The BC Apparel and Gear Association AGM will be held via zoom call on
March 11th, 2021
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Motion to approve agenda
Introduce the 2020 Board
Approve minutes from 2020
Update from the board
Financial Report
Plan for Election of Directors
New Business
with special guest speakers from
Ascent Public Affairs and Textile Lab for Circularity
Kimanda Jarzebiak Sara Blenkhorn
Member Spotlight and Job Opportunity: Bishop, an Edwards Company
Bishops have been an active member of the BC Apparel and Gear Association from the beginning and since 1997 Bishop Custom Clothing has Outfitted the World’s Top Companies, from East Vancouver. Working closely with select creative agency partners, top businesses and retail brands trust us to deliver exactly what they want when they need it, from complex uniform programs to unique limited edition styles.
The Bishop’s team are looking for a Sales and Customer Support Coordinator, here’s a snapshot and links to apply:
Do you have a passion for fashion and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment? Do you take pride in successfully handling many projects and meeting time-lines simultaneously? Are you recognized and known for your excellent customer service skills whereby you are interacting with customers (both internal and external) on a regular basis?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, apply here because the Sales and Customer Support Coordinator position at Bishop, an Edwards Company, maybe for you. Located in the heart of East Vancouver, Bishop Custom Clothing specializes in designing and manufacturing custom apparel and uniforms for some of North America's leading corporations and creative agencies since 1997. Bishop thrives in a space where "Madison Avenue meets the creation of world class custom apparel."
We are currently looking for a supportive, positive, hardworking and detail-oriented individual who is excited to join our growing team. Learn more about the opportunity here
Online Silent Auction Now LIVE
Online Silent Auction Benefiting the BC Mental Health Foundation and the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. Bid on local BC Apparel and Gear products and services for your business or gifts for loved ones.
The deadline to feature your company’s product or service for a great cause is Monday Dec 7th 2020.
Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/887oXTaxmu2hjuZv9
Then the Online Silent Auction will be live for 1 week.
You will be responsible to ship the product to the winner or arrange for them to pick up from you.
Webinar: July 9th NAFTA to USMCA
Check out our next FREE WEBINAR
Major Changes from NAFTA to USMCA that affect the Apparel, Footwear and Gear Sector
with Dave Pentland from Carson International
Thursday, July 9th 2020
12pm- 1pm
Webinar: July 3rd Catch Up, Keep Up and Thrive Online
Check out our next EVENT
7 pieces of content every ecommerce site needs to drive better conversion
with Amanda Lee Smith from Monday Creative
Friday, July 3rd 2020
12pm- 1pm
Zoom Meeting
Member Spotlight and JOBS: Mustang Survival
Mustang Survival has several job openings! But who is Mustang Survival anyway?
Headquartered in Burnaby, BC, surrounded by fresh water, a big ocean, and all the weather the Pacific Northwest can throw at us. It's where Mustang Survival has been obsessing for the last 50 years on how to protect and enhance the performance of those that share our belief; that a life on the water is better than a life on land.
Their obsession has led them to build the Mustang Waterlife Studio. It's their HQ which includes; a science lab to test human physiology and material properties, a prototyping shop so that their design and engineering team can craft product concepts, a testing pool to evaluate new ideas, and a full manufacturing centre to carefully craft marine gear. It’s unique in this day and age to find a collective group of people so obsessed with every detail that they control every facet of the product experience. It allows them to truly challenge the status quo of how marine gear is designed and built.
Facebook Group Created for local response to covid19
Now you can stay connected with local industry to band together to find solutions. Please join the facebook group. You will see great information sharing happening as well as people joining together for a group elastic buy, for example.
NEW Membership Structure Announced
In response to COVID19 and the role we are leading with creating collaboration and innovation, we have decided to further remove the barriers to connect and become a member of BC Apparel and Gear and have updated our membership fees, choose your membership below to learn more.
Company $50
Professional Service $50
Individual $10
School $0
Student $0
Non Profit $0
Should you have already joined under the previous membership structure, you will be refunded the balance by May 31 2020.Any questions, please contact andrew@kosantravel.com
Kosan Travel donates masks through their "One for One" model
Kosan Travel has quickly designed a reusable protective mask for personal use and is available for purchase on their website for $20 CAD.
What is great is that for every mask sold, a medical surgical mask will be donated to someone in need in Nepal. These masks will be distributed in order of priority to health care workers, orphans and others in need.
Buy One
Donate One