As more retailers adopt fast fashion strategies by speeding up turn around cycles to as little as two weeks, the fashion industry begins to shift to more local alternatives for production.

It used to be that most fashion companies worked with their local vendors in the garment district, but as the fashion world looked for more cost-effective alternatives to creating clothing, they chose overseas vendors located in countries like China. Soon after, the Garment District was no longer the vibrant mecca of the fashion world as it once used to be.

However recently, competition and the speed of production has forced fashion forward retailers to revert from their overseas productions to more closer and local alternatives. In fact, many retailers looking to cut down production time and speed up turn around cycles are looking at local vendors in locations like the Garment District.

Companies like Zara, H & M and Uniqlo, according to a Crain’s New York article, have reported revenue increases of 18% from 2006 and 2010 because of faster turn arounds. Retailers are now looking to increase revenues by getting merchandise out the door faster and bringing new fashion in quicker. As a result, a new way to tackle this need for speed is to source closer to home.

Today, the Garment District is still the home to many show rooms, fabric vendors and even fashion houses. It is also the home to NYC’s leading 24 hour printing company ABGPrint.com. ABGPrint.com has been working with retailers to produce high quality pitch books, sales presentations, fashion brochures and look books.

For more information visit www.abgprint.com or call 212-398-1010.

Commencement Speaker, Justice Sonia Sotomayor spoke yesterday with inspiring words to a jubilant crowd that packed Yankee Stadium for the 180^th Commencement for NYU. Students shouted her name through the roar of applause as she walked into the stadium.  It was a heartfelt return to her home since her days of growing up in the Bronx. When she spoke her words were electrifying as she shared with the crowd the magic of New York City.

Justice Sotomayor reflected on watching Yankee games on television with her dad while growing up in a nearby housing project to knowing at age ten that she knew she wanted to be a lawyer.  Now only the third woman to sit on the United States Supreme Court, Justice Sotomayor credits her hope,  determination,  roots and of course her home,  New York.

 As a local success story with common threads to all in attendance, the feeling of pride filled the stadium. Some had tears of joy that could not be contained. The pride of being a New Yorker was definitely in the air. All New Yorkers know that feeling and as the Justice said, all will carry the energy of the city with them.

 Justice Sotomayor also gave a special thank you to her mother who was in attendance for teaching her the important of an ever-present curiosity. During the ceremony, Sotomayor also a former faculty member of NYU Laws School was overjoyed to receive a Doctor of Laws, honoris causa.

 The celebration continued with the exhilarating sounds of Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York”.

 About New York University

 New York University has grown into a global network for Higher Education remaining true to its core concept of a private university in Public Service. NYU now has multiple campuses serving the international community in Shanghai, Milan, Singapore, London, Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi. 

Being connected is critical to a successful career. And, what’s a better way to connect with all the right people from your industry and field than over a fine sampling of beers?

On Thursday, May 17 leading middle market deal makers, private equity firms and other business professionals will join forces at the Metropolitan Club for the PE Tech Conference. The theme of the event is on the tap beer tasting and the goal will be to network, discuss and of course sample various flavors of beer.

Highlights of the event will feature a variety of panel speakers from private equity firms like High Road Capital Partners, H.I.G Capital and RFE Investment Partners. Attendees will also have the opportunity to connect with leaders from the CEO Deal panel to discover ways today’s technology has changed the marketplace and how to leverage this to benefit and promote business growth.

This event begins with a 10 am registration on Thursday May 17^th at the Metropolitan Club, One East 60^th Street, New York City 10022. For more information visit: http://www.acg.org/nyc/events/event.aspx?F_d=05/17/2012&F_y=2012&F_m=5&EventId=3486

On Thursday, May 24^th, the Mandell School of New York City will take its leading supporters and parents back in time during the Swing Back to the 1920’s special gala event. The evening will feature fun 1920’s swing dancing like the Charleston and the Lindy Hop against a backdrop of fabulous Hudson River views from Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers.

This highly entertaining evening of fine food, wine and dance will fulfill a great cause. A silent and live auction will take place during the evening with proceeds going towards the Mandell School Scholarship fund. Participants will have the opportunity to bid on items such as tickets to the Blue Man Group, brunch at Fred’s Restaurant at Barneys, Modern Times signed by Charlie Chaplin and two tickets to the New York Yankees Versus the Cleveland Indians.

