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slide1. Government of the District of Columbia Commission on Fashion Arts & Events Strategic Marketing Update October 29, 2014<br>
slide2. CFAE Mission Statement The Commission on Fashion Arts and Events is organized for the purpose of promoting the fashion and beauty industry as a viable economic resource in the nation’s capital. Commissioners provide recommendations and advise the local government on initiatives that support the cultivation and growth of the industry.
Source: CFAE bylaws 2<br>
slide3. Vision Statement To develop a brain trust of fashion and beauty leaders who can support the development of the creative economy and position Washington, DC as a competitive market for the fashion and beauty industry. 3<br>
slide4. Finalize/Vote on the CFAE Vision CFAE Vision Statement:
To develop a brain trust of fashion and beauty leaders who can support the development of the creative economy and position Washington, DC as a competitive market for the fashion and beauty industry. 4<br>
slide5. Overall Marketing Goal During calendar year 2015, CFAE will position Washington, DC as an emerging market for the fashion and beauty industry through effective stakeholder engagements, strong partnerships and steady economic vitality. 5<br>
slide6. Objectives To engage and educate the fashion community on the benefits and opportunities and talent in the DC market.
To assist with business growth as a means of growing the larger DC fashion industry
Get government support and backing for the CFAE mission and vision
Enlighten stakeholders on the growing fashion and beauty industry, the various professional components and the impact it has on economic development and arts education. 6<br>
slide7. Key Strategies Educational
Hold educational engagements to introduce CFAE and inform them of our mission and gather their input
Inform on educational opportunities in the city
Inform/educate government officials on the benefits of the fashion industry in DC
Enhance fashion, beauty and arts education in DC
Business
Assist designers and stylists by making introductions with business partners
Provide business development guidance
Promotion
Celebrate local achievements among this group as a means to promote local fashion/beauty leaders
Government
Garner government support through legislation to favor designers, manufacturers, retailers, and supporting infrastructure
Persuade government officials to fund initiatives that will support the CFAE mission and vision 7<br>
slide8. Key Tactics Educational
Creating fashion, beauty and arts curriculum
Foster partnerships to Art Institute of Washington and other to solicit support and/or become committee members
Town halls/Meetup events
Blog Posts
Survey
Panels featuring local leaders
Education calendar
Business
Networking events
Facilitate meetings
Strategic guidance
Training sessions
Lectures featuring local leaders
Connect with arts organizations for free assistance
Promotion
Hold plenary discussions
Highlight national recognitions (i.e. Forbes Magazine listing DC as the #1 place to live based on culture, restaurants, etc. )
Hold Happy Hour Mixers for stakeholders
Promote local talent
Build brain trust of panelists
Awards ceremony Government
Invite government officials to Fashion events so they can get closer to designers and other industry members
Brief government officials on CFAE and provide data/input from the industry
Leverage ex-officio CFAE members to persuade and inform gov’t officials
Outreach efforts, including mailings, networking events, town halls
Share consumer, stakeholder feedback, keep them abreast of our activities
Outline our budget and what we want to do with it and the benefits
Provide regular updates and quarterly reports to DC gov’t
Tip sheet with monthly or quarterly highlights, documented with photos/video 8<br>
slide9. Primary and Secondary Stakeholders Primary
Designers and Stylists
Government
Fashion/Beauty Business Owners/Entrepreneurs
Independent boutique owners
Salon owners
Corporate Execs
Educators / School boards
Consumers/Shoppers
Neighborhoods Secondary
Media: bloggers, print, broadcast, trades, photographers
Students
Parents
Beauticians
Aestheticians
Nail technicians
Retail Employees
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?? 9<br>
slide10. Key Messages by Target Audience Designers and Stylists
CFAE is a connector to put you in touch with resources such as:
Buyers and retailers
Finance
Real Estate
We are a conduit to government, corporations, and other political, financial institutions and influential organizations.
Real estate opportunities throughout the city that are viable sites for boutique and retail owners. Government
Fashion and beauty are critical to the new creative economy initiative.
Members of the fashion and beauty industry need X and here is how we can help fill that need.
