Appreciation shown for Fashion District.

The Fashion Center Business Improvement District has received a Certificate of Appreciation for Achievement in Trade from the United States Department of Commerce (USDOC) for its extensive efforts to promote New York's fashion industry around the world.

The award was presented by USDOC Senior International Trade Specialist Anastasia Xenias during the Fashion Center BID's tenth annual membership meeting held on April 21. The Certificate of Appreciation is presented to non-profit organizations and industry associations throughout the United States who have demonstrated special dedication and proven results in promoting international business for US firms. It is one of only two honors awarded by the USDOC to business organizations.

The Fashion Center BID was nominated by the USDOC for its Information Services program, established in 1994, to promote local apparel businesses and increase their competitiveness.

"The Fashion Center BID has made significant contributions to facilitating business for firms located in NYC's garment district," said Anastasia Xenias, the Senior International Trade Specialist at the USDOC.