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SUMMARY:Financing Growth Lab: Funding Your 2026 Moves
DESCRIPTION:Financing can be an essential part of your operating strategy. \nWhether you’re preparing for an inventory build\, retail expansion\, DTC growth\, or your biggest production run yet\, the right financing vehicle should fund your move without giving away your company. \nMarch 19 at 12pm ET\, Keith Kohler and I are mapping out traditional and alternative debt financing options\, so you can determine the specific relief your business needs. \nWhat you’ll walk away with: \n\nThe 2026 Reality: A look at what it takes to get to a “yes” in today’s market.\nSpecific Paths: Exact financing options for the most common growth moves\, so you know where to focus.\nReadiness Plan: The actual numbers and metrics that determine your leverage and terms.\nCapital Stacking: How to fund your growth while protecting your equity and keeping your costs low.\n\n\n\n\nAnd because we always deliver more than just a slide deck:  \n\nQ&A throughout: This is a masterclass with lots of room for conversation and questions\, in support of the answers you need.\n1:1 Advisory: Join us live and get a 1:1 advisory call with Keith Kohler afterward to look at your specific situation and identify your best steps forward.\n\n$97 (Includes live growth lab + 1:1 advisory from Keith + replay) \nRegister Here
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/3-19-workshop-secure-financing-and-capital-relief-in-2026/
CATEGORIES:Financing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T120000
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SUMMARY:Command Your Cash\, Metrics & Growth in 2026
DESCRIPTION:Are you making high-stakes decisions with clear metrics and data\, or guessing the way forward and risking cash\, margin\, and growth? \nDo you know the revenue\, margin\, and cash targets that make your business investable and cash-flow independent? \nI’m hosting Scott Killips (Rebel Cheese) and Keith Kohler on January 6 for a LIVE 90-minute hands-on workshop with the first-hand guidance\, benchmarks\, and actionable steps your business can’t afford not to know in 2026. \nYou’ll leave with a clear understanding of how to: \n\nRead your financial model the way investors do and spot what really matters\nBuild a cash plan that prevents surprises and protects runway\nTrack the metrics buyers actually use to make decisions\nAlign inventory\, production\, and cash so growth doesn’t collapse operations\n\nThis session is for motivated founders who want fewer surprises around cash\, margin\, and revenue – and to make 2026 a year of sustainable growth. \n👉 Save My Seat – $97Registration Deadline: January 5 \nYour HostsScott Killips — Chief Strategy Officer\, Rebel CheeseKeith Kohler — Financial strategist and deal-makerJulie Pryor — Growth catalyst for ambitious CPG founders
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/take-control-of-your-financial-health-in-2026-90-min-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Finance Management,Financial Health,Financial Planning,Financing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T140000
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SUMMARY:Financial Health & Planning Class
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the chance to learn how to end 2024 strong\, and plan for a financially healthy 2025! \nFor every founder\, especially as you approach end-of-year\, there are many choices that can be made regarding how you manage your business finances so that you end the year with a clear financial view and position your business for financial health in the year ahead. \nLet’s take this time to check in with yourself and review: \n\nAre you managing for growth or profitability or both?  Let’s talk about the tradeoffs.\nDo you understand your financial statements line by line?\nHow is your financing looking?  Are you aware of all that you are eligible for now and into the future?\nDo you have a sense of how you’ll end the year in revenue and net income?\nDo you have the right finance team in place?  Are you aligned?\n\nBring your questions and get real-time answers. \nLeave this session with clear steps you can take to strengthen the financial health of your business. \n\nOpen to all: class included with Evolve or Emerge Membership or Annual Learning Pass\nEach person who registers will get the replay and a link to schedule a Financial Strategy & Planning call specific to your needs with Keith.\nAll live attendees receive a FREE copy of Keith’s e-book\, The CPG Financing Guide: Debt Financing\, designed to help founders navigate funding stages from start-up to multi-year profitability.\n$27 for guests (those who aren’t current clients)\n\nReserve your spot! 
