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- 26th Belmont & Western Australia Small Business Awards Finalists Announced!
The 26th Belmont & Western Australian Small Business Awards finalists have been announced for 23 different small business categories for businesses in Belmont and across Western Australia. Winners of this year’s 26th Belmont & Western Australian Small Business Awards 2019 will be announced at the ‘Night of Stars’ event that will take place in the Ballroom of the Perth Exhibition and Convention Centre on Wednesday, October 30th, 6pm – 8.30pm. - TCF Global in conjunction with Centrestage Hong Kong are showcasing 6 designers in Hong Kong in September 2019
TCF Global in conjunction with Centrestage Hong Kong are showcasing 6 designers from Australia, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, and Nigeria in Hong Kong from the 4th to 7th of September 2019. Centrestage is Asia’s Fashion Spotlight Event Organised by HKTDC, and is open to fashion designers and companies with original brands or licensees of brand names. - 26th Belmont & Western Australian Small Business Awards Launch
The 26th annual Belmont & Western Australian Small Business Awards will officially launch on the 8th of May at the Belmont Sports and Recreation Club. The Belmont & Western Australian Small Business Awards are coordinated by the Belmont Business Enterprise Centre Inc. (Belmont BEC) and supported by major sponsors City of Belmont and the Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre of WA (TCFWA). - Women Economic Forum (WEF) Perth 2019 announces Speakers
Carol Hanlon, CEO of Belmont Business Enterprise Centre Inc. (BEC Global), TCF WA Inc. (TCF Australia | TCF Global), BPW Business Incubator Training & Mentoring Projects is convening and hosting Australia’s first Women Economic Forum (WEF) in Perth from the 5th to 7th of July 2019. The Women Economic Forum (WEF) is an international conference platform enabling women and leaders from all walks of life worldwide to expand business opportunities and enhance personal influence through networking across borders while being inspired by some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, authors, thought leaders and celebrities.
- Carol Hanlon to present at UN CSW63 New York March 2019 Parallel NGO Event
NGO CSW Forums give non-government organisations from around the world the opportunity to discuss issues pertaining to women and girls, to network, share strategies/good practices, and to lobby governments to implement resolutions and treaties. - TCF Australia and FASHION EXPOSED NOW to support Emerging Designers at ‘FASHION EXPOSED NOW’ in Sydney 9th and 10th of February 2019
FASHION EXPOSED NOW and TCF Australia have joined forces to provide a fantastic opportunity for TCF Members to showcase at TCF Australia Designer Showcase at FASHION EXPOSED NOW, Sydney, 9-10 February 2019, being held at International Convention Centre Sydney. - Women Economic Forum (WEF) Perth 2019 seeking Sponsors, Speakers, Volunteers and Delegates
The Women Economic Forum (WEF) is an international conference platform enabling women and leaders from all walks of life worldwide to expand business opportunities and enhance personal influence through networking across borders while being inspired by some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, authors, thought leaders and celebrities. WEF Perth is currently calling for additional sponsors, potential speakers, delegates and volunteers.
- The Belmont & Western Australian Small Business Awards Celebrate 25th Birthday
The 25th annual Belmont & Western Australian Small Business Awards will officially launch on the 18th of April at the City of Belmont Civic Centre from 6pm until 8pm. - Carol Hanlon to present at the Annual Women Economic Forum in New Delhi, India in April/May 2018
Carol Hanlon, CEO of Belmont Business Enterprise Centre Inc. (BEC Global), TCF WA Inc.(TCF Australia | TCF Global), BPW Business Incubator Training & Mentoring Projects has been invited to attend and present at the Annual Women Economic Forum in New Delhi, India from 26th of April until the 1st of May 2018. - 14th designedge Innovation FESTIVAL
The 2018 designedge Innovation FESTIVAL will launch alongside the 2018 Belmont & Western Australian Small Business Awards on the 18th of April at the City of Belmont Civic Centre from 6pm until 8pm. - 14th designedge Innovation FESTIVAL
The 2018 designedge Innovation FESTIVAL will launch alongside the 2018 Belmont & Western Australian Small Business Awards on the 18th of April at the City of Belmont Civic Centre from 6pm until 8pm. - Carol Hanlon to present at the Women Economic Forum in the Hague
Carol Hanlon, CEO of Belmont Business Enterprise Centre Inc. (BEC Global), TCF WA Inc. ( TCF Australia | TCF Global), BPW Business Incubator Training & Mentoring Projects has been invited to attend and present at the Women Economic Forum in The Hague, Netherlands on the 8th and 9th of March 2018.
- TCF Supports Eco Fashion Week Australia 2017
July 19 2017 – EFWA welcoming our new partner TCFWA, TCF AUSTRALIA and TCF GLOBAL’s support. - Do you know a small business in WA that deserves recognition?
The 24th Belmont & Western Australian Small Business Awards are now open. - 13th designedge Innovation FESTIVAL is underway
The 2017 designedge Innovation FESTIVAL will launch alongside the 2017 Belmont & Western Australian Small Business Awards on the 27th of April 2017 at the City of Belmont Civic Centre. - Carol Hanlon to present at the Women Economic Forum India May 2017
Carol Hanlon, CEO of Belmont Business Enterprise Centre Inc. (BEC Global), TCF WA Inc. ( TCF Australia | TCF Global), BPW Business Incubator Training & Mentoring Projects has been invited to attend and present at the Women Economic Forum in New Delhi, India during May 2017.
