The Greater Washington Fashion Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it will celebrate "DC FASHION AWARENESS MONTH" during the month of May.

The purpose of DC Fashion Awareness Month is to foster awareness and generate support for all aspects of the local fashion industry.

Throughout the month of May, GWFCC will be hosting events that aim to unite and educate the local fashion industry about the possibilities that exist for a vibrant fashion-driven economy in Washington, DC.

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Do you have a passion for fashion, and want to help the local fashion industry grow in Washington, DC?

If so, please join the Greater Washington Fashion Chamber of Commerce (GWFCC) on Saturday, May 9th from 12-6pm as we launch our first “Fashion Canvassing Project".

GWFCC is "taking it to the streets" in this fashionable grassroots campaign. Volunteers will be dispatched to various areas of DC to do outreach, awareness and to administer the Fashion Census Survey.  Why is this important you ask? Because if we have proof that local fashion businesses exist in DC, we can easily advocate for more resources to support this emerging creative economy!! 

Afterwards, volunteers, the GWFCC team, and special invited guests, will enjoy a private networking reception. To read more about the Fashion Census, please visit http://gwfcc.org.

Schedule of Events:

• 9:30am: Volunteer Training- H Street Main Street, 961 H S. NE.
• 10am:  Press Conference at Spoiled and Rotten Boutique and Kids Spa, Address: 1012 H St. NE
• 10:30-5pm:  Fashion Census Headquarters Address:  H Street Main Street, 961 H St. NE
• 5pm: All street beat volunteers need to return to H Street Main Street by 5pm to turn in surveys.
• 5pm: After-Party Networking Event with fashionable movers and shakers at P&P Bar and Lounge, 421 H St NE http://papnpeteys.com

Volunteer Requirements:

• Able to participate in a brief conference call (May 8th) and attend a volunteer training meeting on Saturday, May 9th at 9:30am
• Interest in fashion and belief in GWFCC's mission
• Ready to mix, mingle and have fun with the movers and shakers in local fashion
• Must be over 18 y.o unless you are accompanied by an adult
• Must be available from 11-6pm on Sat, May 9th (RAIN OR SHINE)
• Supply a resume at the volunteer training meeting
• Friendly, outgoing personality, not afraid to approach people and GREAT communication skills
• Able to walk around for long periods of time
• Familiarity with DC
• Must have no pending or executed criminal convictions.

If you think you have what it takes and you are a supporter of fashion and local businesses, please register as a volunteer.  Questions? send an email to businessdev@gwfcc.org.