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Friday Partner Pulse 09/06/24
🤩 CPG Grants & Opportunities Inside for September!
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Need help navigating your business's financial future? Accountfully’s Finance and Advisory services offer a forward-looking cash and profitability outlook, giving you a clear path to success.
Custom Three-Year Forecast: Tailored to your specific needs.
Strategic Planning: Ideal for hiring, attracting investors, and managing cash flow.
Ready to see where your business is headed?
Instacart is one of the fastest growing platforms for CPG brands, are you focused on this channel? If not, work with Gawronski Media and build your Instacart growth strategy.
Are you an emerging or midsize brand aiming for market success? Good Now Foods, is a sales agency, specializes in placing clean, non-GMO, and organic products in key national accounts, regional chains, and high-volume independent stores. They offer customized sales strategies, long-term account management, and product placement to maximize your brand’s growth.
What they offer
Expertise in sales and marketing strategy.
Sustainable and clean product focus.
Extensive network of retail partners.
Prospect Street Studio is a brand photography agency that specializes in high-impact visual content creation for e-commerce brands. They focus on product photography, aiming to enhance brand visibility and conversion rates across platforms like Amazon and Shopify. Here are some of the services they offer:
E-commerce Brand Photography
Branding and Creative Solutions
Virtual and In-Person Photoshoots
Customized Photography Strategy Sessions
SEO Optimization through Imagery
For brands eager to enhance their online engagement and sales through impactful visual content, a visit to Prospect Street Studio’s website or a personalized consultation could prove invaluable. They offer exclusive discounts for Foodbevy Readers.
PARTNER NEWS
September Ecommerce Photography Promo
When did you last update your e-commerce photography? Not sure? Reach out to Prospect Street Studio! This September, they are offering 5 discounted e-commerce photoshoots.
We can do the entire photoshoot virtually
You get a full gallery of images
Professional lighting & Editing
Interested?
Webinar: How to Succeed Selling in Whole Foods
Are you selling, or interested in selling to Whole Foods Market?
Join us for an in-depth webinar on how to succeed selling in their stores. Learn the key strategies and best practices to ensure your products stand out on the shelves, from pitching to category managers to managing inventory and promotions. Whether you’re new to Whole Foods or looking to optimize your current presence, this session is packed with actionable tips to help you succeed.
Webinar: Shopify Landing Page Teardown to Improve Conversions
Join us for an in-depth teardown of Joyful Co.’s landing page to identify key areas for improvement. Learn actionable strategies to optimize your website, boost engagement, and increase conversions. Whether you’re a seasoned marketer or just starting, this session will provide valuable insights to enhance your online presence and drive better results.
Want an audit for your site? Submit a landing page or product page when you register.
Good Food Fund (Funded by the City of Chicago)
The Good Food Fund provides food and beverage businesses with grants for labor, construction or capital improvements, supplies, transportation and distribution, or working capital. This is the second and final round of Good Food Fund grants.
Review the application questions here before applying.
Eligibility
Currently operating food or non-alcoholic beverage business focused on agriculture, manufacturing, processing, wholesale, distribution, service, retail, or research and development. (See the application questions for a list of eligible industry codes.)
Located in Chicago.
Holds a current City of Chicago food or beverage business license. (Application may be submitted without this, but the license must be issued no later than September 24, 2024. Contact [email protected] for assistance.)
Has established a business bank account.
Filed a federal tax return in 2023 showing at least $10,000 of gross revenue.* Grant awards will be calculated based on 2023 gross revenue:
$10,000 for businesses with $10,000 – $100,000 gross revenue or fiscal sponsor applying on behalf of a new business
$30,000 for businesses with $100,001 – $250,000 gross revenue
$100,000 for businesses with $250,001or more gross revenue (limited to a maximum of five grants)
*A fiscal sponsor may apply on behalf of a business in the incubation stage. See application instructions for details.
Priorities for Funding
Located in an area of Chicago with low food access.
Locally owned and operated.
Serves local customers.
Deadline: September 13, 2024
Black Girl Ventures Pitch Program
The BGV Pitch Program flips the traditional pitch experience on its head: they coach entrepreneurs, host a live crowdfunded pitch competition, then connect entrepreneurs to community and professionals to support them on their journey. You don't need to have experience pitching, nor do you need to have a pitch deck already created. Must be located in Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago or NYC.
Funding for up to $10,000 -
Deadlines are based on city (April 26 to Nov 6)
Fast Break for Small Business (LegalZoom)
LegalZoom, the NBA, WNBA, and NBA G League are committed to helping small business owners. The grant program is focused on reaching entrepreneurs of color, women, low- to moderate-income small business owners, immigrants, and others who have historically had limited access to financing for their business. Grants for $10,000
Deadline: September 13, 2024
$10k grants through the PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos Grant Program!
PepsiCo and Hello Alice are proud to announce the PepsiCo Juntos Crecemos Grant Program! This program is providing $10,000 grants to 20 women-owned small businesses in the food and beverage industry.
Deadline: September 27, 2024
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