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Broadleaf Capital Partners, Inc. (PINK:BDLF) Announces Result of Annual Shareholders Meeting and Formation of New Subsidiary

newsroom@abnnewswire.net — Mon, 21 May 2012 07:29:45 GMT

Broadleaf Capital Partners, Inc (PINK:BDLF) announced that at its Annual Shareholders Meeting held on May 4, 2012 in Las Vegas, NV a quorum of its shareholders elected Donna M. Steward, Charles Snipes, and Robert McCoy as Directors and approved John Scrudato CPA as independent auditor for fiscal year end December 31, 2012. Over 139,922,205 shareholder votes were tallied at the Meeting out of 174,097,874 issued as of the record date of March 30, 2012.

At the Meeting, the newly elected Board of Directors approved the formation of a new subsidiary named Pipeline Nutrition USA, Inc. The new subsidiary will market sports and nutrition products formulated by Dr. Shawn M. Arent PhD who is a Professor and Director of the Human Performance Lab at the Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies at Rutgers University.

All compounds within formulations by Dr. Arent, have had double blind, placebo controlled studies conducted for their safety and efficacy. The new Chief Executive Officer of Pipeline Nutrition USA, Inc., K.C. Quintana said: "We are excited to work with a diverse and experienced group of professionals and we are very confident our synergies will work well to maintain our product leadership."

About Broadleaf Capital Partners, Inc.

Broadleaf Capital Partners, Inc. (the "Company") is a reporting company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company is seeking to expand its business model which was formerly was based on investments in real estate.

Forward Looking Statements

This Press Release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act") and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the "Exchange Act"). These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. You should not unduly rely on these statements. Factors, risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the market acceptance of the products offered and sold by Pipeline Nutrition USA, Inc., our ability to finance growth, competition and governmental regulation of the sports nutrition industry.

Broadleaf Capital Partners, Inc.
Investor Relations: 
Princeton Research, Inc.
Patrick Johnson
TEL: +1-702-650-3000

Fashioning Our Industry: May 31st Keynote Breakfast With The Gilt Groupe Founders

newsroom@abnnewswire.net — Sat, 19 May 2012 05:00:30 GMT

(Global Fashion Wire) - Fashioning Our Industry announces a keynote breakfast with Alexis Maybank and Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, the founders of Gilt Groupe. This event is the first in a series of keynote breakfasts produced by Fashioning Our Industry to bring together successful fashion entrepreneurs. The breakfast is May 31st at the AmericanAirlines/One World Headquarters at 8:00 AM and features a keynote address on their experience founding Gilt and strategies for creating a successful e-commerce business. The event includes a free copy of Maybank and Wilson's new book, By Invitation Only, book signing, and networking.

RSVP at http://giltgroupekeynote.eventbrite.com.

Additional copies of By Invitation Only will be available for purchase at the event. For every book sold, Gilt Groupe will make a donation to the Fashioning Our Industry scholarship fund, which benefits emerging designers and students pursuing careers in fashion, business, and law. Additional donations to the scholarship fund may be made at Scholarship Donation Page (donations are not tax deductible and 100% of contributions go towards the scholarships).

The event is hosted and sponsored by American Airlines. Other sponsors include Loeb and Loeb, LLP, Kaptive, Global Fashion Wire, and Commonwealth Limousines. Learn more about the sponsors at www.nycfashionconference.com/sponsors.

The next keynote breakfast will be announced in mid-June.

To learn more about Fashioning Our Industry, visit: http://www.nycfashionconference.com

Follow on Twitter at @NYCFshnIndustry, or like on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/nycfashionconference.

About Fashioning Our Industry

Fashioning Our Industry was founded with the goal of bringing together entrepreneurs and other professionals in fashion, law, marketing and branding, and fashion to discuss trends and possibilities for the fashion industry in New York City. Industry professionals, branding and technology experts, lawyers, financiers, designers, and entrepreneurs attended the inaugural conference in February, 2012, which consisted of short keynote presentations and panel discussions on topics relevant to the fashion industry. The conference was sponsored by Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Women in Business, Nolcha Fashion Week, OS Fashion, and Fashion Mannuscript.

