Stage1 Formulate the plan and judge the interest of the community. Stage2 Create the legal entity the "Portland Apparel Development Coop". Develop a Budget Equipment Costs Rent (see Coop Rent Costs) Decide hours of operation and Staff cost Complete the Work Shop Lease or purchase an Electronic Cutting Table New Sewing Machines Equipment Contract transparently shows the costs of all equipment Stage 3 Develop two Co-op retail stores. Members can rent rack space to vet their ideas and products We envision both a mountain/sports store and a fashion boutique. RCT will add cubical and storage space for small scale rental Members will get discount rates on space rental Shipping Services Inventory Control Services Stage 4 Create a center for sourcing fabrics overseas RCT "Pacific Tech" will setup a collaborative network for shared purchases of fabrics. Stage 5 Setting up an accounting center that offers Accounting Services Stage 6 Creating a micro-bank for helping independent designers start business |