May 2nd, 2011

YP210 POP Party! June 8th – NYC!
by JULIA

    YP210 POP PARTY ! Wednesday, June 8th 2011, 7-10pm POP Burger @ 60 Ninth Ave, NYC   CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS   On Wednesday June 8th Two Ten Young Professionals (“YP210″) will host our 3rd annual YP210 fundraiser. In the middle of NYC’s red-hot meatpacking district, YP’ers will indulge on supremely addictive microburgers and decadent cocktails at POP Burger, where pop culture,…

 
May 2nd, 2011

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…

 
January 17th, 2011

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…

 
November 11th, 2010

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…

 
October 25th, 2010

“Like” Two Ten on Facebook
by Kimberly Rice

I recently received a suggestion from Ally to become a fan of Two Ten Footwear Foundation on facebook.  I checked them out and I really think they are a super awesome foundation.  Two Ten is a Footwear foundation that states they are “shoepeople helping shoepeople.”  And that is exactly what they are! I discovered that Two Ten started as a simple act of kindness during the depression, when many shoe peopl…

 
August 8th, 2010

210 Foundation – Women In Footwear Industry (WIFI) Debut Event
by JULIA

Over 75 women attended the 210 Foundation’s Women in Footwear Industry (WIFI) debut event held during FFANY last Wednesday evening in New York City. The event featured an evening filled with networking and several speakers including 210 Foundation President, Peggy Miell and WIFI co-chairs Diane Sullivan (Brown Shoe President and COO) and Carol Baiocchi (Kohls VP and DMM). The keynote address was given by…

 
July 27th, 2010

Hope to see you there! YP210 event next Tuesday!! :)
by JULIA

  I mean…it’s sponsored by PBR. Pretty much means it’s going to be an awesome party!! I would love to see you all there to support my fave industry charity YP210!!  Definitely the coolest place to be in my humble opinion!!

 
July 13th, 2010

210 displays their Julia Veli dress!
by JULIA

Thanks to Ross Evans for sharing this pic on his Twitter page of the dress I designed for the YP 210 event in June, on display in their Boston offices!  I am so happy they like it and so happy I was able to make the contribution!!

 
July 12th, 2010

DSW <3′s their Julia Veli dress! :)
by JULIA

Strategically placed so that people can see it when they walk by Debbie’s office. yay!!   Such an honor!   Special thanks to my friend Dov Brafman who was kind enough to donate the dress forms. If you ever need mannequins, he is you guy!! www.mannequinhub.com   Welcome back everyone! I hope you have all enjoyed the summer holiday and vacation time!! To kick the week off, how exciting that I just recieved an email fr…

 
June 18th, 2010

FFaNy 30th Anniversary Wrap-up
by Richard Salmon

FFaNy 30yrs Old…NYC newbie…   It has been a busy few weeks for me, which is why I’ve been absent from Shoebizness  for a little while. First it was a two week trip down to Haiti to volunteer for the relief efforts (more on that later) then five days after I landed in Miami from Haiti, I was in NYC exploring the burrows and getting ready for FFaNY. My must have for next year: walking shoes. We don’t walk this much…

 
June 15th, 2010

YP 210 Christmas in June Party! 30k Raised!! :)
by JULIA

Rick Paterno, Model Dashil Hernandez, Debbie Ferree, Model  and Shoebizness contributor Anedie Azael Dresses were made all from WWD newspaper….Hey at least I recycle!   I am trying to get everything about FFaNY week up asap, but keep getting interuppted, so bare with me! Last weeks YP party was so much fun and I was so happy to hear that the event raised more than 30k for the charity. If you were unaware, I was one o…

 
June 3rd, 2010

Don’t Miss Out!
by Mary Krajick

Hey guys! Don’t miss your last change to get tickets for Christmas in June hosted by YP10 Time is running out to get your tickets for the Young Professionals for 210 Christmas in June event. Tickets will NOT be available at the door.  Click here to purchase tickets now.

 
June 2nd, 2010

210 YP Industry Party Update!
by JULIA

Here’s some fun info about the party … Although The Back Room is an authentic 1920’s/30’s speakeasy, and therefore hidden in an alley off the main street, we’re sure guests will spot the location as we’ll have The Yuletide Carolers (http://theyuletidecarolers.com/) out front, dressed in full festive outfits, greeting guests as they arrive. For some special secrets planned for INSIDE the party … Guests will be abl…

 
May 6th, 2010

210 YP’s Christmas Party in June!! Can’t wait!
by JULIA

I am soooo excited about this event! Especially because I will be designing 2 of my Julia Veli paper couture dresses, one for 210 and one for DSW! I am so flattered! I am going to make something extra special! You don’t want to miss this event, so if you are coming to FFANY or are in NYC, you better be there! More details to come!!   We’ve already sold just under 100 tickets to our event in just three days! There are a limit…

 
April 21st, 2010

March was 210′s busiest month ever…people still need support!
by JULIA

I am a little late  to post this, but I wanted to post it anyway! This is an indication that while things are certainly looking up, there are many out there who are still in need and still struggling. This is why it is so important that those of us that are lucky enough to have jobs need to step it up and do our part. Thank goodness we have an industry charity like 210 to help those of us in need. A big thank you and keep up the great wo…

 
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November 11th, 2009

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April 21st, 2011

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