- La Luna Lifestyle winner of TCF Global’s ‘Fashion Industry Award’
La Luna Lifestyle was one of many Western Australian small businesses awarded in the 23rd Belmont & WA Small Business Awards on the 26th October 2016. The winners were showcased at the ‘Night of Stars Event’ in the ballroom of the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
- Small Business Ministers show their support for the Belmont & Western Australian Small Business Awards
Small business represents around 97 per cent of all businesses in Western Australia. The 23rd annual Belmont & Western Australian Small Business Awards will be announced from 6pm 26th in the Ballroom, Perth Exhibition and Convention Centre.
- Women Learn About Retirement Income Planning Via BPW Business Incubator ONLINE Retirement Income Planning for Women
Statistics highlight the gender gap in retirement savings – women must work 25 years more to retire with the same amount of super as men; Australian women earn less than men (18%-24% less) and through casual/part-time work, which contributes to gender gap retirement savings.
- TCFWA Winner of 2016 City of Belmont Environmental Achievers Program for Energy Efficiency
On Wednesday the 14th of September, the Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre of WA Inc. (TCFWA) won the Energy Efficiency award in the coveted City of Belmont Environmental Achievers Program.
- 12th designedge Innovation Festival Launches April 20th in Belmont The 2016 designedge Innovation Festival will launch on Wednesday 20th April, 6pm-8pm at the City of Belmont Civic Centre.
12th designedge Innovation Festival will be officially launched by Dianne May, WA State Manager, AusIndustry Business Services, Department of Industry, Innovation and Science and the WA Minister for Mines and Petroleum; Small Business, Hon Sean L’Estrange MLA will provide an update on WA Small Business and will also officially Launch the 23rd Belmont & Western Australia Small Business Awards at the event.
- 1,500 Exhibitors to Join Hong Kong Fashion Week This MonthThe 47th Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter will run from 18 to 21 January at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the event is expecting about 1,500 exhibitors from…
- Icy Crown Spring Water winner of TCFWA ‘Most Creative Award’ In 22nd Belmont Small Business Awards November 9 2015Icy Crown Spring Water was one of many Western Australian small businesses awarded in the 22nd Belmont Small Business Awards on the 22nd of October 2015. The winners were showcased at the ‘Night of Stars Event’ in the ballroom of the Perth Convention …
- Jade Lewis & Friends Inc winner of Designedge Fashion Incubator ‘Karl Farrell Inspiration Award’ In 22nd Belmont Small Business Awards November 9 2015Jade Lewis & Friends Inc was one of many Western Australian small businesses awarded in the 22nd Belmont Small Business Awards on the 22nd of October 2015. The winners were showcased at the ‘Night of Stars Event’ in the ballroom of the Perth Conventio…
- Shop & Style Specialists winner of Belmont BEC ‘Best Home Business Award’ In 22nd Belmont Small Business Awards November 5 2015Shop & Style Specialists was one of many Western Australian small businesses awarded in the 22nd Belmont Small Business Awards on the 22nd of October 2015. The winners were showcased at the ‘Night of Stars Event’ in the ballroom of the Perth Conventio…
- Carol Hanlon to present at Business Professional Women Sub Regional Conference in Mongolia October 9 2015Carol Hanlon CEO of Belmont Business Enterprise Centre Inc. (BEC Global), TCF WA Inc. (TCF Global), will present at the upcoming Business Professional Women Sub-Regional Conference in Mongolia on the 11th of October 2015. Carol will be delivering a speech…
- Carol Hanlon Representing TCF Global at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fair in October 2015 October 2 2015Founder of TCF Global Carol Hanlon has organised to host a global panel discussing Designer Insights at the upcoming Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics Fair in Shanghai in October…
- TCFWA Launches Crowd Funding Campaign to help produce a New Book �1001 �Business Tips from 101� Fashion Designers� September 9 2015Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre of WA Inc. (TCFWA, TCF Australia, TCF Global) have announced a new project to assist new and Emerging Fashion Designers to gain first-hand fashion business tips and inspiration from 101 Fashion Designers. …
- Carol Hanlon selected to participate in the Australian Government Delegation to the 2015 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Women in the Economy Forum in Manilla 16-18 September 2015. August 24 2015Carol Hanlon, Founding Manager and Business Facilitator of the Belmont Business Enterprise Centre Inc. established 1994 (Belmont BEC) and Founder, Manager & Mentor of Textile, Clothing, Footwear Resource Centre of WA Inc. established 1998 (including TCF A…
- TCF Global are supporting the Fashion Industry Award in the 2015 Belmont Small Business Awards August 16 2015TCF Global are sponsoring the Fashion Industry Award in the 2015 Belmont Small Business Awards. This year�s Belmont Small Business Awards include a total of 23 categories for entrants to consider such as Best Retail Award, Business Person of the Year, Spi…
- Carol Hanlon nominated as Australia�s representative in ICONOGRAPH: An Exhibition of Women Icons of APEC, Philippines, September 2015 August 4 2015…
- The Textile, Clothing and Footwear Resource Centre of Western Australia Inc. Announces New Chairperson June 10 2015…
- Design Edge Innovation Festival June 1 2015designedge Innovation FESTIVAL 2015 is underway with a further 45 workshops, forums and online webinars being held with a fantastic range of speakers from across the globe….
