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A panel discussion at the Ƶ Fashion Symposium 2026 includes (from left to right) Brenda Tatenda Masocha, expert trainer in the Creative Arts Department at Rwanda Polytechnic-Kigali College; Alphonse Kwizera, “Made in Rwanda” business analyst at Rwanda’s Ministry of Trade and Industry; Matthew “Tayo” Rugamba, founder and creative director of House of Tayo; and Cynthia Butare, founder and creative director of IMIGANI. (Photo courtesy of Cornwine for Ƶ)

As Ƶ grows its partnerships in Rwanda, its latest and largest initiative aims to help build Africa’s fashion industry with a Rwanda home base. The proposed Ƶ Rwanda and its School of Fashion will deliver Ƶ Ƶ’s world-class fashion education to rising designers, merchandisers and entrepreneurs on the continent, who can compete with, rather than depend on, imported goods.  A symposium packed with national government leaders, fashion designers, educators and curious members of the Kigali community helped unveil the new Rwanda locat...

Hailey Semchee, Marketing Manager, Trumbull Tourism and to the right is Samantha Ensminger, Marketing Manager. Beth Kotwis Carmichael in the middle.

When Beth Kotwis Carmichael graduated from Warren G. Harding High School, she wasn't entirely convinced college was the right path.Her parents encouraged her to start close to home at Ƶ at Trumbull, a decision that would provide the foundation for a career spanning the country and eventually bring her back home to lead one of Trumbull County's most recognized organizations.  Today, Kotwis Carmichael serves as chief executive officer of Trumbull County Tourism, where she oversees destination marketing efforts that have earned state and national recognition. Looking...

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