ANISTIA THOMAS
VENICE, CA (USA)
Role(s):
THE JAR FOUNDATION
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Location:
VENICE
Industry:
Non Profit
Year Founded:
2006
Number Employees:
INVALID
Description:
THE JAR FOUNDATION IS A 501 C 3 ORGANIZATION established in 2006. WE ARE HOSTING A RETAIL YOUTH CONFERENCE. THE ATTENDANCE IS OVER 8,000 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. WE GIVE CHILDREN THE RESOURCES TO WORK ON THE EXECUTIVE SIDE OF THE WHOLESALE/RETAIL INDUSTRY. WE ALREADY HAVE FACILITATORS FOR THIS EVENT INCLUDING DKNY, HUGO BOSS, ED HARDY, ANTIK DENIM, ROCAWEAR, ED HARDY, ETC. THESE BRANDS WILL DISCUSS FUNDAMENTALS OF THE INDUSTRY INCLUDING, ip rIGHTS, SOURCING, RETAIL START-UP, GLOBAL MARKETING, ETC. WE HAVE SUPPORT FROM PERSONS INCLUDING RUSSELL SIMMONS, ILITCH HOLDINGS, VARIOUS STATE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS, ETC. WHAT IS MISSING IS THE FUNDING TO FACILIATE THIS CONFERENCE AND ITS EFFORTS. WE NEED WHATEVER ASSISTANCE THAT CAN BE PROVIDED. WE'VE COME SO FAR THAT WE REFUSE TO GI