- TCFWA wins �Business Excellence Award� at Hong Kong Australia Business Association – WA Chapter Business Awards 2015 May 25 2015Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre of WA Inc. (TCFWA) has won the Business Excellence Award at the Hong Kong Australia Business Association – WA Chapter Business Awards 2015 (HKABA-WA).This coveted award was sponsored by the ANZ Bank and recog…
- Designedge Innovation Festival, Event News, April 2015 April 26 2015designedge Innovation FESTIVAL 2015 commences 15th April and celebrates small business, creativity and innovation for the next 6 weeks with more than 90 exciting workshops, forums and online webinars being held with a fantastic range of speakers from acro…
- designedge Innovation Festival 2015 turns 11! April 16 2015The 11th designedge Innovation Festival 2015 will feature a staggering 90 events and will run from 15th of April through to the 28th May with events, workshops, webinars and networking and forums being staged in Belmont, Western Australia and broadcasted …
- BSBA Awards Launch 2015 April 9 2015The 22nd annual Belmont Small Business Awards will launch on Wednesday 22nd April, 6pm-8pm at the City of Belmont Civic Centre.
… - Carol Hanlon Announced as Winner of ACLW�s �Sustaining Women�s Empowerment in Communities and Organisations� (SWECO) Awards March 6 2015Western Australian Small Business advocate Carol Hanlon was announced as the winner of the following category – �Empowering women in a community or organisation in Australia� of ACLW�s �Sustaining Women�s Empowerment in Communities and Organisations� (SWE…
- �nalda� assisted by �BPW Business Incubator ONLINE Training & Mentoring APEC Project� February 25 2015The �BPW Business Incubator ONLINE Training & Mentoring APEC Project� delivers small business training to 20 small business women from APEC economies such as Chinese Taipei Republic of Korea, Chile, The Philippines and Australia …
- Carol Hanlon to present at UN CSW59, New York, March 2015, Parallel NGO Event February 19 2015Carol Hanlon CEO of Belmont Business Enterprise Centre Inc. (BEC Global), TCF WA Inc. (TCF Global), BPW Business Incubator Training & Mentoring Program in conjunction with BPW International will present a NGO Parallel Forum during UN CSW59, New York March…
- TCF Australia supports 10 Australian Emerging Designers at �FASHION EXPOSED REVIVED� in Sydney from the 20th to the 24th of February 2015 February 19 2015Carol Hanlon CEO of Belmont Business Enterprise Centre Inc. (BEC Global), TCF WA Inc. (TCF Global), BPW Business Incubator Training & Mentoring Program in conjunction with BPW International will present a NGO Parallel Forum during UN CSW59, New York March…
- Carol Hanlon Announced as Finalist in ACLW�s �Sustaining Women�s Empowerment in Communities and Organisations� (SWECO) Awards February 11 2015Western Australian Small Business advocate Carol Hanlon has been announced as a finalist in the �Empowering women in a community or organisation in Australia� category of ACLW�s �Sustaining Women�s Empowerment in Communities and Organisations� (SWECO) Awa…
- TCF Australia supports �JACK LEE Australia� at �FASHION EXPOSED REVIVED� in Sydney from the 20th to the 24th of February 2015 February 10 2015�JACK LEE Australia� caters for the professional stylish male. Jacki-Lee Munckton started the menswear label in 2011 after noticing the change from men wearing the suit and tie to work to business casual….
- Glamourbox Inc. assisted by �BPW Business Incubator ONLINE Training & Mentoring APEC Project� February 9 2015The �BPW Business Incubator ONLINE Training & Mentoring APEC Project� delivers business training to 20 small business women from APEC economies such as Chinese Taipei Republic of Korea, Chile, The Philippines and Australia …
- Carol Hanlon to present at CSW NGO Forum – UNCSW59 Empowering Women through ONLINE Training Mentoring.. February 8 2015Carol Hanlon CEO of Belmont Business Enterprise Centre Inc. (BEC Global), TCF WA Inc. (TCF Global), BPW Business Incubator Training & Mentoring Program in conjunction with BPW International will present a NGO Parallel Forum during UN CSW59, New York March…
- TCF Australia supports Alice goes Out� at �FASHION EXPOSED REVIVED� in Sydney from the 20th to the 24th of February 2015 February 8 2015Alice goes Out� is a Melbourne-based design house that creates and manufactures quality occasion headwear suitable for the street, special occasions, weddings and the growing Fashion on the Field market. …
- TCF Australia supports �Malambo� at �FASHION EXPOSED REVIVED� in Sydney from the 20th to the 24th of February 2015 January 26 2015�Malambo� offer handcrafted handbags and accessories spiced with South American flavour. Founder Celestina Lacombe started the innovative, socially responsible business in 2012.
… - TCF Australia supports �Lexi Clothing� at �FASHION EXPOSED REVIVED� in Sydney from the 20th to the 24th of February 2015 January 18 2015�Lexi Clothing� create easily accessible women’s clothing made from internationally sourced fabrics, combined with streamlined production methods in order to emphasise the meticulous fit of each garment which can only stem from lead designer Pat Georgiou’…
- TCF Australia supports �Jenkins & Jane� at �FASHION EXPOSED REVIVED� in Sydney from the 20th to the 24th of February 2015 January 12 2015�Jenkins & Jane� is a story of a Melbourne based fashion label where a photographer and a fashion designer have come together to create their own original textile designs by capturing nature�s beauty through a lens. The concept behind the label is a fusio…
- TCF Australia supports �No More Laundry� at �FASHION EXPOSED REVIVED� in Sydney from the 20th to the 24th of February 2015 January 11 2015Clothing and accessories company �No More Laundry� was dreamt up by founder, Faydi Saddik, from his love of all things vintage. No More Laundry was born in late 2011, and draws inspiration from 40’s to 70’s Art, Fashion and Culture, Interfused with curren…
- TCF Australia supports �iROCK Jewellery� at �FASHION EXPOSED REVIVED� in Sydney from the 20th to the 24th of February 2015 January 8 2015Designed and made in Melbourne, the �iROCK Jewellery� concept is the brainchild of husband and wife team Sarah and Tim Freeman. Founded in 2013, they were inspired by the mass
customisation trend. They have created an innovative platform where customers … - TCF Australia supports �Convict Bags & Accessories� at �FASHION EXPOSED REVIVED� in Sydney from the 20th to the 24th of February 2015 January 5 2015When �Convict Bags� founders Georgina Lewis and Karen Adie started their range of Australian made handbags and accessories in 2013 they were inspired by their mutual love of the raw beauty of Australia and it�s barefoot lifestyle….
