REPUBLIC OF 253 · APPAREL BUSINESS

Opportunity Radar

TTown · 253heart · Long Summer

Three opportunity lanes

TTown retail partners: stores suited to Tacoma and 253 products. Long Summer accounts: destination and coastal retailers. Printing referrals: larger custom apparel and promotional programs for Promo. Research prospects are not confirmed buying signals. Blue = prospect; green = in progress. Mark ✓ Not a fit to remove a lead from the active list while keeping its notes. Open a row to change its status.

Large printing prospect watchlist — research starting points
  • Health systems: MultiCare; Virginia Mason Franciscan Health — staff, recruiting and event apparel.
  • Education: Tacoma, Puyallup and Bethel school districts; UW Tacoma; Pierce College — staff and event programs.
  • Government & utilities: Tacoma/TPU; Pierce County; Port of Tacoma — campaigns and workforce items. Check procurement requirements.
  • Events & venues: Washington State Fair; Daffodil Festival; Tacoma Rainiers; Emerald Queen Casino — staff, merchandise and sponsor programs.

These organizations are prospects only; no current printing need is implied.

TTown / 253heart retail partners

Tacoma focused stores and outlets. Track buyer, brand fit, samples, first order and reorders.

Long Summer wholesale accounts

Island, coast and destination retailers. Track town-specific product fit and reorders.

Large printing referrals

Custom apparel and promotional work for Promo. Aim for 100+ units or meaningful recurring orders.

Draft email

Review and personalize before sending. Opening Gmail does not mark an email sent.

Wholesale sales belong to the apparel brands. For outside printing referrals, TTown receives any agreed commission; Promo quotes, produces and fulfills. Confirm referral terms together.