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/financial-planning-office-hours/
CATEGORIES:Finance Management,Financial Health,Financial Planning,Financing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240301
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SUMMARY:CPG Financing Month Hosted by Emerge Partner Keith Kohler
DESCRIPTION:What: A full month of 12 dynamic conversations exploring the financing and mindset journeys of CPG founders and the stories\, insights and experiences of equity\, tech and fintech funders\, finance service providers and innovators in the CPG space. \nWhen: Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, Thursdays February 6 – 29\, 2024 \nFor more details and to register visit www.cpgfinancingmonth.com  \n***SAVE 25% on registration with code JPRY
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/cpg-financing-month-hosted-by-emerge-partner-keith-kohler/
CATEGORIES:Accounting,Bookkeeping,Finance Management,Financing,Getting To Profitability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T120000
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SUMMARY:Business Training: Getting To Profitability (Open To All)
DESCRIPTION:Do you know what steps to take to create a profitable business? \nOr\, if your business is already profitable\, what would it mean for you if it were more profitable? \n\nTo attract the right investors?\nTo be able to afford growing your team?\nTo have more impact with your life?\nTo have more freedom to travel\, create wealth and a legacy for your family?\n\nGrowing a profitable business is possible for CPGs. It takes focus\, commitment and discipline to create\, maintain and increase profitability. Running a profitable business gives early-stage CPGs the ability to access resources and financing to grow sustainably. And have more impact. \nWe’ll be talking with a CPG financial expert about what growing CPGs need to get to and/or increase profitability. Find out how to make your business profitable and why profitability is the key to growing a sustainable business. Learn the steps to eliminate debt\, create profit\, and understand if alternate financing options are available to you. \nJoin us and find out: \n\nWhy profitability is critical for your company’s long-term growth\nWhat’s at stake if your company is not profitable\nCommon traits of profitable companies\, what you can learn from them and what you can take action on right now\nTools for assessing your current financial health\, and what to consider to create and/or increase your profit\n\nIf you attend only one training in Q4….make this the one. \nWe want you to help grow a sustainable and profitable business that makes your dreams and goals more than just “one day”…. \nTrainings are included with a 90-Day or Annual Emerge Program Membership. Non-Members are invited to join for $97 \nSAVE YOUR SEAT AND REGISTER HERE
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/live-training-getting-to-profitability/
CATEGORIES:Financing,Getting To Profitability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230426T130000
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SUMMARY:Business Masterclass: Financing Preparedness & Mindset
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re preparing to raise capital\, currently raising capital and/or considering what alternate financing options are available to you\, don’t miss this important business-building conversation. \n\n\nIn this Masterclass\, you’ll get a good understanding as to where you are in the management of your business finances and how prepared you are to seek financing by taking the Start Where You Are Assessment. We’ll look at a number of key areas measuring your habits and practices and their connection to your current mindset. \n\n\nCome for the self-discovery and a lively discussion. \n\n\nLeave with clarity and feeling inspired to take action! \n\n\nIn support of you embracing your financial growth with a “what could be possible” mindset! \nThere will be plenty of time for Q&A! \nBusiness masterclasses are included with an Emerge membership. \nGuests are invited to join for $49. \nSAVE MY SEAT!
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/business-masterclass-get-the-right-financing-to-support-your-growth/
CATEGORIES:Finance Management,Financing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221216
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SUMMARY:Learning Seminar - Financing Your Consumer Product Company: Natural\, Organic\, Specialty\, Retail & Premium
DESCRIPTION:Learn more HERE  \nTo see if it’s right for you and to register\, contact the Emerge Team. 
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/learning-seminar-financing-your-consumer-product-company-natural-organic-specialty-retail-premium/
CATEGORIES:Finance Management,Financing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T130000
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SUMMARY:Member Share Group: Investor & Raising Capital Insights
DESCRIPTION:During our next Emerge Member Share Group\, a raising capital expert from the Emerge Community will share updates on the state of fundraising for early stage CPG brands. He’ll cover vital topics like: \n\nhow the current economic environment is affecting investors’ thinking about where to invest their capital\nwhat investors are focusing on when they assess CPG brands for a potential investment\nwhat founders can do to improve their chances of securing an investment.\nAdditionally\, Michael will also talk about non-equity capital source options\, and crowdfunding pros & cons.\n\nThis Share Group is just for Emerge members\, and a chance to get answers to your specific questions answered\, and learn from fellow founders and brands in the community! \nNot yet a member of Emerge and want to learn more? Let’s chat and see if we can help you!
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/member-share-group-with-michael-movitz/
CATEGORIES:Financing,Raising Capital
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200605T130000
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SUMMARY:Care & Share Virtual Community Call with Michael Movitz
DESCRIPTION:Emerge Mentor Michael Movitz will share details of Brandjectory\, an online meeting place for innovative early stage consumer packaged goods brands and investors to discover each other\, make connections\, and develop relationships on a path to partnership. \nJoin us and learn how Brandjectory can support your process for raising capital: \n\nDiscover and be discovered by investors who fit your company and brand.\nConnect with investors: communicate through newsfeed comments\, instant message and video calls. Share files.\nNurture and build relationships with investors before\, during and after a capital raise.\nTell your story and keep investors updated as you grow\, to help build relationships\, credibility\, and momentum.\nPost and share updates about your accomplishments in the market such as achieving sales goals and revenue milestones\, securing new account distribution\, results from marketing campaigns\, pictures from account displays\, adding new key team members\, and more.\nParticipate in community groups with your peers to ask questions and seek advice\, share experiences and learnings\, or just talk about what’s on your mind\n\nNot yet part of the Emerge community\, and interested in learning more? More details here\, or schedule time to speak with Julie Pryor\, Director of the Emerge Program. \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-call-24/
CATEGORIES:Financing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T070552
CREATED:20191202T174543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200206T180915Z
UID:5857-1580824800-1580828400@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter: Financing Your Consumer or Natural/Specialty Products Company
DESCRIPTION:Join Bruce Nierenberg\, Emerge mentor and CPG investor\, as he shares his perspective on finding and working with angel investors\, based on his years of experience in the industry. \nRegister to gain insights into: \n\nWhen an angel investment is appropriate.\nWho are angel investors and where do you find them?\nAdvantages of angel investors\nPreparing to work with angel investors and what Bruce looks for in a company
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-call-5/
CATEGORIES:Emerge Smarter,Financing,investing
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