 The Mandell School Scholarship Fund will continue to further the school’s mission of providing a place of community to students. Since 1939, the school’s values have rested on principles such as respect, collaboration and diversity, and will continue to do so with the help of its supporters.

 Among the schools many supporters is ABGPrint.com. ABGPrint.com helped provide graphic design, color digital printing and saddle stitch booklets for the special auction event.

 Event Details:

What: Back to the 1920’s Auction Event hosted by the Mandell School of New York City

When: Thursday, May 24^th at 6:30 pm to 10pm

Where: Pier Sixty at Chelsea Pier New York, New York 10011

 For more information about the Mandell School of New York located at 795 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY 10025 visit: http://www.mandellschool.org/.

According to a recent article in Crain’s New York, the Big Apple is the next big hot spot for digital companies and tech start ups.  Many are leaving their West Coast roots to join a new community in the bustle and hustle of New York City. But why?

Even though, the West Coast is clearly saturated with technical talent, engineers and developers, the attraction of the Big Apple is growing stronger because of critical factors such as location and funding.

New York City has always been know as the city that companies leave when they have the need to expand, notes Crain’s New York. But, recently, this big old town is the place most connected to money, funders and private investors. Further, New York City is still much closer to Europe and its marketplace, then its counterparts on the West Coast.

These factors have already created a noticeable effect, as NYC’s 24 hour on-demand printing provider ABGPrint.com has seen an increase in its Tech clientele. The prominent print communications firm has worked with a variety of digital newbies from live chat companies, to mobile CRM solutions firms to social media management start ups.

And, what has made ABGPrint.com so attractive to these tech start ups has been the company’s own entrepreneurial spirit. With over 22 years experience working in New York City’s business to business ecosystem, ABGprint.com works around the clock (24/7) and provides fast printing solutions including same day printing, 24 hour printing and overnight printing. Further, the company’s strategic and central location makes it even more attractive. Located in the heart of Manhattan on 266 West 37^th Street NYC 10018, ABGPrint.com has the ability to deliver fast cutting production time and logistics in half.

So as the Big Apple’s new techi tenants continue to move in, the city itself and its existing businesses should begin to feel a truly positive effect.

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Source: Flamm, Matthew. “Tech Startups Moving to NYC.” Crain’s New York: http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20120513/TECHNOLOGY/305139971

Just like the world’s stock exchanges, ABGPrint.com handles information sensitive data that is time bound. These confidential files are a perfect fit for ABG’s security program. One of the companies that ABG supports is NASDAQ which is a multinational financial services firm and the second largest stock exchange by market capitalization.

ABG’s support and service becomes especially critical during the close of each quarter when these leading firms get ready to pitch to stakeholders at quarterly investor meetings. Their ability to make last minute changes to information and data is vital to successfully presenting and forecasting the company’s health and growth.

ABGPrint.com enables companies to have more control over the production of their documents by allowing, investor relations departments to make changes to files and data at any point in time.  The company’s 24 hour printing service has had a  100% success rate as far back as 1992 in handling and printing confidential and time sensitive documents at any time of the day and night and in as little as four hours.

ABGPrint.com is strategically located within 10 minutes of every major meeting venue like the Grand Hyatt at the Grand Central Terminal.  Its close proximity to all professional meeting spaces helps companies like NASDAQ cut production time in half and ensures timeliness of data for clients that require deliveries as early as 6 a.m.

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New York City’s financial leaders attended the Global Economics Summit to hear Former PM Tony Blair explain his vision for the global marketplace.  Tony Blair outlined why the decision making on the world stage is critical to the future of democracy and the impact on the international economy. While rational analysis has proven again and again that we are on the right side of history, the PM reminded the audience that democracy has to be earned. 

The PM described the world as one of uniquely low predictability. This is characterized as the pressure of short term political decisions versus long term political policy making. The decisions we face are critical and time is running out for a positive outcome.  

Mr. Blair ended with a call for evolution not revolution.

On Monday, May 7^th to Thursday, May 10th over 250 technology companies both US and international based are to attend and present at the Jefferies 2012 Global Technology Media and Telecommunications Conference. The conference will take place at the Westin Times Square on 270 West 43^rd Street NYC 10036.

