January 4, 2024

Back to Basics Webinar 

Back to Basics: Foundational Pillars to Build a Strong Custom Clothing Business Thursday, January 11th at 4 pm ET, 1 pm PT In this 45 minute webinar, you’ll learn…. Starting a business is easy — staying in business and finding success can be difficult. We’re detailing the four primary pillars each custom clothing business owner can strengthen to build their business stronger and more resilient.
December 9, 2023

ChatGPT Webinar

In a rapidly evolving custom clothing industry, it's vital to balance reverence for tradition with a forward-thinking approach, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI). This 30-minute webinar delves into the practicalities and advantages of AI, specifically ChatGPT, demonstrating its integration into daily business operations to enhance efficiency, branding, and profitability. Attendees will learn how to create and utilize a ChatGPT account, apply effective prompt techniques, and understand AI's broader applications in various business scenarios.
October 26, 2022

Your Brand Story webinar

Friday, October 28 at 11:00 – 11:30 AM EST Featuring Professor Michael Zam, New York University   People hunger for meaningful stories that resonate with them and create an emotional connection as a result. Learn how you can apply the fundamentals of story-telling to the message you communicate about your brand, as well as your personal story related to that brand. Professor Michael Zam is a screenwriter, television writer, playwright, and writing professor at NYU. His screenplay, Best Actress, was on the BlackList of best unproduced screenplays. This was the basis for the FX (now on Hulu) series he co-created and wrote, Feud: Bette […]
April 28, 2022

Garment Care & New Fabrics

Gain a better understanding and knowledge of what the best cleaning options are for high-ticket custom garments. Christopher White, Executive Director of America’s Best Cleaners, will join Mitch Gambert and Luke Mayes to speak specifically to: garment labelling and interpretation knowledge; cleaning options for newer customized items – custom sneakers, leather goods, joggers, bombers jackets, quilted vests etc.; and understanding new “washable” fabrics that may be constructed with “non-washable” components.  Presented by:  Mitch Gambert, Mel Gambert Shirts  Luke Mayes, The House of Dormeuil and CTDA President  Sajid Veera , Door to Door Cleaners Christopher White, America’s Best Cleaners 
January 30, 2022

CTDA’s Update on Pandemic Relief Advocacy

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 5 PM EST via Zoom After almost a year of lobbying for an economic relief package for our industry, and with the guidance of Lobbyist Hillary Jochmans, who the CTDA retained to represent our Association and the industry at-large on Capitol Hill and within the Economic Bridge Coalition, we received the great news that Congress is actively discussing an additional relief package. The CTDA will continue to advocate for fairer treatment and desperately needed relief from the federal government!  Many industry groups left out of special programs and grants, that were offered to restaurants, shuttered venues […]