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The Emerging Brands Summit + $20,000 Grant
Hey ,Today I want to talk with you about scaling your operations. Once you’ve successfully launched your product, sales are increasing, and you’re ready to grow your operations, you might find yourself asking, "Now What?"Here are the biggest issues that founders tell me their facing today:
Moving on from a commercial kitchen to a co-manufacturer or self-manufacturing
Knowing how to successfully navigate a co-man relationship
Considerations such as scaling a product, supply chain optimization, and automation
FDA labeling regulations
Packaging considerations such as sustainable options and D2C or e-commerce
One really great new resource to learn about packaging and processing is the
. It's a new annual event during Pack Expo designed to help brands like your scale your operations.
What the Day Looks Like
Panel discussions
Co-manufacturers will discuss what you need to know about your product before reaching out to them, how to find them, and how to contract with them.
CPG brand panel to discuss “if I only knew then what I know now;” how they got where they are today, and where they plan to go next.
Power educational sessions. Six, twenty-minute sessions will target specifics such as a commercialization checklist, what to consider if you’re thinking about self-manufacturing, legal considerations for labeling, sustainable packaging, and working with an incubator, etc.
Expert advisors. Have one-on-one access to expert advisors who can answer questions about materials, sustainable packaging, R&D, operations, commercialization, and capital equipment.
Product Display/Ask Your Question. You are invited to bring in a sample of your product along with your “ask” – what questions do you have, or solutions do you need? Our exhibitors, advisors, and attendees can scan a QR code to see what you need and be connected to offer you a solution.
Braindate. Use web-based Braindate to create a profile and connect with your peers, expert advisors, and solutions providers. Chat online or set up an on-site one-on-one.
Marketplace & Reception. Connect with suppliers of packaging and processing solutions who are interested in working with emerging brands.
PACK EXPO. All Emerging Brands Summit attendees receive admission to PACK EXPO for the remaining three days of the show.
Want to Come? Use comp code “FOODBEVY” for $50 off registration. Register here. Who's putting on the event? The Emerging Brands Alliance will provide year-round education, community support, and growth opportunities to new brands looking to scale their manufacturing operations.Drawing on the vast editorial knowledge of PMMI Media Group, and expert advisors, as well as other partner organizations, the Emerging Brands Alliance will be a source for helpful information to those seeking to boost brand operations.Have questions? Reply to this email and I can intro you directly to their team.
$20,000 Grant for CPG Brands
can help CPG companies scale their operations by providing funds for manufacturing and packaging-related expenses. The grants program is supported by the Emerging Brands Alliance, a year-round resource for the emerging brands community launching Fall of 2022 at
.
Grants can be used to enable a variety of projects and resources, such as prototype creation, market research, legal and consultant services, creation of pitch materials for investors, exhibiting fees, custom packaging for e-commerce and much more.
A total of three $20,000 grants will be awarded, one each in the following categories:
certified minority or women-owned company
self-manufacturing company
any eligible company
The grant application, review and award timeline is as follows:
June 15 – September 15, 2022 Applications accepted
September 15 –25, 2022 Applications reviewed
September 25, 2022 Finalists notified
October 23, 2022 Grants awarded at the Emerging Brands Summit
Jordan Buckner
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