DGG now offers monthly workshops that focus on the business of fashion. These workshops are mandatory for the designers-in-residence of the DGG Fashion Incubator, and also open to the public for $20! Workshops run from 6-8 p.m. at TechTown: 440 Burroughs St., Detroit, MI 48202. Tickets are available via eventbrite.com.

 

12-MONTH WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

 

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

So You Want To Start A Business: Basics, Legalities and Insurance

​

​

DECEMBER 20, 2016

So You Want To Start A Business: Writing a Business Plan

BUY TICKETS

 

JANUARY 17, 2017

So You Want To Start A Business: Creating Your Financial Projections

​

TBD

So You Want To Start A Business: Identifying (and Getting!) Funding

​

MARCH 21, 2017

So You Want To Start A Business: What to Expect When You Need Investing

 

APRIL 18, 2017 

So You Want To Start A Business: Supply Chain Sourcing

 

MAY 16, 2017

So You Want To Start A Business: Creating Your Tech Pack

 

JUNE 20, 2017

So You Want To Start A Business: Basic Marketing

 

JULY 18, 2017

So You Want To Start A Business: Creating a Lookbook/Line Sheet 

​

AUGUST 15, 2017

So You Want To Start A Business: Understanding Your Manufacturing Cycle

 

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

So You Want To Start A Business: Going to Tradeshows & Working with Buyers

​

OCTOBER 18, 2016

So You Want To Start A Business: Raising Awareness for Your Brand