If American Apparel can make sweat-free T's in LA, and make a profit. Why can't the same be done in NY?
Now, I know NOTHING about t-shirt manufacture, but I do know that we have a lot of available space. I also know that we have a lot of labor. Sure, taxes are high, but they are in LA, too.
I DO know that the shirts made by American Apparel feel better than any I have ever worn, and that people will pay extra for a shirt that is comfy, cool, and local.
I also know that every entrepreneur in Buffalo has started a screen printing t-shirt shop. So why not create t's locally to sell to them?
Another con--there isn't much local cotton (or any), but right now, the average t-shirt is made with American cotton shipped to the far East. Buffalo would be a much shorter trip.
I would encourage everybody to join me in brainstorming ways to create jobs in this city. We need them.
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10/09/2009 12:44 #49971
The T-shirt factoryCategory: ideas
10/07/2009 22:26 #49959
I only posted once in all of SeptemberCategory: estrip
This is just not satisfactory. I have been a bad (e:strip) blogger.
I'm going to write something. But not tonight. Or tomorrow. Tonight I am too tired to think and I have a funeral, a meeting, and a class to teach tomorrow.
But on Friday, I will write about one of the following.
Comedysportz.
Football.
How awesome church is going to be on Sunday, even though it is going to make people angry (or maybe because of it).
Writing a play or screenplay.
My growing admiration for Stephen Colbert.
My growing dissatisfaction with just about every American politician.
My (thus far) secret development of an Obama impression. (I've got the voice pretty good, but look nothing like him)
My desire to open up a t-shirt factory in Buffalo.
You can vote on what I should blog about. I will write it on Friday after a much deserved sleep in.
Actually, if anybody wants to share a beverage on Thursday night, it's my Friday, and I will be ready for a cold one.
I'm going to write something. But not tonight. Or tomorrow. Tonight I am too tired to think and I have a funeral, a meeting, and a class to teach tomorrow.
But on Friday, I will write about one of the following.
Comedysportz.
Football.
How awesome church is going to be on Sunday, even though it is going to make people angry (or maybe because of it).
Writing a play or screenplay.
My growing admiration for Stephen Colbert.
My growing dissatisfaction with just about every American politician.
My (thus far) secret development of an Obama impression. (I've got the voice pretty good, but look nothing like him)
My desire to open up a t-shirt factory in Buffalo.
You can vote on what I should blog about. I will write it on Friday after a much deserved sleep in.
Actually, if anybody wants to share a beverage on Thursday night, it's my Friday, and I will be ready for a cold one.
metalpeter - 10/08/09 18:51
I say what ever you pick should be something that isn't on Facebook also if that is possible. I say go for the T-Shirt factory? It would be interesting to hear what kinds of shirts you would make and sell. I could see some funny ones like.
"I pray for the Bills every week and it never works"
"should I change my Faith?"
"Oh wait you Pray for them and they still don't win, Never Mind".
Well you are the one who does Improve so I'm sure you can come up with better lines then I.
I say what ever you pick should be something that isn't on Facebook also if that is possible. I say go for the T-Shirt factory? It would be interesting to hear what kinds of shirts you would make and sell. I could see some funny ones like.
"I pray for the Bills every week and it never works"
"should I change my Faith?"
"Oh wait you Pray for them and they still don't win, Never Mind".
Well you are the one who does Improve so I'm sure you can come up with better lines then I.
drew - 10/08/09 14:00
I guess I'll decide tomorrow. If you want to join for beer, call tonight: 510-7086. I am free starting around 8:15
I guess I'll decide tomorrow. If you want to join for beer, call tonight: 510-7086. I am free starting around 8:15
heidi - 10/08/09 12:13
Oh, i like how your post appeared on FB - makes it sound like you've taken up stripping as a blog topic.
Oh, i like how your post appeared on FB - makes it sound like you've taken up stripping as a blog topic.
heidi - 10/08/09 12:11
I'm interested in your theological provocations, too. they always generate such interesting conversation here. Colbert is always good, i definitely want to hear about your Comedysportz experience (pix??). Tshirt factory? Isn't that what china's for? JUST KIDDING!
