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24 Seven Inc. is the preeminent full service, creative job source for the fashion, home and beauty industries. With an enormous network of highly qualified professionals, 24 Seven is the connection of choice for any freelance or full-time staffing need within the industries we serve. 24 Seven Online provides member companies and talented job seekers with an array of interactive tools to find and connect with each other directly and discreetly, avoiding the need for any third party involvement. For more information, contact Stuart T. Kagel at (212) 966-4426 and skagel@24seveninc.com, or visit 24seveninc.com.
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Big Idea Advertising is a boutique advertising agency in New York City. We build brands that are attention-getting and memorable that resonate with consumers. We help companies find a distinct voice for their products and services. Big Idea is truly a marketing partner. By connecting the dots between strategy, consumer desire and creative solution, we create brand communications with relevance and a point of view. Our work generates real results evident in increased sales, awareness and brand loyalty. Our clients agree, saying time and time again, "Big Idea, they just get us." For more information, contact Steve DeFontes at (212) 387-8787 and sd@bigideaadv.com, or visit bigideaadv.com.
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Computer Generated Solutions, Inc. offers a comprehensive array of strategic business applications designed to meet the most challenging and complex requirements of today's global economy. Our technology solutions help achieve immediate significant returns and enable successful and sustained growth. BlueCherry®, built specifically to address the needs of apparel, footwear and accessories companies, is the most advanced ERP and Supply Chain Management solution available, providing dynamic supply chain and inventory insight from design to delivery. For more information, contact Paul Magel at (212) 408-3800, and pmagel@cgsinc.com, or visit bluecherry.com.
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Corporate Solutions Group LLC, is a rapidly growing New York City premier middle-market investment banking boutique, focused on structuring Employee Stock Ownership Plans as well as providing other liquidity alternatives for middle market business owners. The firm leverages its accumulated knowledge to deliver expert insight and advisory services, including raising capital for private companies and facilitating leveraged buyouts. CSG prides itself not only on its corporate finance sophistication and structuring capabilities, but also on its ability to provide timely, knowledgeable strategic advice and creative financing solutions. For more information, contact Larry Kaplan at (212) 433-5500 and lkaplan@csgfin.com, or visit csgfin.com.
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Davidoff Malito & Hutcher LLP is one of New York's premier law firms specializing in the representation of fashion clients. We represent fashion companies ranging from start-ups to public companies in licensing and distribution agreements; business formations; mergers and acquisitions; financial and factoring agreements, real estate matters; commercial litigations and arbitrations; and bankruptcy matters. For more information, please contact Charles Klein at (646) 428-3240, or visit dmlegal.com.
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DHS & Company Inc. is a consulting firm that specializes in improving client profitability through the implementation of practical and real-life solutions. Founded in 1998, the two principals have over 50 years of business experience in finance, accounting, taxation and systems analysis. DHS & Company has provided valuable assistance to fashion manufacturers, distributors, importers and retailers, including start-ups and turn-arounds. For more information, contact David Sorblum, CPA, President, at (914) 366-0066 and david@dhsandco.com, or visit dhsandco.com.
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Dynamic International is the parent firm of a group of specialized operating companies who pioneered and, for the past fifty years, specializes in the warehouse, distribution, transportation and value added services which are unique to the fashion and apparel industry. The formation of Dynamic Worldwide Logistics, with offices in both China and the U.S.A. and facilities at every major U.S, Gateway, enables Dynamic to provide door to door, Ocean and Air, consolidation and Transloading services on a global scale. For more information, contact Andrew Rotondi at (973) 939-9508 and sales@dynamiconline.com, or visit dynamiconline.com.
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ENK International Trade Events For more information, contact Tom Nastos at (212) 759-8055 and tnastos@enkshows.com, or visit enkshows.com.
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ESP Trendlab specializes in color, trend and consumer research and services for the fashion, beauty and home industries. Founded by CEO Ellen Sideri in 1979, ESP Trendlab has held a leadership position in trend forecasting and consulting in North America for over 20 years. Over 1000 design-driven and market-sensitive companies trust ESP Trendlab and its network of global trend partners to accurately anticipate and identify leading-edge opportunities for visionary strategy and product development. For more information, contact Cathleen Sheehan, President at (212) 629-9200, x25 and csheehan@esptrendlab.com, or visit esptrendlab.com.
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Friedman LLP is a leading certified public accounting and consulting firm with over 200 professionals, with offices in Manhattan, Long Island and New Jersey. For over 80 years, the firm has served the New York apparel/textile industries with services ranging from traditional accounting, tax and business consulting to forensic accounting, financial services and business information and technology consulting. For more information, contact Harriet Greenberg, Partner, at (212) 842-7570 and hgreenberg@friedmanllp.com, or visit friedmanllp.com.
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Grunfeld, Desiderio, Lebowitz, Silverman & Klestadt LLP is one of the nation's largest law firms devoted exclusively to international trade and Customs matters. The firm specializes in counseling importers and exporters in structuring transactions to minimize tariffs and to be in compliance with the myriad of regulations governing the movement of goods across international borders. For more information, contact Peter W. Klestadt at (212) 973-7728 and pklestadt@gdlsk.com, or visit gdlsk.com.