During the course of the conference 250 presentations will take place with break out sessions, panel discussions, keynotes and investor meetings. This will be an opportunity for institutional investors, private equity investors, venture capitalists and leading executives to connect within the marketplace.

Over the recent years, ABGPrint.com has been working with many of these growing technology firms and NYC’s leading investment institutions to provide 24 hour customer care and support for printing and fast delivery. The company’s central location and close proximity to major venues such as the Westin Times Square, the Marriott Marquis Times Square, The W Hotel New York in Times Square and on Lexington Avenue has made it convenient for many business professionals to quickly and confidentially print investor presentations, sales and marketing materials and other business documents in as little as 4 hours when necessary.

ABGPrint.com has further helped firms streamline the printing process even more with on site delivery to all of Manhattan’s major conference and event venues. The company’s ability to pair its 24 hour and same day printing and customer care with fast, on site delivery has helped many New York City firms and business professional meet tight deadlines for conferences, meetings and other events.

For more information about the Jefferies 2012 Global TMT Conference, visit: http://www.jefco.com/cositemgr.pl/html/OurFirm/ConferencesEvents/index.shtml. For more information about ABGPrint.com visit: www.abgprint.com or call 212-398-1010 today.

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The answer is simple…ABGPrint.com

ABGPrint.com is New York City’s leading 24 hour printing company located in the heart of Manhattan on 266 West 37^th Street NYC 10018. Over the past 22 years, ABGPrint.com has attracted and closely worked with New York City’s Fortune 100 firms and medium sized companies including investment banks, major financial institutions, fashion houses, luxury retailers, technology companies, start ups and more.

As the work day gets longer for NYC’s business professionals and the deadlines get shorter, the need for reliable tools and resources becomes even more critical. ABG has always worked at a New York City pace and has always strived to print, bind, finish in just hours and at any time of the day and night. The company puts its customers and clients at ease with 24 hour customer care, printing and delivery. In fact, ABGPrint.com offers on site delivery to any location throughout Manhattan, and yes, delivery at any time of the day and night.

A typical client scenario at ABGPrint.com looks something like this: A client sends in a Print Ready PDF file sometime after midnight and requires printing and delivery by 8am to the New York W Hotel on Lexington Avenue. ABGPrint.com equips its customers and clients with a 24 hour work force to help meet any difficult  deadline and obstacle.

The company also frequently delivers to areas such as Time Square, Park Avenue, Lexington Avenue, Central Park South, Wall Street and other premier business locations.

Discover how you can become a part of ABG’s network today, visit www.abgprint.com or call 212-398-1010.

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There’s nothing like jump starting the week with a Monday night play reading (on Broadway) with Laura Benanti and Stockard Channing. And, just when you think it can’t get any better it does when you realize that this seriously entertaining evening supports a great cause.

(Enter: Opening Act.)

On Monday night, at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, NYC’s Opening Act delivered a truly phenomenal, funny and emotional performance staring Tony Winner’s Laura Benanti and Stockard Channing in Collected Stories by Pulitzer Prize Winner Donald Margulies. The play was a hit with the audience and was followed up with a silent auction where members of the audience had the chance to bid on items donated by previous Opening Act stars like Cynthia Nixon. The proceeds of the auction, as wells as voluntary donations and ticket sales are used to support Opening Act’s mission to bring theatre programs to New York City’s undeserved schools.

The organization’s belief goes beyond the theatre and instills its participating students with confidence and a sense of community that transcends into their school work and personal lives. Monday’s attendance and support was a true testament to how hard Opening Act works to make all of this happen.

However, Monday night’s performance didn’t just include Tony Winners, but it also included the true stars themselves, the students of Opening Act. Before, the beginning of the play, the audience had a chance to hear from real students and their real experiences with Opening Act. Their performance was moving and encouraging to everyone there, showing that we all can make a difference with a little bit of time and a lot of heart.

This wonderful event was put together by Opening Act and its talented team which include: Julia Kamin, Suzy Myers Jackson, Gina Grandi, Kate Perkins and Marie Cesile Anderson.

For more information about Opening Act visit: http://www.openingactnewyork.org/. For more information about ABGPrint.com NYC’s leading 24 hour printing company, visit: www.abgprint.com.