- 1001 Business Tips From 101 Fashion Designers November 20 2014The Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre of WA Inc., TCF Australia and TCF
Global in celebrating over 16years of assisting over 8,000 fashion designers and
creatives to start, develop and grow their fashion business is announcing its new
book seri… - International Pilot Providing Online Training and Mentoring For Women In Small Business August 12 2014BPW Business Incubator ONLINE Women in Business Training & Mentoring Project 2014…
- Carol Hanlon invited to present BPW Business Incubator Workshops in Nepal July 2014 July 11 2014Carol Hanlon has been invited to Kathmandu, Nepal in July to present business growth workshops to women entrepreneurs in Nepal. The women attending are members of a BSC Women’s Business Incubator established by the BPW Club of Nepal. Carol Hanlon met with…
- Belmont Business Enterprise Centre Celebrates 20 Years Assisting Small Businesses May 13 2014Belmont Business Enterprise Centre (Belmont BEC) is a non-profit community based organisation established, which was established in May of 1994. The Belmont BEC offers ‘one stop shop, low-cost advisory services’ and provides small business support with a …
- International Pilot Providing Online Training and Mentoring For Women In Small Business May 11 2014The Belmont Business Enterprise Centre Inc. (Belmont BEC) in conjunction with BPW Business Incubator ONLINE Women in Business Training & Mentoring Project and the Chinese Taipei Foundation for Women’s Rights Promotion and Development have linked to collab…
- designedge Innovation Festival 2014 – 10 years young! May 6 2014The 10th designedge Innovation Festival 2014 will run from 1st May through to 29th May with events, workshops, webinars and networking forums being staged in Belmont, Western Australia and broadcasted nationally ONLINE. Over 50 events will be presented du…
- Australia-wide opportunities now available for women in business to start, grow or improve their business March 6 2014BPW Business Incubator ONLINE Women in Business Training & Mentoring Project 2014…
- 5th Shipment of donated sewing equipment leaving for Ormoc February 3 20145th Shipment of donated sewing equipment leaving for Ormoc, Philippines as part of TCF GLOBAL VILLAGE SEWING PROJECT on 6th February 2014
… - TCF Australia World Boutique Hong Kong Fashion Week January 2014 January 13 2014Hong Kong Fashion Week for Fall/Winter and World Boutique, Hong Kong join hands and gather international designers and global suppliers at Asia’s top fashion fairs in January 2014….
- Aka Kawa – World boutique Hong Kong 2014 January 13 2014Artist/designer Lynn Elzinga-Henry brings her commercial range of woven silk ties to World Boutique Hong Kong. …
- Delegation Visits to China Sourcing Fair Hong Kong October 2013 November 25 2013Asia World Expo 27-30 October 2013 Providing an effective way to source quality products direct from China suppliers at good-valued prices!
Watch Video: http://bit.ly/1b2BDqE … - Please help us rebuild TCF Global Village Sewing Projects in TCF Ormoc, Phillippines November 11 2013The world’s strongest storm of the year has caused widespread damage and forced millions of people to flee to safer ground in the Philippines in the last couple of days. Super Typhoon Haiyan smashed into the central island of Samar, Leyte Province early o…
- 2013 International Conference of Fashion Incubators Goes Virtual October 22 2013Western Australian based TCF Global will assist host the 4th International Conference of Fashion Incubators in 2013 in conjunction with Toronto Fashion Incubator and IFIN. TCF Global is a not-for-profit global fashion network that assists small and emergi…
- Carol Hanlon Invited to be a part of Australian delegation to APEC 2013 Women in Economy Forum in Bali Indonesia September 9 2013The SME APEC Ministers Conference will also be happening and the Indonesia International APEC SME Exhibition is also at the same time. Carol Hanlon, CEO of non-profit organisations Belmont Business Enterprise Centre Inc. (Belmont BEC) and Textile Clothing…
- MUCH NEEDED SEWING MATERIALS ON WAY TO ORMOC PHILIPPINES FOR TCF GLOBAL VILLAGE SEWING PROJECT July 30 2013The Textile, Clothing and Footwear Resource Centre of WA (TCFWA), Belmont BEC, TCF Global, BPW Belmont and members of Janome Perth have been busy collecting and collating donations to assist with the TCF Ormoc, Philippines community village sewing project…
- Carol Hanlon Named W.A. Woman of Success By Scoop Magazine July 16 2013Fifty inspiring West Australian women have been named by Scoop Magazine as “WA Women of Success’. Criteria for choosing the women were that they had to be successful, inspiring and have contributed to their local or wider community. They also shared stori…
- Ms Carol Hanlon Invited to Attend 10th Womens Affairs Ministerial Meeting (WAMM) in Dhaka on 17-19 June 2013 June 13 2013Ms Carol Hanlon, CEO of Belmont Business Enterprise Centre (Belmont BEC), BPW Business Incubator and TCF Global has been invited to attend and contribute to the Commonwealth Business Council Forum on Women’s Leadership for Enterprise which will be taking …
