MINNEAPOLIS, May 4, 2010 -MNfashion announces their acceptance into the Pepsi Refresh Challenge starting May 1 - 31, 210. MNfashion is in the running for a $50,000 grant from Pepsi to jump-start the MNfashion sewing cooperative. One thousand organizations were accepted into the project and the ten organizations with the most votes on May 31 will be given $50,000 to help them fulfill their mission. Supporters are allotted one vote each day.

"We are thrilled to be accepted into the Pepsi Refresh Challenge. The funding will allow us to jump start the sewing co-op and bring Minnesota’s fashion scene to the next level. We can’t do this alone and need the support from the community to vote every day," said Annette Hanley, MNfashion Board Member and Development Lead.

MNfashion’s mission - promote clothing designers and create jobs by creating a sewing cooperative. MNfashion piloted a small sewing cooperative program by connecting Voltage: Fashion Amplified 2010 designers with sewing support. Because this was a huge success, MNfashion is currently building on the concept and is working to bring it into their studio, full time.

Vote for MNfashion online at http://www.refresheverything.com/mnfashion.

MNfashion is dedicated to providing resources and professional development allowing designers to establish a sustainable livelihood in Minnesota. In doing this, we foster community and create a thriving, sustainable local fashion industry. To find out more information, please visit http://mnfashion.org/sewing-coop/ or email Kirsten Berg at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .