Anticipated attendees: Value-added food & beverage businesses, farms & producers, wholesalers and distributors, grocers and retailers, restaurants, service providers, industry groups, and other interested economic development entities
What:
Work session on tools for effectively using data
Assessment food systems market data needs and opportunities
Networking happy hour
Why:
Learn! Increase awareness of existing resources relevant to market data for businesses
Listen! Hear from stakeholders to better understand gaps and opportunities for food systems market data to inform future economic development projects
Cost: $5.00 No charge for the happy hour networking event or for afternoon attendance only
This two-part event is an opportunity to experience new tools to better use your data, and share your perspective on needs that can inform future economic development projects bettering the food business landscape in Maine.
You can find more information and register here. Registration is limited and closes May 24th.
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