Start up African organic fashion company wondering if we should become a paid member of Ethical Fashion?

[Heather Chaplet]

Hello
I am trying to figure out if it is good idea to become a paying member of Ethical Fashion Source. Please share any thoughts you have on the matter.
I am founder and designer of Xoomba, a company producing organic textiles and clothing made in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Our design office is in Brooklyn New York. We are a start up and our company is completely based on ethical principles for which we pay the price so considering paid membership is a big decision for us. I'm wondering if we are too far away to really benefit from these services. And I'm wondering if we are too new and unknown to benefit from things like the upcoming online trade show.

I look forward to hearing from you and thank you in advance!
Heather CHAPLET