American Airlines is a subsidiary of AMR Corporation (NYSE:AMR) (PINK:AAMRQ).

Rob Sanchez
T: +1-917-720-2537
E: rob@nycfashionconference.com

Pansy Croft
T: +1-646-389-9357
E: pansy@nycfashionconference.com

Unlock Organic Growth to Stay Ahead in the Complex Financial Market

newsroom@abnnewswire.net — Fri, 4 May 2012 01:45:07 GMT

Data analytics, customer experience improvements, and operational excellence will help banks in the Asia-Pac region rise above…and stay there.

Finding the right strategies to generate organic growth will continue to be a challenge in Asia Pacific in 2012. Markets are struggling to find the right balance between effectively handling the effects of the global market slowdown and stimulating domestic growth. The leadership team of Peppers & Rogers Group believes that banks in Asia Pacific can execute targeted strategies to outperform the market.

In this interview with Customer Strategist Editor in Chief Elizabeth Glagowski, Peppers & Rogers Group leaders describes how banks can stay ahead of the competition and achieve sustainable organic growth through cross-sell programs with customer analytics while also improving customer experience with a focus on operational excellence.

Customer Strategist: What do you recommend to your financial services clients in 2012 to stay ahead of today's market challenges?

Çaglar Gogus, Managing Director: We see a great potential for banks in the region during this tumultuous time. Export-driven growth and the influx of cheap money has been a catalyst for growth. Internal lending growth and net interest margins have been favorable in the past. Current market challenges will force financial institutions to analyze their customer portfolios more rigorously. We estimate that banks have enough data to extract targeted offers to achieve an additional 10-15-percent loan growth and improve product cross-sell. Better customer analytics and sales management will help achieve organic growth in 2012.

Zoran Vasiljev, APAC Region Partner: Asia Pacific continues to be a unique region with strong growth. The region houses both highly sophisticated markets and also those that are maturing with strong emphasis on their unbanked populations. We recommend that our clients analyze and understand their customers. Phasing strategies based on customer segment potentials and differentiating the customer experience based on customer needs is our recommended approach.

Customer Strategist: Having worked in different regions with many types of clients, have you developed a standard, one-size-fits-all formula for organic growth?

Çaglar Gogus: That would certainly make everyone's life easier. Unfortunately, the challenge is that every bank needs to find what works for its unique customers. Talent shortage in the region is a significant complication; banks often cannot execute strategies, fall short on delivery and cause customer frustration on the most basic products and services. Fixing the basics and finding what makes the customer experience different at their bank should be the starting point.

Zoran Vasiljev: Customer experience is certainly a moving target for all banks and requires a clear understanding of what customers need. Often banks overlook the most obvious problems or don't have the resolve to tackle them. Furthermore, customers are changing. They are less patient and more demanding. They no longer tolerate an interaction with their bank that isn't fast and multi-channel. Today's customers know very well how they want to be treated and they find the banks that do serve them well. It is a very tough market because customer experience forces banks to improve their quality and speed.

Customer Strategist: How can banks use customer segmentation to its full effect?
Zoran Vasiljev: Understanding customers is essential in this market. Today's data analytics capabilities allow us to look beyond the basic account value and truly understand what the customer needs. Today, we can cluster customer groups based on how they bank, how they use their products and when they need their bank's support. This makes banking a two-way business where the banker is able to respond to or anticipate a customer's unique needs at a moment's notice. Banks that fail to achieve this sort of maturity will not survive.
Customer Strategist: What about results? What should banks target when undertaking these initiatives?

Çaglar Gogus: Market differentiation and competitive advantage are the two key targets in undertaking customer-oriented growth initiatives. In parallel, an important gain is customer satisfaction. Often overlooked, banks can produce tremendous value with better service, shorter wait times at branches, and quicker processes, such as one that produces a loan in one hour as opposed to five days. It is a matter of prioritizing what is important for the customer.

Customer Strategist: How can banks ensure that organic growth becomes operational?

Zoran Vasiljev: Banks that have made a difference in the market are those that continuously deliver the same results. Those banks start this process by having the right people with the right responsibilities. More and more customer analytics and customer experience functions have senior level leadership at banks. This trend will most definitely continue. This type of customer first approach needs to be a cultural endeavor for companies to succeed.

