What I realized at FFANY last week!
by JULIA
Al Rivera from Brown Shoe and I have a tradition that he makes an appearance here on Shoebizness so I had to give him the top spot….haha…He is always fun to see and catch up with!! As some of you know, I recently made a big career jump and am pursuing what I love to do rather than what I think will pay the bills…It’s been an amazing journey since I made that move close to a month ago….full of ex…
High Five to Ked’s for supporting kids and the arts!!
by JULIA
I volunteer with Free Arts here in NYC to work on art projects with underprivilaged kids and I love it! I recieved an email yesterday that Keds was working working to raise money for the organization through their twitter page so I wanted to share! Thanks to Keds for supporting a great charity and for all of those who tweeted to show support!! I can’t wait to see the finished mural and since I am only a few blocks fro…
POP Burger YP210 3rd Annual fundraiser sponosorship opportunity! :)
by JULIA
I can’t wait for this years YP210 party! One exciting reason being I am on the planning committee and two being I am (along with Renee Snelson) the official event photographer! The last two years of parties have been awesome so I know this one will be too! We are still looking for sponosors so please check out the below info and please email me julia@shoebizness.com if you are interested in learning more! If you are…
Openhouse Gallery in SoHo – My new favorite venue!
by JULIA
OPENHOUSE Gallery I thought I would share this amazing spot with all my industry PR and Event shoebiz peeps in NYC. OPENHOUSE is located in SoHo and has been the home of my past two pop-up shops in the past month (I know, I know…when did I start doing that?? Well don’t worry about that for now. ). I am such a big fan of the space and the crew who manage the gallery! They host everything from original pop up…
FROM THE RETAIL FLOOR TO THE CORPORATE OFFICE – by Lisa Esteves
by JULIA
PGNO - April 6th, 2011 rsvp@pearlandcompany.com if you want to attend! This story is the perfect example of why we should always have an open mind to networking and consistently follow my #1 rule….when someone tells you to show up, you better show up! It also shows the exact reason why I started my event Professional Girls Night Out. I feel there is a need for more simple and fun networking opportunities whe…
K.I.D.S. – K.I.D.S. Japan Earthquake Tsunami Children’s Fund
by JULIA
Great to see K.I.D.S. is getting right to work to help the wonderful nation of Japan…One of my best friends in the whole world is Japanese and I have spent time with her family and hosted her friends when they came to visit Miami. The most amazing thing I admire about Japanese people is their optomistic and positive outlook on life. They are amazingly forgiving, resiliant and strong and have been able to thriv…
New Vegan Kids Brand – Chooze
by JULIA
I received an email from Bollare PR telling me the story of a new line of kids shoes called Chooze…I am already a fan because 100% of the profit goes towards an amazing cause, the line is vegan, and it was started by a mom-entrepreneur. All good things! Check out the story below and stay tuned for future updates! Chooze will also be featured in Footwear News this week and Anna tells me they had an amazing show in Veg…
Gee Wawa goes Red for Women
by JULIA
Today is the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day! Wear red today to support the fight against heart disease in women. http://www.goredforwomen.org/wearredday/ One of my fave shoebizness friends, Kristy Terry – posted a link to the above photo from the Gee Wawa facebook page (click above) and I just had to share! What a rockin way to represent red….LOVE. If you want to know more…
And The Winner Is….
by Ken Proctor
I am going to go ahead and take the blame for Ken’s topic this week…as I should since well, I gave it to him! Everyone knows that I am all for pointing out the good that people do and focusing on the positive things in business and definitely life. HOWEVER, there are times that my other side (the one that isn’t afraid to say how I feel or give my honest opinion), gets the best of me and this is one of those time…
Two Ten Footwear Foundation Scholorship Program
by JULIA
I continue to be impressed with the efforts and growth of 210! Amazing! Check out the letter recently sent out to FFANY members below in regards to the 210 scholorship program and get involved!! Dear FFANY Members and Retail Attendees, The Two Ten Footwear Foundation Scholarship Program is now accepting applications for the 2011-2012 academic year. This is a great opportunity for FFANY Members and participant…
Hope on the Horizon
by Kimberly Rice
This past Wednesday morning I woke up bright and early, braved the wild winds and rain, and made my way to the New York Athletic Club on Central Park South, all to attend The Hope on the Horizon Event presented by the Safe Horizon Organization. Let me say, it was well worth getting up early and fighting the storm as I learned what a truly amazing organization Safe Horizon is. Gretchen Mathews, President of Choice Talent C…
DC Shoes & Skateboarding for Cancer
by Kimberly Rice
Thanks to a tip from Mary a couple weeks ago, I discovered a really cool organization that raises money for cancer patients. Having lost loved ones to this terrible disease, raising money for cancer patients is very near and dear to my heart. Unfortunately, it seems like almost everyone I know has lost someone to cancer and that is why I think it’s incredibly important to find an organization that suites you…
Two Ten NYC Community Service Day :)
by Kimberly Rice
I’m so excited to report that Two Ten has come up with a new way for us New Yorkers to get together and get involved! On November 12th, 210 and local NYC footwear companies are coming together and giving back by volunteering for a day of service. I love it!!! Two Ten NYC Community Service Day Together with Food Bank for NYC and Groundwork Hudson Valley November 12, 2010 ~ 8:30-1:00pm www.twoten.org / www.foodbankn…
3 Weeks Until the K.I.D.S’ 25th Anniversary Gala!!!
by Kimberly Rice
As Julia mentioned back in September, K.I.D.S. will be having a 25th Anniversary Gala…and now it’s only a few weeks away! Recap – The Gala will be celebrating and honoring Sears Holding Corporation’s John Goodman, Perry Ellis International’s Oscar Feldenkreis and Soles4souls’ founder Wayne Elsey. And let me please say…in addition to sharing the experience and w…
Professional Girls Night Out – November 3rd NYC!!
by JULIA
RSVP@pearlandcompany.com!! Can’t wait to see everyone! J Next Wednesday is Pearl & Companies 2nd monthly event for women in the fashion industry at Whiskey Park near Central Park here in New York! Last month was really fun and we met a lot of great girls (and had some yummy wine!)! If you are in the city please come join us!! Please help us spread the word!! I would love to see my NYC shoe friends there!!
