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Apparel Industry Board, Inc.

The Apparel Industry Board, Inc. (AIBI) is a Chicago-based organization that supports apparel entrepreneurs and designers through education, mentorship, and access to local manufacturing resources. It focuses on bridging creativity and production in the fashion industry.

Website
aibi.com
Founded
1987
Recorded stages
Accelerator
Focus sectors
Consumer
Recorded regions
United States
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The Apparel Industry Board, Inc. (AIBI) was founded nearly four decades ago and is based in Chicago, Illinois. It serves as a hub for apparel entrepreneurs, designers, manufacturers, and makers, providing support from concept to commercialization through education, mentorship, and access to local manufacturing resources.

Focus

AIBI focuses on supporting designer-entrepreneurs in the fashion industry. It provides services that bridge creativity and production, helping fashion businesses launch, scale, and sustain locally while strengthening the regional apparel economy. The organization serves a diverse clientele, including designers, local manufacturers, students, independent makers, and industry professionals seeking upskilling or production access.

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AIBI offers education, mentorship, and access to local manufacturing resources, helping fashion entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of launching and scaling their businesses.

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