It is indeed a tumultuous market, but not without hope. With the right strategy and activities tied to understanding existing customers and creating an excellent customer experience, banks can stay ahead of the competition and achieve sustainable organic growth.

About Peppers & Rogers Group

Peppers & Rogers Group is a management consulting firm, recognized as the world's leading authority and acknowledged thought leader on customer-based strategies and underlying business initiatives. Our financial services practice supports banks around the world in treating different customers differently, and transforming the concepts into practical methodologies driving financial results for companies.
Learn more at www.peppersandrogersgroup.com and via our executive journal, "Customer Strategist".

Çaglar Gogus 
Managing Director
Peppers and Rogers Group
Caglar.gogus@peppersandrogersgroup.com

Zoran Vasiljev
Asia Pacific region Managing Partner
Peppers and Rogers Group
Zoran.vasiljev@peppersandrogersgroup.com

Wedgewood Investment Group LLC Announces the Newly Formed Alliance with ABN Newswire of Australia for their North American and European Roll Out

newsroom@abnnewswire.net — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:00:50 GMT

Wedgewood Investment Group LLC, in conjunction with their European division, Wedgewood Communications, a global, multi faceted public and investor relations firm focused in the mining, alternative energy, medical and technology sectors, proudly announces its new alliance with ABN Newswire and look forward to assisting with ABN's expansion into the European and North American markets"

Michael Westhaver, CEO of Wedgewood Investment Group commented, "We are very pleased with the newly forged affiliation with ABN Newswire. This is in line with the vertical integration plans which we have been working on for the past two years and feel that it will benefit both our companies as well as our clients, globally."

ABN is the go-to for audio-visual and corporate information for the global investment community. Originally based out of Australia, serving the Australian and Asian markets, the opening of an office in New York will allow for an aggressive expansion into the North American and European markets by providing an unequaled service to public companies with the assistance of the Wedgewood group of companies and their affiliates.

"We are very pleased about this alliance in New York, giving both organizations greater ability to vertically assist public companies seeking exposure to the North American and European investor, funding and listing opportunities" said Tim Mckinnon, CEO of ABN Newswire.

"In terms of accessing the global financial markets, a base out of New York makes sense. The operational timezones for Europe are within reach as we prepare for the opening of the Asian trading day" he added.

Wedgewood Investment Group, LLC
Michael Westhaver, CEO
TEL: +1-646-592-7559
EMAIL: mdwesthaver@wedgewoodinc.com
Web: www.wedgewoodinc.com

ABN Newswire
Tim Mckinnon, CEO
TEL: +1-917-618-8911
FAX: +61-2-9225-9034
Web: www.abnnewswire.net

Deepwater Asia Congress (DAC) 2012 Pushes Indonesian Deep-sea Drilling Plan

newsroom@abnnewswire.net — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:15:36 GMT

Following on the success of last three years' blockbuster in China, DAC promotes global deep-sea drilling development. This time, DAC 2012 (May 14th -16th), supported by IMCA, co-organized by KOMUNI TASMIGAS INDONESIA, shall push Indonesian deep-sea drilling plan in May, http://www.deepwatercongress.com.

4th Deepwater Asia Congress, global leading forum for key decision makers in offshore oil and gas Industry in Asia, is pleased to announce Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Indonesian National Energy Council (DEN), BPMIGAS, Pertamina, Petronas, Chevron, TOTAL E&P of Indonesia, Woodside, AWE Limited, Niko Resources and Talisman (Sageri) Ltd and other leading companies in offshore industry confirmed to attend the event and delivery a significant presentation during 2 day conference in Bali Island.

