Event Alert: DC Fashion Advocacy Day!

Tuesday, May 31, 2011
The Greater Washington Fashion Chamber of Commerce
Invites All Fashion Professionals and
Members of the Creative Community to Unite!
As small business owners, fashion professionals and members of the creative community, your presence is requested. Join us as we assemble at the City Council Building for DC Fashion Advocacy Day to advocate the issues and challenges we encounter as business owners. This is a unique opportunity for fashion professionals and members of the creative community across the Greater Washington Area, to meet face-to-face with their representatives to raise awareness on issues affecting their community.

Fashion Advocacy Day is open to the Public!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED BEFORE MAY 25, 2011

For More information contact government@gwfcc.org

www.gwfcc.org

Get involved! Make a difference!

 

What is Advocacy Day?

 

An Advocacy Day:

 

Advocacy Day will show solidarity among the fashion professionals and creative community across the District of Columbia and a commitment to having our voice heard by the City Council.

 

Can I participate in advocacy day? How can I get involved?

 

You should participate to:

• Stay in touch with GWFCC to find out what’s happening in Washington on all legislation and initiatives that affect the fashion professionals and the creative community.
• Participate in our annual Advocacy Day (May 31) to speak with your City Council representative and their staff about what is going on in your district. Bring your personal story of how certain legislation, or lack thereof, has affected your business, organization or community.
• Stay abreast of the issues in your organizations, community, district, and state that impact fashion related business.
• Write to your Council representatives and visit their offices to advocate for changes and legislation as needed.
• Use your voting power! During election cycles, support the candidates who stand for our industries and fashion businesses in our communities.