- designedge Innovation Festival 2013 – Biggest Yet April 17 2013Designedge Innovation Festival 2013 will run from 15th April through to 31st May with more than 90 events, seminars, webinars, networking forums and displays being staged in Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland and New South Wales and broadcaste…
- Preview in Daegu, Korea a Success for TCFWA and TCF Global Participants March 15 201317 TCFWA and TCF Global representatives recently attended ‘Preview in Daegu’, the International Textile Fair in Korea during March 2013. A combination of designers, textile artists, and fashion textile buyers attended the show. Carol Hanlon, CEO of TCFWA …
- TCFWA and TCF Global organise for 20 TCF Industry Representatives to attend Korea International Textile Fair – March 6th-8th, 2013 March 3 2013The Textile, Clothing Footwear Resource Centre of WA Inc. (TCFWA) and TCF Global has coordinated 20 TCF industry representatives to attend, ‘Preview in Daegu’, the International Textile Fair being held in Korea in March 2013. Representing Western Austral…
- TCF Australia Green Energy ‘Ask An Expert Forum’ assisting fashion & creative businesses to reduce energy costs February 26 2013A TCF Green Energy ‘Ask An Expert’ Forum will be held at Sydney Exhibition Centre, during three major Australian fashion industry trade events, Fashion Exposed | Australian Shoe Fair | Bags & Accessories which attract thousands of fashion industry retaile…
- Party of 11 from WA to attend Korea International Textile Fair January 25 20135 West Australian designers, 2 West Australian textile artists, 2 fashion buyers and 2 epresentatives from the Textile, Clothing Footwear Resource Centre of WA Inc. (TCFWA) are lucky enough to be attending, ‘Preview in Daegu’, the International Textile F…
- Sponsorship for Australian retailers and Designers to Attend a Buying Mission to the 50th INDIA INTERNATIONAL GARMENT FAIR 19 – 21 January 2012 November 29 2012The Textile, Clothing and Footwear Resource Centre of Western Australia Inc (TCFWA), TCF Australia and the Belmont Business Enterprise Centre (Belmont
BEC) are coordinating a sponsorship opportunity for their members to join a buying mission which provid… - 19th Belmont Small Business Awards A Success November 26 2012Congratulations to all the finalists and winners of the 2012 Belmont Small Business Awards. This is the 19th year that the business awards have run, and they provide a fantastic opportunity for small and growing enterprises in Belmont and throughout Weste…
- Belmont Small Business Awards Attracts International Recording Artist November 8 2012This year’s special guest entertainer for the 19th Belmont Small Business Awards is ‘Maggie Joddrell Britton’, an International recording artist with chart (Top ten) records in the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Maggie’s song writing t…
- Interstoff ASIA Essential Fair Eco Fashion Designer Sponsorship Winners Announced October 12 2012The Textile, Clothing and Footwear Resource Centre of WA and TCF Australia announce the two winners of the sponsorship opportunity to attend the Interstoff Asia Essential International Fair in Hong Kong as Kelli Donovan & Sean Watson from Pure Pod Design …
- W.A. Labor Leader Hon. Mark McGowan to Address Small Business Owners at Belmont Business Enterprise Centre on 14th September 2012 August 29 2012W.A. Labor Leader Hon. Mark McGowan MLA, Shadow Treasurer Mr Ben Wyatt and Members of
the Shadow Cabinet will be joined by Member for Belmont Eric Ripper, and Cassie Rowe – Labor’s Candidate for Belmont at the 2013 State Election to participate in a smal… - Great range of speakers line up for TCF Australia Green Fashion ‘Ask An Expert Forums’ August 20 2012As part of the TCF Australia ‘ONLINE’ Energy Efficiency Training & Mentoring Project, TCF Green Fashion ‘Ask An Expert’ forums are about to be launched nationally in Melbourne at Fashion Exposed, Melbourne Exhibition Centre, August 26 & 27, 12noon-2pm – …
- TCF Australia launches Green Fashion ‘Ask An Expert Forums’ at International Fashion Week – Sunshine Coast August 20 2012As part of the TCF Australia ‘ONLINE’ Energy Efficiency Training & Mentoring Project, TCF Green Fashion ‘Ask An Expert’ forums are about to be launched nationally including Sunshine Coast, International Fashion Week, Twin Waters, September 4th, 12noon-2pm…
- Eco Fashion Designer Opportunity for two Australian designers to showcase at Interstoff ASIA Essential, Hong Kong August 7 2012The Textile, Clothing and Footwear Resource Centre of WA and TCF Australia are searching for two Australian Eco Fashion Designers who would like to showcase four of their fashion ECO outfits each at the Interstoff Asia Essential International Fair in Hong…
- TCF Australia launches ‘ONLINE’ Energy Efficiency Training & Mentoring Project to Help Small and Medium Fashion Businesses across Australia August 6 2012Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency, The Hon Greg Combet AM MP and Parliamentary Secretary, Mark Dreyfus, recently announced that TCF Australia is one of 28 business advisory organisations that received Australian Government funding to assis…
- TCF Australia launches Green Fashion ‘Ask An Expert Forums August 6 2012As part of the TCF Australia ‘ONLINE’ Energy Efficiency Training & Mentoring Project, TCF Green Fashion ‘Ask An Expert’ forums launching in Melbourne – Aug 26 & 27, Brisbane – Aug 30, Bribie Island – Sep 3 & Sunshine Coast – Sep 4….