Confirmed eminent speaker line-up including:

- Widjajono Partowidagdo, Vice Minister, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Indonesia

- Herman Agustiawan, Council Member, National Energy Council (DEN), Indonesia, Indonesia

- R Priyono, Chairman, BPMIGAS

- Robert Ziegler, Head of Deepwater Drilling Technology, Petronas

- Salis S Aprilian, President, E&P, Pertamina

- Abdul Hamid Batubara, President Director, Indonesia, Chevron

- Nicolas Cambefort, Vice President, Project & Construction, Indonesia, Total E&P

- Peter Grant, General Manager International Ventures, Woodside

- Marjolijn Wajong, President and General Manager, Indonesia, Santos

- David Lamb, Vice President & General Manager, Indonesia, Talisman Energy

- Eko Lumadyo, Country Manager, Indonesia, Niko Resources

- Bruce Clement, Managing Director, AWE Limited

- Hallvard Hasselknippe, COO, Subsea Division, Technip

At present, as the only OPEC member in Asia Pacific, Indonesia exerts significant role on the global energy market. Recently, the upturn of the oil price means that development and exploration of Indonesia's deepwater fields is now economically viable. The Indonesian Government has highlighted several recent discoveries at deepwater sites as fundamental to the continued development of the nation's petroleum industry.

About DAC 2012

DAC attracted over 1200 decision makers since 2009, and this year, the number will be anticipated to exceed 300. We sincerely invite industry pioneers with foresight to participate in the 4th Deepwater Asia Congress, an informative and interesting event for the purpose of meeting the energy needs of expanding economies throughout the world.

The 4th DAC, themed as "Achieving Asia Pacific Deepwater Industry Prosperous Development", (www.deepwatercongress.com )will present the latest information regarding the market situation of Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Thailand and etc, exploration & production, drilling technology, service strategies, offshore equipment, as well as the subsea technology, which will attracting a large number of related companies, such as oil and gas operators, EPCs, vessel owners and operators, oil and gas technology, equipment and service providers, to attend the annual industrial grand banquet.

For the latest information and registration details, please email us info@szwgroup.com or call our hotline: +86-21-5830-0710. Any enquiries, please feel free to let us know.

SZ&W Group
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E:info@szwgroup.com

Amcom (ASX:AMM) L7 Solutions Business Awarded EMC #1 Partner

newsroom@abnnewswire.net — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:11:14 GMT

Amcom (ASX:AMM) is pleased to announce that its recently acquired L7 Solutions business has taken the honour as EMC's West Australian and South Australian 2012 Partner of the Year for the second year running.

The prestigious annual award was presented as part of the recent 2nd Annual EMC Australia and New Zealand 2012 Velocity Partner Summit in Sydney and recognises innovative and outstanding contributions to the IT&T industry across a variety of categories.

"We are delighted to award L7 Solutions as our WA & SA EMC Partner of the Year for the second year. The award is in recognition of their commitment to excellence in engineering delivery and sales achievements," said Brett Harris, General Manager Channels - Australia and New Zealand.

Amcom Group Executive - Managed IT Services, Matt Sullivan, added: "We are proud of our relationship with EMC and look forward to continuing to meet the needs of our customers through the delivery of first class solutions. These awards reflect the underlying quality of our partnerships and customer relationships as well as our continuing business investment in the cloud market."

Amcom's L7 Solutions business has built on an established relationship with EMC. In 2010, L7 Solutions was appointed as an EMC Signature Partner, ranking number one for WA market share in 2009 and 2010 for Unified Storage and Backup/Recovery Systems product sets. Additionally, L7 Solutions was the first West Australian IT integrator to achieve VCE Vblock certification, the Virtual Computing Environment Company, which was formed by EMC and Cisco, and is the only training provider accredited to resell EMC Training in Western Australia.

Through its recently acquired L7 Solutions business, Amcom has been working with EMC for over 7 years. Amcom is a EMC Signature Partner, Cisco Gold Partner, VMware Enterprise Solution Provider and Virtual Computing Environment (VCE) certified systems integrator.

Over the past 12 months, Amcom has achieved strong organic sales growth from its core fibre-based data, internet and unified communications services and expanding business services offering including data centre management, cloud, managed IT services and IT integration services.

Matt Sullivan
Group Executive - Managed IT Services
Tel: +61-8-6466-7779
Email: matt.sullivan@amcom.com.au

Engaging China: Realities for Australian Businesses - The ACBW 2102

newsroom@abnnewswire.net — Thu, 5 Apr 2012 13:46:31 GMT

China over the last ten years has had a profound impact on Australia, given Australia's resources base and its small market influenced by global trends and shifts in world production patterns. The impact will only become greater as China's economy continues to grow and by 2050, as many predict, will be the largest in the world. How to build your business in Chinese markets? What are the key factors for Australian business engaging in China? Is your business capable of staying ahead of the game?
Now in the fourth year Australia-China Business Week 2012 (ACBW) will be presented at the Windsor Hotel 30-31 May 2012. This year's event provides attendees with industry leaders and China experts with case studies and insight into the China market and undertaking successful business in China.

