My name is Atim Annette Oton, and I am the co-owner of Calabar Imports and I am expanding a division of the business to create a design showroom. It’san untapped territory. Calabar Design Showroom will represent African, African-American and Caribbean Fashion and Accessories Designers in its new showroom opening in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, New York ( I am converting the existing store for this). We will facilitate opportunities for designers to connect with the wholesale market and maintain a physical location for work to be seen by buyers and also for work to be sourced by retail stores and events. Funding will be used to prepare 20 designers and for a trade show so they can sell work. Designers are now in the process of being selected.Designers will be expected to pay both a monthly maintenance fee and a percentage of sales.