Hear What Members Are Saying

“I get a lot out of my CIA membership. I find your webinars so useful — to improve how I market my business, and elevate the services I offer clients. I love the personal feel to CIA and enjoyed the face to face time on the coffee klatch I attended. From many different perspectives I value being a CIA member!”
Eileen McKenna

Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Eileen McKenna Graphic Design

“I want you all to know how much I appreciate all of your hard work and contributions in creating Craft Industry Alliance for our niche industry. I signed up for this the day it was launched and consider it an indispensable tool and resource for my solopreneur business.” 
Stephanie Socha

Interior Designer, Stephanie Socha Design

“Craft Industry Alliance provides actionable know-how, quality connections, and invaluable resources for anyone in a craft-related business. Its founders take a very broad view of the industry, drawing on best practices from the wider world of business concerns. It is particularly useful for the solopreneur and those who are interested in connecting with this innovative class of businesses, designers, and industry leaders.”

Liz Gibson

Weaver, Educator, Author, Yarn Worker

“Kudos to Craft Industry Alliance for taking the bold step of creating a new organization that will provide accurate industry news and support the creative efforts of all industry professionals. With Kristin and Abby at the helm we are in good hands.”
Amy Marson

Publisher, C&T Publishing

“The CIA resource library is a resource worth it’s cyber-weight in gold! I can find lists of wholesale suppliers, many on-line marketing tips, informal legal advise, and all sorts of checklists that are targeted specifically to the craft industry. The community is open and caring — and full of some of the most generous and business savvy people I’ve come across!”
Lyric Kinard

Artist, Author, Educator, Lyric Art

“Craft Industry Alliance is a great way to keep up with what’s going on in the craft industry. I like reading their trade show reports — I’m always interested in what other businesses do for displays. It’s hard to find professional advice that feels applicable to my unique business, but Craft Industry Alliance has connected me with similar crafty business owners.“

Katy Westcott

Knitting tool manufacturer, Katrinkles

“The Craft Industry Alliance business resources were priceless in helping me with every aspect of devising my business plan–their tools and worksheets really helped me to sort through all of the overwhelming options out there and narrow down on what would really be useful in starting my yarn and fabric store. In particular, however, the industry information and market research was exactly what I needed in writing my business plan to present in my business loan application. I was able to drop these data and statistics right into my plan. The bank even complimented me on how well written my business plan was! I would never have been able to do this without Craft Industry Alliance. Now that I have been awarded my business loan and am building my business, I am attending the regular webinars and networking events that are critical to this next stage of my journey. I look forward to many more years of being a Craft Industry Alliance member!“

Stephanie Britton

Owner, Stitches & Sweets

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