ACBW 2012 includes both an English Forum and Chinese Forum (presented in Mandarin) and Networking & Business Matching sessions, Keynote Luncheon and the inaugural ACBW Financial Services Summit.

The ACBW Luncheon will focus on the 40th Anniversary of Diplomatic relations between Australia & China.

David Thomas, CEO of Think Global Consulting, Chair of ACBW Forum, and Director of Australian China Business Council NSW said, "Australia's business and investment relationship with China will define the success of the next decade from an economic and trade perspective. Business leaders, entrepreneurs and forward looking companies have a duty to their stakeholders to develop a China strategy to protect and grow their market share in the years ahead. ACBW is a platform designed to facilitate this process and to provide exposure to the relevant experts, speakers and decision-makers on both sides of the Sino-Australia relationship."

ACBW 2012 English Forum - 30 May 2012 - 10:00am-5:30pm

The key factors for Australian businesses engaging in China is success at capitalising on massive change, diversity and scale with agility and fast learning. Whatever the particular business strategy, it must be able to deal well with cultural differences and an ambiguous, complex and volatile environment. It must provide the essential ingredient of 'best of breed' business offerings capably and efficiently managed and presenting real value to Chinese customers and clients.

There is no right equation for engaging with China, but the critical elements for success are discernable for businesses alert to them and capable of harnessing them. ACBW 2012 English Forum provides the actual experiences of Australian enterprises currently engaging with China on three key elements: managing your money, managing your brand and managing your people.

Some of the speakers include,
David Chu
Managing Partner, ShineWing Hall Chadwick

Christian Edwards
Senior Producer, Xinhua China News Channel

David Thomas
CEO, Think Global Consulting

Lisa Goodhand
Director, China Blueprint Consultants

Tom Parker
Director, Red Tape Consulting

ACBW 2012 Chinese Forum - 30 May 2012 - 10:00am-5:30pm

The objective of ACBW 2012 Chinese forum is to present a holistic overview of Australia as a trade, investment and migration destination. Overseas Chinese delegates and local Chinese delegates will learn how to do business in Australia and where the opportunities are. Experts in each of these fields will present practical and up to date information on these subjects.

ACBW Chinese Forum will feature case studies of China's most recognised brands and their founders will talk about setting their business up in the Australian market, focusing on the challenges and how they overcame them.

ACBW 2012 Mix at Six Networking - 30 May 2012 - 6:00pm-8:00pm

When it comes to doing business in China, you would have surely heard how important networking is. ACBW 2012 networking function provides exclusive opportunities to forge strong personal relationships with senior business people, government decision-makers and senior practitioners across many different fields in both Australia and China.

ACBW 2012 Financial Services Summit - 31 May 2012 - 9:00am-12:00pm

During this Financial Services Summit, asset managers, advisors and brokers will provide insight into the important topics surrounding this sector and an up to date industry overview. The unique differentiator of this event that separates ACBW from others in the market is the investor focus. Institutional investors are often highly secretive about their investment strategies making them hard to identify and reach.

ACBW 2012 Keynote Luncheon 31 May 2012 - 12:00pm-2:00pm

This year marks an important milestone for Sino-Australian trade and cultural understanding and cooperation celebrating 40 years of diplomatic relations between Australia & China. ACBW 2012 Luncheon 2012 gives you the opportunity to reflect on this shared history, and also to look forward to the future.

VIP Toast
Mr Shi Weiqiang, Consul General, People's Republic of China Melbourne

Knowledge of China quickly goes out of date. Therefore there is a challenge for Australian companies to make sure they keep up to date with the changes. You won't learn more about doing business in China at any other event than you will by attending 4th year Australia-China BusinessWeek 30-31 May 2012 at The Hotel Windsor Melbourne.

