Apparel Industry Board, Inc.
Retail Apparel and FashionIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
The Apparel Industry Board, Inc. is a nonprofit trade organization based in Chicago, Illinois, serving the sewn products segment of the retail apparel and fashion industry. It is described as the sole official body in Illinois devoted to the needs of this sector, bringing together leading participants across design, manufacturing, merchandising, sales, retail, marketing and finance. The group aims to nurture designers headquartered in Greater Chicago and develops programs to support and promote the industry as a whole. Founded in 1987, AIBI has helped establish hundreds of apparel and sewn products companies in Chicago and connected many individuals with manufacturing opportunities, while offering mentoring and education that reaches thousands. In recent activity, the organization partnered with Fashion Group International Chicago to launch the Chicago Fashion Summit 2025, set for October 13 in a venue at L7 Chicago by Lotte, reflecting its ongoing role in fostering creativity and innovation in Chicago’s fashion community.