Upcoming Webinars for Retailers, Apparel Manufacturers & Entrepreneurs
CORONAVIRUS AND HOW TO PROTECT YOUR SMALL BUSINESS
FRIDAY, MARCH 20 | 1:00pm EST / 10:00am PST | PRESENTED BY SCALING RETAIL
How will Coronavirus affect your small business?
As COVID-19 spreads throughout the country and the world, we're faced with daily updates on new regulations, closures and disruptions that affect not only our public and daily lives but the greater business community. And, as larger enterprises react, where do small businesses turn?
That's why Scaling Retail is moderating this webinar on COVID-19 & SMALL BUSINESSES. With a panel of experts in the fields of legal, PR, small businesses, sourcing and more, this is a unique opportunity to have your Coronavirus/small business effects questions answered by entrepreneur professionals to better arm your business through this time of change and uncertainty.
Now is the time to take action and be informed. By bringing small businesses together, we can work together to navigate these unprecedented times.
MODERATED BY
Syama Meagher | CEO & Founder, Scaling Retail: Longtime expert in retail and fashion as a buyer, planner and merchandiser.
FEATURED PANELISTS
Manoj Shah | Attorney, Brand Counsel: Founding attorney specializing in litigation and transactional work for business and finance, intellectual property, labor & employment, and international law.
Nicole Giordano | Founder, StartUp FASHION: An online community and support system for thousands of global independent fashion designers and emerging brands.
Nichole Rairigh | Founder & CEO, The Apparel Agency: A visionary entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in product development, business development and brand management.
Deanne Yee | Co-Founder & Partner, Avant Collective: Leads Avant Collective, a boutique marketing and PR agency in New York working with clients in fashion and lifestyle.
GLOBAL ORGANIC TEXTILE STANDARD (GOTS) ROUNDTABLE WEBINAR
March 31, 2020 | 2:00PM EDt / 11:00am PST | presented by gots
2:00pm - 2:25pm Welcome and overview of Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
1) Brief overview of the standard; 2) What kind of labeling claims can be made on GOTS-certified products; 3) GOTS marketing advantage
Presented by: Lori Wyman, GOTS Representative for North America.
2:25pm - 2:45pm What’s involved in a GOTS inspection?
Pritam Pradhan, Sustainable Textiles Certifier from Control Union Certifications, will address the requirements of an on-site GOTS certification.
2:45pmpm - 3:05 Case study of a GOTS-certified brand
Marci Zaroff, author of ECOrenaissance; Founder, MetaWear; Founder, Farm to Home; Co-Founder, BeyondBrands; Founder, Under the Canopy; and Producer, THREAD Documentary | Driving Fashion Forward.
3:05pm - 3:25pm Case Study of a GOTS-Certified Manufacturer
Featuring Scott Wilson, Founder, UStrive Manufacturing.
3:25pm - 4:00pm Open Q&A session
The above panelists will answer questions from participants.
This webinar is free and open to all. Pre-registration is NOT required.
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WEBINAR BEGINS AT 2:00PM EST / 11:00AM PST
Additionally, the session will be recorded and posted on the GOTS website to be viewed at your convenience.