Sweatshirts and Hoodies to Benefit PromoKitchen’s Educational Events TORONTO, ONTARIO [AUGUST 20, 2021] - Redwood Classics Apparel, a Toronto-based premium clothing solutions provider, and PromoKitchen, a (501c) non-profit that provides education and mentorship in the promotional products industry, have joined together to launch a limited edition set of sweatshirts and hoodies that will only be available from August 20 - September 3, 2021. As a non-profit organization, PromoKitchen was deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing lockdowns. Unable to hold their popular in-person events, they turned to Redwood Classics Apparel to help them launch their first ever fundraising merch drop. “As a huge fan of Redwood clothing, I’m so happy that they’re our partners for our first merch drop,”...
"Break your habits. Let’s face it. No one really likes to disrupt their habits and routines, so human nature dictates a most likely encounter to resistance." - Kathy Cheng
"Every year, I find my voice being stronger and stronger through the development programs I have had access to through supplier diversity" - Kathy Cheng
Time for a quick experiment. Get up, walk to your closet and read the labels on every piece of clothing you own. Chances are, made-in-Canada pieces comprise no more than 20 percent of your wardrobe and likely even less than that.
Thank you to Chatelaine for covering this important topic in their print edition, and for including Kathy Cheng and Redwood Classics.
You can read the full article here: https://www.chatelaine.com/style/fashion/made-in-canada-clothing/
We are #BetterTogether and times of uncertainty encourage innovation. Thank you, EY Canada, for featuring Kathy Cheng in The Entrepreneur Shift series! "We have managed to sustain Canadian apparel production for 30+ years." - Kathy Cheng, President & Founder of Redwood Classics Apparel, emphasizes the vast importance of the apparel industry and Canadian supply chain. Hear about Kathy's proudest achievements and about what COVID-19 has taught her personally and professionally on The Entrepreneur Shift series here: https://www.ey.com/en_ca/the-entrepreneur-shift/kathy-cheng The Entrepreneur Shift: The Entrepreneur Shift is a series of interviews that dives deeper into the pivots entrepreneurs have made while navigating COVID-19. Each episode, host Victoria McQueen, speaks with EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® and EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women alumni to provide insight into the current...