- Carol Hanlon Returns Home from APEC Women in Economy Forum in St Petersburg, Russia July 12 2012Carol Hanlon, CEO of non-profit organisations Belmont Business Enterprise Centre Inc. (BEC) and Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre of WA Inc (TCFWA), was invited to join the Australian Government delegation for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation…
- Carol Hanlon Invited to attend APEC Women in the Economy Forum, June 28-30, St Petersburg, Russia June 12 2012Carol Hanlon, CEO of non-profit organisations Belmont Business Enterprise Centre Inc. (BEC) and Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre of WA Inc (TCFWA), has been invited to join the Australian Government delegation for the Asia Pacific Economic Coope…
- Holidaying in QLD still a popular choice May 14 2012Domestic tourism was impacted by natural disasters and a continued growth in outbound travel by Australian residents in 2010-11. However, despite these challenges, the domestic segment has recorded an increase in visitors this year, according to Tourism Q…
- The beauty of Silk and Art May 14 2012Eva Wanganeen recently showcased her silk at the Dreamtime Parade, part of the 2012 inaugural Perth Fashion Week. Eva Wanganeen is a well respected Indigenous artist specialising in painting on silk. Since training with master silk artist Marie France in…
- Federal Minister For Small Business Visited Belmont BEC May 2 2012Minister for Small Business Brendan O’Connor spoke with 70 local Belmont and Western Australian small business owners at a Networking Forum organised by the Belmont Business Enterprise Centre (Belmont BEC) and the Textile, Clothing Footwear Resource Centr…
- designedge Innovation Festival 2012 April 16 2012Designedge Innovation Festival 2012 will run from 16th April through to 31st May with events, workshops, webinars, networking forums and displays being staged in Western Australia, Queensland and New South Wales and broadcasted nationally ONLINE. …
- World Premiere – Global Business Incubator Project Attracts World Class Speakers for New York Launch 2 March 2012 February 28 2012A ground breaking social enterprise called the BPW Business Incubator Project initiated by Belmont Business Enterprise Centre in Western Australia (Belmont BEC) and Textile, Clothing and Footwear Resource Centre of Western Australia Inc. (TCF Global) and …
- Sponsorship for Australian buying mission to PREVIEW IN DEAGU, Korea 7 – 9 March 2012 February 14 2012The Textile, Clothing and Footwear Resource Centre of Western Australia Inc (TCFWA), TCF Australia and the Belmont Business Enterprise Centre (Belmont BEC) are hosting a Buying Mission to PREVIEW IN DEAGU, from the 7th to the 9th of March 2012 on behalf o…
- World Premiere – Global Business Incubator Project for Women to Launch February 8 2012A ground breaking social enterprise called the BPW Business Incubator Project initiated by Belmont Business Enterprise Centre in Western Australia (Belmont BEC) and Textile, Clothing and Footwear Resource Centre of Western Australia Inc. (TCF Global) and …
- Sponsorships Available for Australian Importers/Retailers to Attend Home Expo India, 15 – 18 April 2012 February 7 2012The Textile, Clothing and Footwear Resource Centre of Western Australia Inc (TCFWA), TCF Australia and the Belmont Business Enterprise Centre (Belmont BEC) are hosting a Buying Mission to Home Expo India, from the 15th to the 18th of April 2012 on behalf …
- Empowering Creative Rural Women Through Enterprise Development and Global Fashion Opportunities January 30 2012During 2011, Ms Carol Hanlon, Member and past president of Belmont Business Professional Women (Belmont BPW), CEO of Belmont Business Enterprise Centre (Belmont BEC) and the Textile, Clothing, Footwear Resource Centre of WA (TCFWA & TCF GLOBAL) was invite…
- How to Protect Your Business from Disaster January 25 2012To improve small business responsiveness to the effects of natural disasters, economic downturns, or any major variables that can impact on production, productivity and sustainability, it is necessary to have plans in place to be able to “manage” the impa…
- International Women’s Day Belmont 2012 January 24 2012The Belmont Business Enterprise Centre, Belmont Business & Professional Women, Textile, Clothing Footwear Resource Centre of WA and the City of Belmont, invite all to attend International Women’s Day celebrations in Belmont in March 2012….
- Sponsorship for Australian retailers and Designers to Attend Tex-Trends India 19 – 21 January 2012 December 16 2011Tex-Trends India 2012 will showcase fashion, textiles and accessories with the fair highlighting a vivid display of designs. Nearly 400 reputed Export Houses of India will be a part of this grand exhibition. The buying mission is suitable for established …
- Accommodation sponsorship available for eligible Australian TCF Industry participants to attend buying missions to World Boutique and Hong Kong Fashion Week 2012 December 12 2011The Textile, Clothing and Footwear Resource Centre of Western Australia Inc (TCFWA), TCF Australia and the Belmont Business Enterprise Centre (Belmont BEC) are hosting buying missions to the World Boutique and Hong Kong Fashion Week in January 2012 on beh…
- Carol Hanlon to Attend Global Platform for Action on Sourcing from Women Vendors in China September 2011 September 23 2011Carol Hanlon to Attend Global Platform for Action on Sourcing from Women Vendors in China September 2011…
- Lenore Dembski, Paperbark Woman, commends Third International Conference of Fashion Incubators and Perth Fashion Week for Embracing Indigenous Designers September 20 2011The Third International Conference of Fashion Incubators is being held at the Parmelia Hilton in Perth until the 13th of September and Conference Speaker Lenore Dembski would like to commend two organisations for their outward commitment to Indigenous Aus…
- Carol Hanlon to attend Commonwealth People’s Forum at CHOGM in October 2011 September 19 2011Carol Hanlon to attend Commonwealth People’s Forum at CHOGM in October 2011…
- ICFI September 2011 An International Success September 14 2011ICFI September 2011 An International Success…
