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Redwood Classics Apparel Recognized for Technological Innovations

The Canadian apparel manufacturer received the technology award at the annual CAMSC gala in Toronto   OCTOBER 25, 2022 - TORONTO Redwood Classics Apparel is pleased to announce that they have received the Technology Innovation Award at the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) Business Achievement gala, held on October 14, 2022, in Toronto. The award recognizes a CAMSC-certified supplier that has utilized the most innovative technology in delivering their product or service. The technology must also have contributed to the company’s performance in operations, design, and market success while establishing Canada’s international reputation for innovation and excellence. Redwood Classics received the award for their innovative use of sustainable all-over-print (S.A.O.P.™ ) technology in apparel decoration. Using 100% biodegradable...

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THESE COMPANIES EXPLAIN WHY DIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS WORK - REDWOOD CLASSICS APPAREL

A HUGE thank you to PPAI - Promotional Products Association International for keeping the conversation about #SupplierDiversity going! Our own Kathy Cheng is featured alongside other industry experts in this robust article, including Denise Taschereau of Fairware Promotional Products, Mary Jo Tomasini, MAS of Competitive Edge, and Edward Hamner, MAS of Howling Print and Promo - all Tier 1 partners of Redwood Classics. We are WEConnect International, WBE Canada, and CAMSC-certified. Check out the feature here! Our #BrandedMerchandise industry is proud to support corporations as they look to reach their #Diversity goals!

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Supplier Diversity Alliance Canada (SDAC) Summit: Certified Supplier Champions Panel

Connect. Collaborate. Succeed. Redwood Classics is proud to participate in the Virtual Supplier Diversity Summit on January 26th & 27th, presented by Canada's LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC), Women Business Enterprise (WBE) Canada, and Canadian Aboriginal & Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC).  The SDAC Summit 2021 also features our very own Kathy Cheng speaking on an educational panel on the path forward for supplier diversity alongside fellow advocates: Deidre Guy, Jennifer Shand (Ménard), Michela Toscano and Jeff Wilson.  Tune in to the insightful panel discussion here: https://youtu.be/PVnJ1YhX18c  More details about the SDAC summit here: https://pheedloop.com/sdac2021/site/sessions/?event=sdac2021&section=61043&id=SESNNRJPWK64JFPN9

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Redwood Classics Announces Partnership with CAMSC

TORONTO, ON, SEPTEMBER 18, 2014 – Redwood Classics Apparel has announced its most recent partnership with the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC), which certifies and links Aboriginal and minority-owned businesses to purchasing opportunities at major corporations across Canada and the United States.  “As CAMSC aligns itself exclusively with corporations that value the business benefits of an inclusive and diverse supply chain, we are honoured to receive this designation,” said Kathy Cheng, President of Redwood Classics Apparel. CAMSC’s mission is to deliver programs and processes that promote and facilitate procurement opportunities between major corporations in Canada and suppliers of all sizes owned and operated by Canadian Aboriginals and Minorities. “Our organization aims to boost economic development efforts and employment, which is very...

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