I'm interested in your theological provocations, too. they always generate such interesting conversation here. Colbert is always good, i definitely want to hear about your Comedysportz experience (pix??). Tshirt factory? Isn't that what china's for? JUST KIDDING!
lauren - 10/08/09 10:28
no football! talk about making people angry, cause that's always fun. and you can throw Colbert in there while you're at, cause he does that too. oh and, i have a friend who is trying out church. i told she might like yours...maybe you can shed some light on this Sunday and I can use it as bait. hmm, is that wrong?
no football! talk about making people angry, cause that's always fun. and you can throw Colbert in there while you're at, cause he does that too. oh and, i have a friend who is trying out church. i told she might like yours...maybe you can shed some light on this Sunday and I can use it as bait. hmm, is that wrong?
james - 10/08/09 00:34
Oh man... I am curious about all of them.
Oh man... I am curious about all of them.
mrmike - 10/07/09 22:30
Me to on the cold one, it's been a hard week mentally. The t-shirt factory -- I can see it now, "See Drew, the biggest Shirthead in Buffalo"
Me to on the cold one, it's been a hard week mentally. The t-shirt factory -- I can see it now, "See Drew, the biggest Shirthead in Buffalo"
09/02/2009 13:42 #49678
City of ChampionsCategory: sports
I forget, what did people use opera for before highlight videos came into existence?
jason - 09/02/09 14:30
Luxury auto commercials. HA!
Luxury auto commercials. HA!
08/11/2009 22:00 #49510
PartyPartyPartyCategory: party
On Labor Day, Janelle and I are inviting YOU to eat brunch at our house. There will be pancakes, bacon and mimosas for sure, but probably also some of my secret recipe "birthday casserole" (previously deemed so unhealthy as to only be consumed once annually, hence the name) and whatever yummy brunch items others care to share.
We will also play variegated and sundry games, such as the Western New York's own Kan-Jam (tm).
Your attendance is kindly requested. A comment, or response to the facebook event page will help us estimate the amount of batter to prepare. We hope to require so much that we are forced to rent a cement mixer.
We will also play variegated and sundry games, such as the Western New York's own Kan-Jam (tm).
Your attendance is kindly requested. A comment, or response to the facebook event page will help us estimate the amount of batter to prepare. We hope to require so much that we are forced to rent a cement mixer.
bridgette - 08/13/09 11:35
send us an invite, we're on facebook as Bridanny, or brimarie1982@yahoo.com. Maybe we'll come!
send us an invite, we're on facebook as Bridanny, or brimarie1982@yahoo.com. Maybe we'll come!
jenks - 08/12/09 07:03
Aw, wish I could. :( Have fun!
Aw, wish I could. :( Have fun!
jason - 08/11/09 22:31
I think I've heard of this birthday casserole.
I think I've heard of this birthday casserole.
james - 08/11/09 22:31
Oh hell yes! I had so much fun the last time you guys had a brunch party.
Oh hell yes! I had so much fun the last time you guys had a brunch party.
08/06/2009 11:16 #49469
10 Things I like about my new t-shirtCategory: 10 things
Yes, this is a shallow post.
1. It's stretchy, but not clingy.
2. It breathes.
3. The t-shirt was made in America, sweat-free.
4. And printed in Buffalo, NY.
5. It supports the Elmwood Village Association.
6. It is a good excuse to wear a t-shirt to work.
7. T-shirts are already the most comfortable thing you can wear, so a comfy t-shirt is like, double.
8. Green and grey are nice colors.
9. It was an impulse purchase. Even though I am an impulsive person, I'm not really so impulsive with my money.
10. It's finally t-shirt weather around here!
1. It's stretchy, but not clingy.
2. It breathes.
3. The t-shirt was made in America, sweat-free.
4. And printed in Buffalo, NY.
5. It supports the Elmwood Village Association.
6. It is a good excuse to wear a t-shirt to work.
7. T-shirts are already the most comfortable thing you can wear, so a comfy t-shirt is like, double.
8. Green and grey are nice colors.
9. It was an impulse purchase. Even though I am an impulsive person, I'm not really so impulsive with my money.
10. It's finally t-shirt weather around here!
Empire Development Zones. That kills me weren't those used to build some of the mucho dinero condos and business lofts? They advertise...."Tax benefits!!!!" Just kills me.
That was too much doom and gloom. Sorry. I will do a little research and post something positive.
Something fishy is going on over at AA: :::link:::
I think you have a fabulous idea. Over a third of the city lives under the poverty line. Unskilled jobs that pay a living wage would help this city more than the freakin Empire Development Zone ever did (tax breaks for Celino and Barnes, and hotels that pay minimum wage!). A whole lot of labor and IDA reform has to happen before manufacturing jobs like this can really happen.