Order Has Been Placed!

Danny and I spent the majority of last night putting together a bulk order to place with our shirt supplier. They have confirmed receipt of the order and plan on beginning shirt production starting early next week. The production of the shirts will be done right down the street from Danny's house and my apartment so we are going to be a part of the process of the entire time and be able to perform quality control checks throughout the production process.

Not only will we be able to keep an eye on the process but we will also be able to be a part of the production process by working the printer and sewing on labels and pockets ourselves. This is very exciting for us because we have always wanted to be a part of the entire process and by choosing a local supplier we are able to do this. We are both hands on people and are very excited to be able to help produce the shirts ourselves.

We will throw up some pictures next week once the production process starts and we will continue to keep you guys updated throughout the entire process.

Cheers,
Andrew & Daniel

UPDATE

Hey everybody, Daniel and I wanted to give you all an update about what has been going on recently in regards to anything and everything Borninfornia.

• Received our first full round of samples (finally) for the Statewide Apparel Collection that includes tees, tank tops and pocket tees. It was so awesome to finally have them in our hands after working on the concept for several months now. Our goal was to design apparel that captured the true identity of California. We have to make some minor adjustments to the tees but the pocket tees and tank tops look amazing. 
• Had a professional product photoshoot for the Statewide Apparel Collection this past Friday, August 9th. Photos coming soon!
• Created a Borninfornia Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/borninfornia/
• Received our official Borninfornia Business Cards: 

Full Biz Cards - meant to be cut in half to "gum stick" size

Full Biz Cards - meant to be cut in half to "gum stick" size

• Recorded Borninfornia video clips this past weekend, August 9th and 10th. One of our closest friends from middle school and high school, Jeff Adam, came down from LA to help us with this aspect. He studied film at ASU and brought his knowledge, equipment, and partner in crime, Dan, down for the weekend to help us out. It was much more intense than we could have ever imagined but we are super excited to see what Jeff is going to come up with. 
• Started putting together the final touches of the Kickstarter Campaign that will be launching as soon as the photos and video portions are edited. The original Kickstarter launch date was pushed back a couple of weeks to Monday, August 19th and we are doing everything in our power to stay on track for that date. 

Welp, I think that is all for now!

Cheers,

Andrew & Daniel

Why California?

Some of you may be wondering, "Why only California?" That is a very valid question and one that deserves a thoughtful response. We aren't choosing California because we think it's the greatest place on earth. We aren't choosing California because we think it needs the most help. We aren't choosing California for any specific reason other than the fact that it is our home-state and it is where we feel called to support. 

We don't want Borninfornia to be a lone wolf  We want Borninfornia to be the spark that lights the fire and spreads state by state. We aren't proposing other states start their own versions of Borninfornia, such as Borninzona or Borninyork. But what we are hoping for is that other states launch their own movements in their own unique way to support, inspire, and empower future generations. 

No single state is perfect nor is the United States perfect by any means. But if we all come together in an effort to make each state a better place and in turn the United States a better place as a whole, who really knows what is possible! There are 50 separate states but we are all part of one great nation and it is our dream and desire to operate Borninfornia in a way that creates a win-win situation for everyone involved. 


"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." - Harriet Tubman



Cheers,

Andrew & Daniel

Supporting the Youth

We don’t want Borninfornia products to simply be made in California, keeping the money in California's economy, but we also want the profits stemming from products to go back to benefit the great state of California, particularly the future of California. A portion of the profits will be donated, split between the California Branch of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Organization and Scholarship America:

Big Brothers Big Sisters About Us: "Each time Big Brothers Big Sisters pairs a child with a role model, we start something incredible: a one-to-one relationship built on trust and friendship that can blossom into a future of unlimited potential. And thanks to the first-ever nationwide impact study of a mentoring organization, we have the facts to prove it."

Scholarship America's Mission & Vision: "Scholarship America's mission is to mobilize America, through scholarships and educational support, to make postsecondary success possible for all students. Our (Scholarship America) vision is to be the nationally recognized leader in providing private scholarships and other financial support, to make the completion of education beyond high school a reality for all." 

We are firm believers that children and teens are our future and it is our desire to support a great cause that helps nurture future generations so that they can grow up to be fierce leaders of California and the United States as a whole.

Some of our greatest memories as a child were when somebody believed in and supported us. That by feeling empowering by their belief in us we got the inspiration needed to go after our dream(s). Regardless of where Daniel or I go in life, we both agree that it will always be a goal in our lives to take the time and resources necessary to inspire and empower future generations.

"It is up to us to live up to the legacy that was left for us, and to leave a legacy that is worthy of our children and of future generations." - Christine Gregoire 



Best Wishes,
Andrew

First Attempts at a Logo

I l was cleaning out my room today as I prepare to move to my new spot and came across an old stash of my first attempts at designing a logo for Borninfornia. To say that the least, these first attempts look much, much different than the final Borninfornia logo. And to say that the final logo is much better than my first attempts would be an understatement. 

As you can tell, the logo has come quite a ways! 

Cheers,

Andrew

Welcome

Welcome to Borinfornia's Blog!!!

This blog will feature content written by both of Borninfornia's founders, Andrew Sutton and Daniel Calvert, as we begin to take the next step in the Borninfornia Journey - Statewide Apparel Collection. We will be sure to sign the bottom of each post with our name to let you know who wrote that particular post.

We will use this blog to announce exciting new products and ideas, such as the Statewide Apparel Collections, as well as exciting new business developments. We don't want to be some secretive company that keeps everything hidden from the public's eye. We want to get to you know guys and girls, become friends with all of you, and we want to share this journey with you. it is our dream to build a genuine Borninfornia community and with your help, that can be achieved!

Borninfornia = Everything Community




Cheers,
Andrew & Daniel