For further queries, please contact: 
Jingning Li, Australian Business Forum
Tel: +61 3 8689 9897 
Email: jingning.li@abforum.com.au 
Website: www.AustralianBusinessForum.com.au

World Fashion Week (WFW) Pre-Events Series To Kick-Off at The Historic 1st Edition Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week, Australia

newsroom@abnnewswire.net — Thu, 5 Apr 2012 13:39:43 GMT

(Global Fashion Wire) - As a prelude to the Inaugural Ceremony - Ist. Annual World Fashion Week (WFW) to be held in New York City in fall 2013, and as part of the WFW Pre-Events Series, Perth, Western Australia, will welcome leading WFW nominated fashion designers from Europe, Africa, Middle East and Latin America, advocating for a fair and sustainable global fashion industry.

April 19th to 23rd 2012 will see Perth come alive with an array of West Australian and leading international designers showcasing their Spring/Summer 2012/2013 collections at WA's first ever fashion trade event; Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week.

During Savior Faire Perth Fashion Week and for the first time in Australian fashion history, the launch of "Dreamtime" will showcase Western Australia indigenous designers. Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week will set up a program for indigenous artists, textile artists and designers that will provide the tools and the platform for indigenous creatives to gain recognition in an international arena.

"Showcasing our indigenous designers will create awareness, will empower and have a positive affect in the community. We will guide indigenous creatives and provide all the tools from business through to design to help them create their own sustainable business on an international level," said Ms. Sylvia Giacci, SF PFW Director.

In addition to the much anticipated Savior Faire Perth Fashion Week, a group of outstanding international couturiers, nominated and summoned by WFW, will officially represent their countries: The Netherlands by Addy Van Der Krommenacker, United Arab Emirates by Furne One, Argentina by Gabriel Lage, Austria by Thang De Hoo, Cameroon by Blaz Designs, and South Africa by Hendrik Vermeulen.

"We are honored to join forces with Savior Faire Perth Fashion Week in Australia, encouraging the expansion of world fashion while promoting international fashion business relationships and understanding, with the principles of fair trade and social development. It will be remarkable to witness Australian indigenous creations on the runway" said Mr. Paco De Jaimes, President of WFW. "WFW works to expand the potential power of fashion; as a tool for poverty eradication, women empowerment, economy development, and Corporate Social Responsibility within the global fashion and textile industries" Mr. De Jaimes concludes.

For more information on World Fashion Week, visit: http://www.worldfashionweek.tv

About World Fashion Week (WFW)

WFW is the global voice of Fashion, an "Olympic Style" platform for the local fashion industries around the World, which provides them with a forum for exposure and recognition. Its major role is to contribute to the harmonious growth and development of the global fashion industry and work towards a greater good, harnessing and supporting relationships to keep the global fashion industry sustainable and fair.

The Inaugural Ceremony - 1st. Annual World Fashion Week will be officially hosted in the City of New York, USA, in Fall 2013.

WFW promises to be one of the most anticipated and global trade events of the XXIst. century, leaving a sustainable legacy to the world's next generations.

About Perth Fashion Week (PFW)

Savoir Faire PFW's mission is to "empower the local West Australian fashion community by creating ever growing business opportunities through events that connect people, encourage individuality and nurture creativity. Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week 2012 will be a dynamic event, attracting a wide range of international buyers, media, designers, models and the fashion savvy eager to see W.A talent. The 5-day schedule will create an interactive and dynamic environment - creating priceless opportunities furthering local and international fashion industry.

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Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week To Showcase Indigenous Designers

newsroom@abnnewswire.net — Thu, 5 Apr 2012 13:21:35 GMT

(Global Fashion Wire) - Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week 2012 is delighted to announce for the first time in Australian fashion week history the launch of "Dream Time" which will showcase WA Indigenous Designers. Perth Fashion Week will set up a programme for Indigenous artists, textile artists and designers that will provide the tools and the platform for Indigenous creatives to gain recognition in an international arena.

Perth Fashion Week Director, Sylvia Giacci, has been putting the infrastructure in place for the past year to bring the Dream Time Project to life. "I am thrilled to finally see the Dream Time Project come to fruition and for it to be an integral part of Perth Fashion Week. Ms Giacci says. "This has never been done before in Australia and it is time for us to embrace our heritage and break down the barriers".

