Membership Services and Benefits

Our Commitment, Our Mission

AIBI continually strives to promote the sewn-products industry and to assist its members in developing professional skills, identifying employment opportunities and obtaining new business.

AIBI is your resource network

The Apparel Industry Board, Inc. is comprised of industry leaders and professionals in greater Chicago and Illinois whose careers and business expertise span all facets of apparel and sewn-products including design, manufacturing, merchandising, sales, retail, marketing and finance. The AIBI is the only organization in Illinois specifically dedicated to the needs of the sewn products industry. The benefits of membership include opportunities to develop professional skills through educational seminars, and networking with top industry executives. AIBI is constantly developing new programs to better serve you, and to promote the industry as a whole.

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Today!

Programs

· AIBI /Richard Driehaus Purchase Order Loan Program

· Business Counseling—Mentoring program

· Chicago Fabric & Trim Show—Spring & Fall shows

· ‘CHICAGO IS…RED HOT!!!’—Chicago’s premiere fashion event showcasing the city’s fashion talent August 14th at the Merchandise Mart.

· Educational Industry Seminars

· Fashion Round Table – Informal networking sessions to discuss key apparel industry issues

· Stanley Paul-Raelene Mittleman Scholarship Fund

Services

· AIBI Directory (of the Illinois Apparel and Sewn Products Industry) - Sourcing guide – Free copy for Members!

· AIBI Directory Advertisement – MEMBER DISCOUNT

· Credit check assistance and collection referral services through AIBI

· High visibility events promoting Chicago’s apparel and sewn products designers and manufacturers

· Insurance referrals

What AIBI can offer you...

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Membership

Student $35.00**

(Students must currently be enrolled in a fashion design/ merchandising curriculum)

Industry $125.00

Designers, contractors, manufacturers, embroiderers, sales representatives, suppliers, fashion professionals

Business $500.00

Businesses with 50 employees or more or an educational institution (Added benefit: Half-page ad in the AIBI Directory)

Corporate $1,500.00

Open to all AIBI members. (Added benefit: Full-page ad and company profile in the AIBI Directory)

Benefits***

· NEW! 10% Discount for AIBI members on all AIBI events!

· AIBI Directory – Free copy for members!

· Designer & Manufacturer Feature – AIBI website spotlight on member companies

· NEW! E-Mail – yourname@members.aibi.com

· Employment Pool – Post job openings from your company or search Midwestern job listings

· E-NEWS - Informative monthly newsletter that covers happenings in Chicago's apparel and sewn products industry

· Mentoring with Dorothy Fuller– MEMBER DISCOUNT

· NEW! Pro-Rated Membership – One full year of membership no matter what time of the year your join!!!

· NEW! Referred Membership* – Returning members refer a new member and receive one free ticket to a selected AIBI event!

· NEW! Renewing Member Discount – Renewing members pay only $100 vs. $125 new members price

· NEW! Special AIBI– MEMBER DISCOUNT on the subscription price of WWD (Women's Wear Daily)

· NEW! Student Membership**

· Website listing and/or linkage

*conditional

**Student membership $35.00 per year. Benefits include:

a. $25.00 discount on Mentoring with Dorothy Fuller ($150.00 regular price)

b. AIBI’s E-NEWS (Monthly newsletter)

c. Discounts on AIBI events (Discounts vary by event. Please check with the AIBI office.)

d. Discount on the subscription price of WWD (Women’s Wear Daily)

e. E-mail – student’sname@members.aibi.com

f. One free copy of the AIBI Directory (regularly $10.00)

***Benefits for Industry, Business, and Corporate members. Student benefits are limited. See above.