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"Success comes to the underdog who doesn't let sleeping dogs lie..."Success comes to the underdog who doesn't let sleeping dogs lie..."Success comes to the underdog who doesn't let sleeping dogs lie..."Success comes to the underdog who doesn't let sleeping dogs lie...

The force behind our mobilization and infrastructure.

Thank you to our Strategic Partners

Our strategic partners do more than fund our mission, many of our partners help advance it through collaboration, shared resources, and strategic alignment. Together, we’re building the future of fashion through intentional connections and bold innovation. Ready to collaborate, contribute, or invest?

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Introducing Our 2025 Strategic Partners

Arts Bridge

Audio Etc...

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Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub

Cloverstorm Photography

Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub

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Columbus Fashion Alliance

Community STEAM Academy Xenia

CURRENT•LY™ Global Inc.

(DE-FI)antly Caressa

DonDaDa Collective

Edessa School of Design

Edward A. Dixon Gallery

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Hocking College Fashion Design & Retail Merchandising

Jefferson Twp. Local School District

Midwest Apparel and Creative Center

Moore*A Beauty

Montgomery County, Ohio

Other by Imi

Rustbelt Fibershed

Sew Valley

The Ohio Hemp Company

The Ohio State University Consumer Science Fashion Program

The Studio at Innisfree

Communiy Guidlines

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