In Brief
AAFA celebrates office opening: AAFA celebrated the opening of its new headquarters in downtown Washington, D.C. on September 13. We welcomed many friends and colleagues during an office opening reception, featuring remarks and a ribbon cutting by AAFA President and CEO Rick Helfenbein and Chairman Rob DeMartini. Articles regarding the opening were featured in WWD and Footwear News.

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Hanjin Shipping update: AAFA has been closely tracking the ever-changing circumstances following the Hanjin Shipping bankruptcy and its impact on members, as well as ramping up pressure on the U.S. government to take action to help resolve the situation. As part of these ongoing efforts, AAFA hosted a call with Mario Cordero, Chair of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and Ken O'Brien from Gemini Shippers Group on Monday, September 19. Members can click here to access the recording (login required).

Letters, comments, and testimony: Tomorrow and Thursday, the TPP Apparel Coalition and members of its constituent trade associations will meet with more than 45 House members to discuss the benefits of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and urge its approval this year.

On September 13, AAFA submitted a letter in support of reforming/modernizing Ontario, Canada's Upholstered and Stuffed Articles Safety Program, which regulates upholstered and stuffed articles in Ontario to ensure conformance with the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000 and applicable regulations. See all of AAFA’s latest letters, comments, and testimony here.

Congress and government agencies solicit comments on a range of issues that may affect your business – find a list of comment opportunities here.