Take a closer look. You’re in good company!
If you’re a Colorado sewing professional seeking a professional organization, we’re here for you! As fewer and fewer people know how to sew for themselves, they rely on professional seamstresses to do everything from simple alterations to complete wedding and home décor ensembles and more.
Established in 1997, SRN is where you’ll find friendly sewing professionals engaged in sewing-related businesses. Whether your business is full-time, part-time, new or established, you are welcome here. Discover the many benefits of joining this dynamic organization to help grow your business!
PROFESSIONAL MEMBER BENEFITS
All Associate Member Benefits plus:
- Annual membership card
- Strategic retail and trade show marketing
- Give-and-receive paid referral program
- Listing in the printed member business directory
- Online member directory with optional Web-link feature
- Special members-only retail member discounts
- Voting rights within the organization
- Board position volunteer opportunities
- Updated internal rosters and resource lists
ASSOCIATE MEMBER BENEFITS
- Enlightening, interactive monthly meetings
- Dynamic and informative guest speakers
- Proactive networking with other sewing professionals
- Knowledgeable peer guidance and support
- Collective brainstorming
- Informative monthly online newsletter and archive
- Timely sewing event information
SRN has played an integral part in the growth of my custom sewing business. As a professional member, the networking and mentoring opportunities are unbeatable. As a professional seamstress, the SRN member brochure and website have made it easy for new clients to locate me for their custom home décor needs.
-Donna Sproul, Threads Home Décor
Meeting information
Member meetings are held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the last Thursday of every month. *Note special dates below for November and December meetings, due to the holidays. Prospective members may attend as a guest twice before becoming a member.
MEETING DATES FOR 2011
January 27
February 24
March 31
April 28
May 26
June 30
July 28
August 25
September 29
October 27
November 17*
December 8*
LOCATION
TACtile Textile Arts Center
1955 S. Quince St.
Suite 200
Denver, CO 80231
www.tactilearts.org
DIRECTIONS
As of September 15, 2010 TACtile will be located at 1955 S. Quince Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO. Just north of the Denver Dumb Friends League near Evans & Quebec, 2 miles east of I-25, in the JHB International Warehouse Building. See it on Mapquest here or download a PDF map & directions.
These days, ALL of my work comes from this SRN website, or from former clients, or as referrals from my SRN colleagues. It’s the best investment of my “advertising dollar” I could imagine. I’ve been on the Board, which has been a great growing experience, and I go to the monthly meetings, which besides being with some great friends from the last seven years, always offers some new tidbit to help me in my business!
-Marci Heiser, Dramatic Flair
WHAT TO BRING
Please bring your own lunch and beverage; we enjoy dining together as we hold our meetings. You are invited and encouraged to show your work so we can see what you do in order to provide the best referrals possible. If you can’t bring the actual work, bring photos!
QUESTIONS?
Contact our Membership Chair at mheiser46@comcast.net
BUSINESS POLICY To protect the reputation and integrity of The Sewing Referral Network, it is understood that all members will conduct their business in an ethical manner. This applies to contracts and agreements with your clients, other professionals, and other members of The Sewing Referral Network. Observation of unethical business practices will result in reconsideration of membership and/or referral status in The Sewing Referral Network.
PAID REFERRALS Whether you have too much business or need more business—referrals can work for you! Referrals are on the honor system. A one-time fee of $10 is paid for each referral that becomes a paying customer (Project minimum is $25). The $10 is paid to the person that referred that customer to you. It is your responsibility to keep track of the referrals you give and receive. Please note: Officers (i.e. membership chairman), who receive general SRN inquires because of their positions, don’t expect a referral fee.
DISCLAIMER Membership rates and referral rates are subject to change without notice. Questions or concerns regarding these policies may be presented to the SRN Board.