TORONTO, ON — We are honoured to have Redwood Classics™ Apparel’s journey featured in Canadian Business, where our story of resilience, innovation, and purpose is shared with a national audience.
When President Kathy Cheng launched Redwood Classics™ as an offshoot of her family’s company, the challenges were significant. In an industry increasingly dominated by fast fashion and offshore production, our path forward was far from simple. Yet by staying true to our values — partnering with local, underrepresented suppliers and doubling down on Made-in-Canada manufacturing — Redwood Classics™ was able to turn obstacles into opportunities.
TORONTO, ON — We are proud to share that Redwood Classics™ Apparel has been featured in the Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) 2024 Economic Impact Report. This landmark publication marks 20 years of CAMSC’s work in advancing supplier diversity across Canada and beyond, highlighting the measurable value diverse suppliers bring to local and global economies. As a CAMSC-certified supplier, Redwood Classics™ has experienced firsthand the power of supplier diversity to foster innovation, resilience, and economic growth. Through CAMSC’s strategic global partnerships with organizations such as Amotai - Supplier Diversity NZ, Black Business Initiative, Futurpreneur, Jumpstart Refugee Talent, and the NMSDC, businesses like ours are empowered to connect, collaborate, and thrive within a more inclusive supply chain. Being included in this...
We are so proud to announce that our Founder and President Kathy Cheng has been named to the inaugural Women of the Year list from Bay Street Bull! From Olympic athletes and tech startup founders to social impact champions and business changemakers, our their 2021 guide features 37 impressive leaders who are making a difference, both individually and as a collective.
Congratulations, Kathy! Read her full profile on the Bay Street Bull website here: https://baystbull.com/women-of-the-year-2021-kathy-cheng/
The promo products industry has a reputation for being an "Old Boy's Club". But thanks to Tier 1 WBE Canada suppliers, like Redwood Classics, the times are a-changin'.
In the September 2021 edition of WBE Magazine, Kathy Cheng was asked to share her advice to women trying to navigate the promo products supply chain. Take a look!
Thanks to WBE Canada for their continuous support and championing of women, including fellow Tier 1 suppliers featured in this piece: The Branding Company and Wonderkind.
"Every year, I find my voice being stronger and stronger through the development programs I have had access to through supplier diversity" - Kathy Cheng
