What might success look like?

I. Three Functions
1) Cleveland Fashion Incubator
2) Development Center
3) Retail Events

II. Cleveland Retail Commission is a catalyst for area fashion design, education, retail, and wholesale growth.  As a development organization CRC will create awareness and economic growth.  Markers of success might include;

• a significant growth in the number of, and the productivity of, Cleveland garment retailers and wholesalers
• a database and network connection for developers, realtors, retailers, and entrepreneurs
• the establishment of a fashion designers's retail showroom and boutique
• a mentoring program and incubator to assist designers, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and retailers
• the development of industry tours to area manufacturers, design studios, and boutiques
• a vibrant downtown retail shopping district; "Cleveland's Retail Triangle"
• the development of the annual "Circle2Square" event to promote downtown retail awareness 
  
  CRC intends to re-invigorate an industry, with a concept that is relevant to today's marketplace.