Southern Textile Association

JOINT FIBER BUYERS/STA ANNUAL MEETING

June 28 - 30, 2009

The Westin
Hilton Head, South Carolina

The Fiber Buyers (GTMA/NCMA/NCTO/SCMA) and The Southern Textile Association (STA) are excited to partner in June of 2009 for a joint annual meeting at The Westin Resort & Spa on Hilton Head Island, SC.

Each of these organizations has been focused on educating their meeting attendees on key industry, economic, legislative, trade, and management issues. Since the focus of the past meetings has been so similar, it made sense to work together. While preserving and dedicating time during the meeting to address matters of significance primarily to the STA, meeting jointly with the fiber buyers and suppliers will enable both groups to plan and execute a much more impressive and value-added program than either could acting independently. In addition, a larger attendance will mean greater interaction among decision-makers within our industry.

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Textile Fundamentals Course

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Gaston College East Campus
Textile Technology Center
7220 Wilkinson Blvd.
Belmont, NC 28012

The Textile Technology Center at Gaston College - East Campus, in partnership with The Southern Textile Association is pleased to offer an overview of the world of Textiles.

This program is ideal for business people who do not have a formal background in textiles and who work with textile firms or firms that utilize textile products.

In the course of a half day program, the experienced and knowledgeable staff at the Textile Technology Center will acquaint attendees with fibers, yarn and fabric formation, the printing and dyeing of consumer products. The atmosphere is informal, interactive, and involves some “hands on” learning at the centers well equipped pilot facility.

This program will equip each attendee with the basic understandings to work in a business sector where Textile terminology is a regular part of the ongoing business process. You will receive a DVD, reference workbook and glossary of terms for future use.

terms for future use. As part of its mission to service the Textile Industry, this course is being offered at a nominal fee of $35 to cover the cost of lunch and materials. We ask you to register in advance so we can have enough materials on hand by filling out the registration form (enclosed insert). The course will be offered on:

If you would like to attend The Textile Fundamentals Course and/or the Summer Marketing Forum, please return the registration form in the pdf download below, along with payment to P.O. Box 66, Gastonia, NC 28053-0066.

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2009 Summer Marketing Forum

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Gaston College East Campus
Textile Technology Center
7220 Wilkinson Blvd.
Belmont, NC 28012

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