"Showcasing our Indigenous designers will create awareness, will empower and have a positive affect in the community. We will guide Indigenous creatives and provide all the tools from business through to design to help them create their own sustainable business on an international level".

Perth Fashion Week has sought advice from Traditional Owners of The Kimberley to ensure the correct protocols are adhered to on Indigenous matters as Indigenous Australians, place great importance on artistic activity as a way of expressing experiences and emotions and teachings. Perth Fashion Week has a duty of care to make sure that this is honoured.

"I had a discussion with Donna Karan who was absolutely thrilled that Dream Time was being implemented into Perth Fashion Week. She has shown great interest and we would love to have Donna involved as a mentor for our Indigenous designers", Giacci says.

"Perth Fashion Week is a cultural event that will showcase our state like it has never been done before and there is no better forum than having our own fashion week to highlight the breathtaking beauty especially when we have the eyes of an international audience".

Perth Fashion week 2012 is set to take place April 19th to 23rd, and will follow a 5 day schedule attracting buyers, media, W.A.'s top models and international delegates.

For more information on visit Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week & the 'Dreamtime' Showcase, visit: http://www.perthfashionweek.com.au/dreamtime

About Perth Fashion Week (PFW)

Savoir Faire PFW's mission is to "empower the local West Australian fashion community by creating ever growing business opportunities through events that connect people, encourage individuality and nurture creativity. Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week 2012 will be a dynamic event, attracting a wide range of international buyers, media, designers, models and the fashion savvy eager to see W.A talent. The 5-day schedule will create an interactive and dynamic environment - creating priceless opportunities furthering local and international fashion industry.

To receive daily updates on the latest in fashion, Subscribe to Global Fashion Wire (GFW), visit: http://www.globalfashionwire.com/alerts2.asp

Source: Global Fashion Wire (http://www.globalfashionwire.com)

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Betty Tran To Transform Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week Runway

newsroom@abnnewswire.net — Tue, 3 Apr 2012 12:24:45 GMT

(Global Fashion Wire / The Fashion Catalyst) - Who is Betty Tran? - Betty Tran is confident, successful and flawlessly chic. She exudes an aura that summons attention. She's a multitasking success story; with impeccable style!

Betty Tran is the creative behind the self titled designs of Perth's most promising label - set to showcase on the Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week runway on Saturday 21st April at midday.

Having already creatively directed a string of established labels, and with one label under her umbrella (Betty Sugar, a young, fresh and trend focused label), it's little wonder why Betty Tran is making her debut with such a timeless and structured label at Perth's most anticipated fashion event.

When I caught up with Betty to ask her a few questions, I was humbled by her kind, yet focused and business-oriented nature - make no mistake, this is a woman who knows the recipe for success! And it's her aim to dress YOU for success.

She is passionate about tailoring, and has made it her ambition to ensure her client's walk out of her boutique feeling like their need's have been tailored to, and her garment's structured to their bodies needs'.

Typically, when I asked Betty what message she had for her wearer, she said, "Vicky, I am so lucky to have so much support from such an early stage of my career. Sylvia Giacci was there at my very first show when I launched my very first Spring/Summer collection. Special thanks go to Sylvia. I especially want to thank Jess Yeh and Juliet Chen also, they have both been behind every single campaign of the Betty Sugar label as well as the Betty Tran label now.

Recently, I have been extremely fortunate to have Carillon City (owned by the Hawaiian family) come on board and support me also; with the opening of my new boutique in Carillon Arcade. They're all amazing people, and I would not have done it without them."

This is Betty Tran - a grateful, grounded, lovely soul, whose proof is in her Australian made garments! Being the mould and make of success herself, with the creative direction and backing of some very successful women, I'm tipping this is the label to watch; the designer to wear... and certainly the lady on everyone's lips.

Book your tickets to the Betty Tran Runway Event at Savoir Faire Perth Fashion Week now: http://www.ticketbooth.com.au/event/preview/10296

View more amazing articles by The Fashion Catalyst: http://www.thefashioncatalyst.com

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Vicky Sofield
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The Fashion Catalyst
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