- Lenore Dembski, Paperbark Woman, commends on 3rd ICFI 2011 and Perth Fashion Week for Embracing Indigenous Designers September 13 2011Lenore Dembski, Paperbark Woman, commends on 3rd ICFI 2011 and Perth Fashion Week for Embracing Indigenous Designers…
- Toni & Guy partners with International Conference of Fashion Incubators September 9 2011Toni & Guy partners with International Conference of Fashion Incubators…
- Murray Yarran to perform ‘Welcome to Country’ at opening of 3rd ICFI 2011 August 29 2011Murray Yarran a Noongar man from the Ballardong tribe will perform the ‘Welcome to Country’ at the opening of the conference. …
- Yen T H Dam from TOPICA Fashion Incubator Program Vietnam to address 3rd ICFI 2011 August 24 2011Ms Yen T.H Dam, TOPICA Fashion Incubator Program, TOPICA Accelerator (a unit of TOPICA Education Group) will be addressing the conference about the fashion industry in Vietnam. TOPICA Accelerator has launched the first fashion incubator program in Vietnam…
- Department of Export Promotion (DEP) of the Ministry of Commerce in Thailand to Exhibit at 3rd ICFI 2011 August 24 2011To assure that foreign traders have information accessibility, service and convenience necessary for sourcing materials or importing Thai products into their countries, the Department of Export Promotion (DEP) of the Ministry of Commerce serves as a link …
- Alpha Models Partners with 3rd ICFI 2011 August 24 2011Roisin McLachlan and Zak Hogen-Esch are the Alpha Empire. Together they have over 25 years’ experience in the fashion industry. As international models both Roisin and Zak have travelled and worked across the world including Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand…
- Chandrima Chatterjee, Director, Compliance and Economic & Consultancy from the Apparel Export Promotion Council, (AEPC) in India to Address 3rd ICFI 2011 August 23 2011Chandrima Chatterjee, Director, Compliance and Economic & Consultancy from the Apparel Export Promotion Council, (AEPC) in Gurgaon, India will be addressing the conference on ‘Sourcing Textile and Apparel in India’. Ms Chatterjee has over 13 years of expe…
- AusIndustry Partners with 3rd ICFI 2011 August 23 2011AusIndustry has a number of programs for Textile Clothing and Footwear businesses, Australian manufacturers and those who design for manufacture in Australia including: Clothing and Household Textile Building Innovative Capability Scheme; TCF Corporate We…
- Kylie Hansen, CEO of ‘Carpets for Communities’ Cambodia to Address 3rd ICFI 2011 August 22 2011Kylie Hansen, Chief Executive Officer of ‘Carpets for Communities’ Cambodia will address the conference about the very important and empowering project. ‘Carpets for Communities’ provide immediate intervention to children at risk of child labour and human…
- Keachea Dixon from Gordon Dixon & Company, JA to Address 3rd ICFI 2011 August 15 2011Keachea Dixon is an attorney licensed in New York and Jamaica and heads up Gordon Dixon & Company’s Intellectual Property and Entertainment division, concentrating on copyright, conveyances/real estate, entertainment, information technology, patent and tr…
- Perth Fashion Week Partners with 3rd ICFI 2011 August 15 2011The first inaugural Perth Fashion Week will take place in Perth during March 2012 and will attract buyers, media, models, designers & the fashion savvy, providing a dynamic array of opportunities to network & engage with the art of fashion. Former Model /…
- ICFI 2011 August News August 12 2011The Third International Conference of Fashion Incubators will be held at the Parmelia Hilton on 11-13 September, 2011, and many around the world have confirmed their interest in attending and presenting. Conference Convenor, Carol Hanlon said “The countdo…
- Win A National Scholarship to Attend 3rd ICFI 2011 August 11 2011The Third International Conference of Fashion Incubators will be held at the Parmelia Hilton in Perth from the 11th until the 13th of September 2011. TCF Australia, one of the supporters of the conference is offering an exclusive opportunity for one perso…
- Margaret Rushe from Rushe Farrell Consultancy to address 3rd ICFI 2011 August 10 2011Margaret Rushe from global consultancy Rushe Farrell will be addressing the conference on ‘What Global Boutique and Department Stores are really looking for from designers’. Rushe Farrell export Australian and New Zealand designers to European buyers and …
- Anita McAdam from Promostyl to address 3rd ICFI 2011 August 9 2011Anita McAdam from Trend Consultancy Promostyl and Director of Studio Faro will be addressing the conference on ‘Autumn/Winter 2012/13 Trends’. Conference Convenor, Carol Hanlon said “Every season the creative staff at Promostyl take their stunning publica…
- designedge Fashion Incubator 2011 August 9 2011designedge first started in 2003 as part of the designedge – TCF Australia Uncovered trade exhibition staged in Perth by the Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre of WA (TCFWA) at the Burswood Resort Complex. Given the boom of online shopping worldwid…
- Global Fashion Wire Supports 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators 2011 August 8 2011The Third International Conference of Fashion Incubators will be held at the Parmelia Hilton on between the 11th and 13th of September, 2011, and Global Fashion Wire have committed their support and sponsorship. Conference Convenor, Carol Hanlon said “We …
- Karen Webster Associate Professor from RMIT To Address 3rd ICFI 2011 August 8 2011Associate Professor Karen Webster, Program Director Fashion, RMIT University and Festival Director of L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival (2005 -2010) will be addressing the conference on ‘Nurturing the future – How events and industry collide’. Karen’s pr…
- Janelle Mannes from Stylesight To Address 3rd ICFI 2011 August 7 2011Janelle Mannes from Trend Consultancy Stylesight Asia Pacific will be addressing the conference on ‘Megatrends Spring/Summer 2013’. Conference Convenor, Carol Hanlon said “Janelle Mannes from Stylesight will talk about what’s to come in terms of major fas…