Everyone indulges in fashion and beauty, for work, fun, and leisure, so it is important to grow that landscape to be a vibrant tier 1 city. 10<br>
slide11. Strategic Timeline Phase One:
Phase Two:
Phase Three: 11<br>
slide12. Next Steps 12<br>
slide2. CFAE Mission Statement The Commission on Fashion Arts and Events is organized for the purpose of promoting the fashion and beauty industry as a viable economic resource in the nation’s capital. Commissioners provide recommendations and advise the local government on initiatives that support the cultivation and growth of the industry.
Source: CFAE bylaws 2<br>
slide3. Vision Statement To develop a brain trust of fashion and beauty leaders who can support the development of the creative economy and position Washington, DC as a competitive market for the fashion and beauty industry. 3<br>
slide4. Finalize/Vote on the CFAE Vision CFAE Vision Statement:
To develop a brain trust of fashion and beauty leaders who can support the development of the creative economy and position Washington, DC as a competitive market for the fashion and beauty industry. 4<br>
slide5. Overall Marketing Goal During calendar year 2015, CFAE will position Washington, DC as an emerging market for the fashion and beauty industry through effective stakeholder engagements, strong partnerships and steady economic vitality. 5<br>
slide6. Objectives To engage and educate the fashion community on the benefits and opportunities and talent in the DC market.
To assist with business growth as a means of growing the larger DC fashion industry
Get government support and backing for the CFAE mission and vision
Enlighten stakeholders on the growing fashion and beauty industry, the various professional components and the impact it has on economic development and arts education. 6<br>
slide7. Key Strategies Educational
Hold educational engagements to introduce CFAE and inform them of our mission and gather their input
Inform on educational opportunities in the city
Inform/educate government officials on the benefits of the fashion industry in DC
Enhance fashion, beauty and arts education in DC
Business
Assist designers and stylists by making introductions with business partners
Provide business development guidance
Promotion
Celebrate local achievements among this group as a means to promote local fashion/beauty leaders
Government
Garner government support through legislation to favor designers, manufacturers, retailers, and supporting infrastructure
Persuade government officials to fund initiatives that will support the CFAE mission and vision 7<br>
slide8. Key Tactics Educational
Creating fashion, beauty and arts curriculum
Foster partnerships to Art Institute of Washington and other to solicit support and/or become committee members
Town halls/Meetup events
Blog Posts
Survey
Panels featuring local leaders
Education calendar
Business
Networking events
Facilitate meetings
Strategic guidance
Training sessions
Lectures featuring local leaders
Connect with arts organizations for free assistance
Promotion
Hold plenary discussions
Highlight national recognitions (i.e. Forbes Magazine listing DC as the #1 place to live based on culture, restaurants, etc. )
Hold Happy Hour Mixers for stakeholders
Promote local talent
Build brain trust of panelists
Awards ceremony Government
Invite government officials to Fashion events so they can get closer to designers and other industry members
Brief government officials on CFAE and provide data/input from the industry
Leverage ex-officio CFAE members to persuade and inform gov’t officials
Outreach efforts, including mailings, networking events, town halls
Share consumer, stakeholder feedback, keep them abreast of our activities
Outline our budget and what we want to do with it and the benefits
Provide regular updates and quarterly reports to DC gov’t
Tip sheet with monthly or quarterly highlights, documented with photos/video 8<br>
slide9. Primary and Secondary Stakeholders Primary
Designers and Stylists
Government
Fashion/Beauty Business Owners/Entrepreneurs
Independent boutique owners
Salon owners
Corporate Execs
Educators / School boards
Consumers/Shoppers
Neighborhoods Secondary
Media: bloggers, print, broadcast, trades, photographers
Students
Parents
Beauticians
Aestheticians
Nail technicians
Retail Employees
??
?? 9<br>
slide10. Key Messages by Target Audience Designers and Stylists
CFAE is a connector to put you in touch with resources such as:
Buyers and retailers
Finance
Real Estate
We are a conduit to government, corporations, and other political, financial institutions and influential organizations.
Real estate opportunities throughout the city that are viable sites for boutique and retail owners. Government
Fashion and beauty are critical to the new creative economy initiative.
Members of the fashion and beauty industry need X and here is how we can help fill that need.
Everyone indulges in fashion and beauty, for work, fun, and leisure, so it is important to grow that landscape to be a vibrant tier 1 city. 10<br>
slide11. Strategic Timeline Phase One:
Phase Two:
Phase Three: 11<br>
slide12. Next Steps 12<br>