proposition 65:  The CFA is educating the industry about actions on this law by environmental and attorney groups toward manufacturers with 10 or more employees, where exposure to listed chemicals, including lead, might be problematic.
 
  • Design Piracy Prohibition Act (DPPA):  Reintroduced into the U.S. House of Representatives on April 30, 2009, the issue is continuing to be monitored.  The CFA is collaborating with the American Apparel and Footwear Association and other industry groups to offer suggestions to Congress.
 
  • Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA):  The CFA continues to provide updates of congressional activities no the 'Card Check' issue.  Contact the CFA office for a referral and information about the steps a company can take to prepare for the effects of this legislation.
 
  • CPSC Compliance:  The CFA's ongoing update for the Consumer Product Safety Commission guidelines affecting apparel producers of children's and junior's apparel.  Current standards for implementation are in effect, and continued briefings will be sent to members.
 

  For locations and further information for all events, please contact the CFA office.

 
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The California Fashion Association (CFA) is the business-to-business network and forum for California’s Apparel and Textile Industry, established in 1995, as a tax exempt public benefit corporation.