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Hilldun Factors has been a fixture in the apparel industry since 1958, specializing in providing small to medium sized companies with factoring and financing. Hilldun provides (i)traditional factoring services (credit and collection) and (ii)advances (loans) against accounts receivable, inventory and/or orders. Hilldun is very active in all areas of the apparel and accessories industries and is particularly well known for working with better fashion designers. For more information, contact Jeffrey D. Kapelman at (212) 244-2600 and kapelman@hilldun.com, or visit hilldun.com.
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HUB International Northeast (NYSE: HBG) is a leading insurance brokerage specializing in arranging insurance and risk management programs for the Apparel industry. For over 50 years, HUB has served as trusted insurance advisors to a wide variety of organizations within the fashion industry including manufacturers, distributors, retail chains, importers, exporters, contractors, factors and many more. HUB works with top-rated insurance companies to create comprehensive, cost-effective insurance programs in the following areas: Property & Casualty Insurance, Employee Benefits & Life and Personal Lines. HUB has a growing menu of offerings and provides many core value-added services to clients such as risk management and loss control, contract reviews and claims management, etc. For more information, please contact Frank DeLucia, Senior Vice President at (212) 338-2395 and Frank.DeLucia@hubinternational.com, or visit hubnortheast.com.
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J.P. Morgan Chase For more information, contact Abby E Parsonnet at (212) 270-0534 and abby.e.parsonnet@chase.com, or visit jpmorgan.com.
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The Jassin Consulting Group is a full service consulting firm focused upon maximizing opportunities in the global fashion home and accessories wholesale and retail industries. Our six areas of focus are mergers and acquisitions, brand management/ positioning/ licensing/ marketing, product procurement/ sourcing, strategic consulting, specialty financing/ royalty securitization and inventory management. We maintain offices in New York, Tokyo and London. For more information, contact Andrew V. Jassin at (212) 382-0045 and ajassin@jassinconsultinggroup.com.
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The Kaufman Organization is a diversified New York-based real estate company active in ownership of commercial property, office leasing, management and acquisitions, with a special focus on the Fashion Center. With experienced leasing specialists, our team is ready to provide clients with sound advice, while negotiating favorable leasing transactions for tenants and owners alike. Kaufman Organizationšs sole objective is to get our clients the best deal and space possible. For more information, contact Howard Rosenblum at (646) 421-6421 and howardr@kaufmanorganization.com, or visit kaufmanorganization.com.
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Linda Gaunt Communications is a full service strategic communications, marketing and public relations agency that specializes in fashion, luxury and lifestyle, leveraging our unique understanding of luxury to other sectors. We bring ideas, brands and products to the public, and create lifestyle experiences. Our team is comprised of seasoned professionals who have worked with respected and recognizable international brands, bringing to them valuable expertise in every aspect of marketing and communications, from the fine details of press outreach and event planning to the long arc of brand image and postioning. We raise profiles. We get important press. We drive sales. For more information, contact Linda Gaunt at (212) 810-2894 and Linda@lindagaunt.com, or visit lindagaunt.com.
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As the creator of many of New York's hottest new magazines, MANN PUBLICATIONS is committed to providing an insiders view on the Fashion and Textiles, Real Estate, and Financial industries. Including 'Fashion Mannuscript', 'Fashion Mannuscript West', 'Mann Report' 'Mann About Town' and 'Mann on the Street', each publication features experienced editors, writers and photographers -- an incredible stable of talent unmatched by any other publishing company. For more information, contact Jeff Mann at (212) 840-6266 and jmann@mannpublications.com, or visit mannpublications.com.
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Milo Kleinberg Design Associates. For more information, contact Jeffrey Kleinberg at (212) 532-9800 and jkleinberg@mkda.com, or visit mkda.com.
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Profit Solutions Group, Inc. provides wholesalers manufacturers and distributors the enhanced ability to recover unauthorized and erroneous chargebacks issued by retailers, through its consulting and outsource practice, chargeback recovery service and deduction management software package. For more information, contact Jeffrey Knopman, President at (212) 779-0907 and JKnopman@profitsolutionsgroup.com, or visit profitsolutionsgroup.com.
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Rosenthal & Rosenthal Inc. is a privately-held factoring and finance company. R&R was founded in 1938 by Imre J. Rosenthal, whose inspiring leadership spanned more than a half-century. With over 300 people on staff, R&R serves an expanding client base whose diverse activities span the globe. For more information, contact Mr. Michael Stanley at (212) 356-1497 and mstanley@rosenfact.com, or visit rosenthalinc.com.
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Vandegrift Forwarding Company, Inc. is a full service customs broker freight forwarder that has been servicing the import/export community for over 50 years. Vandegrift specializes in the apparel industry and has devised programs that have served its clients well in this trade sensitive environment. We understand the problems, issues, and various pressures that come to bear and are unique to the wearing apparel market. For more information, contact Michael Toole at (201) 915-9500, x106 and mtoole@vandegriftinc.com, or visit vandegriftinc.com.
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Wells Fargo Business Credit - Purchase Order Finance Group (formerly Transcap) has significant financial and operational expertise that you can call upon to deliver customized inventory finance programs to meet your short-term financial needs. We have helped numerous companies in the apparel and accessories industry take advantage of large sales and seasonal opportunities for business growth. Please contact Paul Schuldiner to discuss how we can provide a customized funding solution for up to 100% of the cost of inventory: paul.d.schuldiner@wellsfargo.com, or (646) 728-3250.
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