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Sponsors
The Chicago Fashion Incubator has many sponsors who support the CFI and the designers with either In Kind or Monetary donations.
CFI Curriculum
From brand development to trademark and copyright the Designers in Residence have many topics that are addressed through-out the year. Take a look at the curriculum to see more of what the designers learn at CFI.
Resources
In the city of Chicago the designers have many resources at their fingertips. Check out the Community Partners and Designer Buyer Match-Up Participants that make up the CFI resources.
Apply to CFI
If you are interested in becoming one of the lucky designers chosen to be part of the Chicago Fashion Incubator apply now! There are only six spots available each year, so don't wait until the last minute!
CFI Board Members
The Chicago Fashion Incubator is directed by a group of board members. Each person brings something unique to CFI and we are lucky to have them. Listed below is each member and the business they represent.
Amy Olson- Account Executive at Wonderbrand
Andrea Schwartz- Macy's Director External and Public Relations at Macy's on State Street.
Emily Frager- Senior Vice President at Fleishman-Hillard.
Jason Felger- Executive Director at the Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center
Kelly M. Ryan- Vice President of Corporate and Institutional Banking at PNC Fincancial Services Group.
Lindsey Boland - owner of Habit Boutique
Melissa Gamble- Faculty, Department of Fashion Studies at Columbia College
Rob Hunden- President of Hunden Strategic Partners.
Stacie Hartman- Partner at the law firm of Schiff Hardin LLP.