January 2019 25 President’s Message President: Stephanie Harris Vice President: Nancy Provda Secretary: Karen Anderson Treasurer: Susan Burris Board Chairperson: Ute Wegmann Directors: Lynn Anthony Peggy Finnegan Jeff Gutmann Lora Jachimowicz Stuart Marcher Mary Minser Varsha Panagos Gabriela Shultz Executive Director: Mary T. Taft Fashion Market Northern California® P.O. Box 41188 San Jose, CA 95160 Ph.: 415-328-1221 Fax: 888-350-1486 fashionmarketnorcal@gmail.com www.fashionmarketnorcal.com FMNC BOARD Happy New Year and welcome to 2019. Please accept a warm welcome to all Retailers and Exhibitors. Our show is always growing with great brands and we are continuing to implement new and creative ideas to bring current and new buyers to us. If you have an idea on how to get more buyers to our show, please reach out to any board member, we would love to chat with you. ALL 5 shows in 2019 at the San Mateo Marriott. Please book your rooms to ensure you get our group rate. FMNC continues to offer: ~ Complimentary continental breakfast from 9 to 10am for everyone. ~ A sponsored lunch for buyers. ~ Afternoon cookies, snacks, lemon-aid, ice tea and coffee for everyone. ~ REIMBURSED PARKING on Monday and Tuesday for buyers who arrive by 10am. ~ Sip and Shop……Monday night from 4 to 7pm with complimentary wine, beer and champagne for the retailers. Please utilize our website: www.fashionmarketnorcal.com We strive to make this site easy for you. Questions? Our website has the answers. I wish you all a successful market. Best, Stephanie Harris President, GGAA/FMNC stephanieharrisfmnc@gmail.com January 2019