- Minister for Small Business Visit – A Win for Businesses suffering Natural Disasters August 2 2011Small Business Minister, Senator the Hon Nick Sherry, officially launched the ‘My business incubator ONLINE Natural Disaster Assistance Project’ at the Belmont Business Enterprise Centre (Belmont BEC) on 25th of July 2011. A grant of $100,000 was offered …
- ICFI July News July 22 2011Susan Langdon will address the conference on Selling to Canada: DIY or Hiring an Agent and also on the Past, Present & Future of TFI. TFI is an award-winning, non-profit organization that provides critical support, resources and workspace to new and emerg…
- Third International Conference Fashion Incubator Update April 28 2011Organisation of the 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators to be held in Perth in 2011, continues to progress, and the event is offering sponsorship opportunities now. The 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators will be held at the …
- Belmont Community Project Awarded Internationally April 26 2011The TCF Ormoc community sewing project in conjunction with numerous NGO’s based in Ormoc assists the local residents in the surrounding villages of Leyte Province, Philippines to establish their own micro sewing businesses to produce adults’ and children’…
- Carol Hanlon Inducted into Inaugural WA Women’s Hall of Fame 2011 March 8 2011Carol Hanlon, ‘Business Dreams Champion’ was named as one of the Western Australia’s top 100 women for the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day. The Inaugural WA Women’s Hall of Fame Ceremony was held on the 7th of March, 2011, and more than 1,0…
- TCFWA and TCF Australia Sponsor Eight Designers for Fashion Exposed February 28 2011The Textile, Clothing and Footwear Resource Centre of WA (TCFWA) and TCF Australia have chosen eight emerging Australian fashion businesses to sponsor for the Fashion Exposed trade fair in Sydney next month. The non-profit community organisations will sho…
- TCFWA WIIN Program August 10 2010TCFWA (The Textile, Clothing and Footwear Resource Centre of Western Australia Inc) has recently been awarded funding to implement two exciting projects under the Enterprise Connect WIIN (Workshops, Industry Intelligence and Networking) program. WIIN is a…
- Call for Papers – 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators June 10 2010Perth will host the 3rd International Conference of Fashion Incubators in 2011, and the event is calling for papers now. Conference Convenor Carol Hanlon was successful in winning the conference for Perth through her award in the prestigious 2009 City of …
- Airfare sponsorship for Australian retailers and designers June 1 2010TCFWA / Belmont BEC is coordinating an opportunity for Australian and International fashion designers, retailers and manufactures to join a buying mission to India International Garment Fair, New Delhi, July 12-14, 2010 showing Spring/Summer 2011. The buy…
- Online Expertise Now Available For Textile, Clothing & Footwear Industry March 12 2010TCF Australia Online Training Mentoring Project will provide free access to eCommerce business workshops, online web mentoring, ‘Ask an Expert’ forums and helpline access to small businesses operating in the textile, clothing, footwear & leather industry …
- Carol Hanlon Invited to Attend Prestigious UN Event in New York February 15 2010Ms Carol Hanlon, President of Belmont Business Professional Women (Belmont BPW), CEO of Belmont Business Enterprise Centre (Belmont BEC) and the Textile, Clothing, Footwear Resource Centre of WA (TCFWA), Belmont City Councillor, and small business advocat…
- Belmont Business Womens Club President Carol Hanlon to Attend Prestigious United Nations Event in New York February 10 2010Ms Carol Hanlon, President of Belmont Business Professional Women (Belmont BPW) will be representing local women at the upcoming fifty-fourth session of the United Nations – Commission on the Status of Women to be held from the 1st to the 12th of March 20…
- TCF Global Goes From Strength To Strength February 10 2010Carol Hanlon, Manager of the Belmont Business Enterprise Centre (Belmont BEC), and Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre WA (TCFWA / TCF Global) has recently returned from an amazing world journey after winning the coveted 2009 City of Perth Conventio…
- International Fashion Conference Heads to Perth November 25 2009Carol Hanlon, Founding Manager of the Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre Inc. (TCFWA), Designedge Fashion Incubator and Belmont Business Enterprise Centre Inc (Belmont BEC) is delighted to announce that the 3rd International Fashion Incubator Confe…
- Community Sewing Project gets Moving June 22 2009TCF Ormoc is pleased to announce that a second freight of supplies is headed to the Philippines! This project, which collects sewing donations…
- Community Sewing Project Calls Out for Help June 22 2009TCF Global & the Textile Clothing and Footwear Resource Centre of WA (TCFWA), is calling for donations to continue the TCF Ormoc project…
- Providing support and resources for Designers and Industry June 21 2009The Textile, Clothing and Footwear Resource Centre of Western Australia Inc (TCFWA) provide a valuable resource for the design industry. Since being established in 1998, the centre has been so successful, that it now receives requests from across Australi…
- Local Champion Awarded May 3 2009Carol Hanlon, Manager Textile Clothing Footwear Resource Centre (TCFWA) Belmont Business Enterprise Centre and Belmont Small Business Centre (Belmont BEC/SBC) has won the coveted City of Perth Convention Scholarship for 2008/2009 which is worth $10,000….
- Fashion Goes Virtual April 5 2009The Designedge Fashion Incubator is the only virtual fashion incubator in Australia. It provides a virtual shop front for more than 40 small fashion businesses currently, and 10 feature Indigenous designers…
- Carol Hanlon elected national president of AIEF March 13 2009Carol has now been elected the National President of the Australasian Institute of Enterprise Facilitators (AIEF). Founded in 1997 as a result of the recommendations of the Industry Task Force on Leadership and Management Skills, the AIEF has a mission to…