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SUMMARY:Retail Readiness Class: Whole Foods Market
DESCRIPTION:Are you curious about selling into Whole Foods\, driving velocity and what it takes to be a successful supplier partner? \nJoin this retail readiness class hosted by a seasoned sales management expert with deep first-hand knowledge and expertise with selling into Whole Foods. You’ll learn: \n\nAbout Whole Foods: what they stand for\, their model and where they fit into the retail space\nHow to evaluate if Whole Foods could be a strong retail partner for your business\nWhat Whole Foods looks for in emerging brands\nWhat their category review schedule and process is\nWhat distributors Whole Foods pulls from\nIf you’re ready to submit\, how to do so and where to start (local\, regional\, nationwide)\nHow suppliers can drive velocity at Whole Foods\n\nWe’ll have plenty of time for Q&A and personalized guidance. Bring your questions and get real-time answers to turn your goals into progress! \nEach person who signs-up receives a FREE 1:1 business growth conversation with our host. A scheduling link will be shared following the class. \nOpen to all: class included with an Evolve or Emerge Membership or an Annual Learning Pass \n$47 for guests (those who aren’t current clients) \nRegister Here
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/wfm/
CATEGORIES:Retailer Insights,Retailer Relationships,Sales Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230203T120000
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SUMMARY:Business Masterclass: Navigate trade shows like a pro!
DESCRIPTION:Now is the time to start preparing intentionally and strategically for upcoming shows you may be attending such as UNFI\, Chexpo and Natural Products Expo West! \nWith trade shows being such an important part of your selling strategy\, we want to ensure your investment pays off in growing your brand and business. \n Join us to:  \n\nLearn proven tips and best practices for successfully promoting your business to retail partners\, distributors and potential investors\nReceive specific steps + action items to take BEFORE a show\, DURING a show\, and AFTER a show\, to get the results you want!\n\nThis Business Masterclass is for YOU if: \n\nYou’ve walked a show before and now plan to exhibit\nYou’ve exhibited previously and want to increase your results\nYou’ve exhibited several times and want a refresher on how to maximize your results!\n\nBusiness Masterclass hosted by the EmergeCPG Mentor Community \nFree for EmergeCPG members. $39 for Guests \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/mentor-masterclass-best-practices-for-making-most-of-trade-shows/
CATEGORIES:Retailer Relationships,Sales Planning,Sales Strategy,Tradeshow
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210703
DTSTAMP:20260425T060602
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SUMMARY:ECRM Global Market: Food & Beverage
DESCRIPTION:During this Global Market\, buyers will be focused on sourcing brands across these sample categories: Snacks\, Candy\, Beverage\, Candy\, Tea\, Frozen\, Deli\, Meat\, Seafood\, Ethnic Foods and more! \nFor consumer packaged goods brands\, attending this global product discovery event provides you with the chance to meet with retailers and: \n\nExpand your brand exposure to buyers from around the world\nInteract with interested buyers who are actively searching for new products and suppliers\nMeet safely and efficiently from the comfort of your home office\n\nEmerge members – login to the private portal for more details and to contact the ECRM/RangeMe team
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/ecrm-global-market-food-beverage/
CATEGORIES:Distribution,Retailer Relationships,Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T131500
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SUMMARY:Emerge Care & Share with National Co+op Grocers (NCG)
DESCRIPTION:Join Emerge and the NCG team\, as we discuss how co-ops differentiate from other retailers and why co-ops can be an important part of a brand’s retail growth strategy. During this live session\, we’ll review: \n\nAn overview of NCG and NCG programs\nThe value of investing in co-ops\nWhy it’s beneficial for emerging brands to work with NCG\nWhen and how emerging brands can approach NCG\nBest practices for emerging brands to succeed with NCG\n\nThis session is for you if you’ve been wondering about whether NCG could be part of your retail growth strategy and are curious to learn more!
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-care-share-with-national-coop-grocers-ncg/
CATEGORIES:Channel Strategy,Retailer Relationships,Sales Strategy,Scaling Sustainably
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T060602
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T135253Z
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SUMMARY:Emerge Care & Share with Jerry Chadwick and Bryan Bootka
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and conversational virtual education session\, hosted by Emerge CEO Julie Pryor\, Jerry Chadwick and Bryan Bootka. Jerry and Bryan will each share their extensive broker expertise in the CPG\, food and grocery retail space with the Emerge community. \nCelebrate\, learn and ask questions\, along side other Emerge member teams. \nNot yet an Emerge member? See details here and schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss how Emerge can support your company growth goals! \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-member-care-share-with-jerry-chadwick-and-bryan-bootka/
CATEGORIES:Distribution,Retailer Relationships,Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T130000
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CREATED:20200729T192705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200905T095441Z
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SUMMARY:Emerge Member Care & Share with Betsy Gillette
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and engaging virtual education session\, as you and your teams continue to navigate during Covid and beyond! \nJoin Emerge CEO\, Julie Pryor and Betsy Gillette\, Co-Founder of Synergy Consulting and Emerge mentor. Betsy will share valuable insights on: \n\nSales team structure\nWhen to hire brokers\nWhat to think about and questions to ask when interviewing brokers\nSales Management vs hiring internally\n\nNot yet an Emerge member? See details here and schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss how Emerge can support your company growth goals! \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-virtual-care-share-community-call-with-betsy-gillette/
CATEGORIES:Retailer Relationships,Sales,Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200612T120000
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CREATED:20191202T181457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T201212Z
UID:5891-1591963200-1591966800@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Care & Share Virtual Community Call with Alli Ball
DESCRIPTION:Emerge mentor and former Grocery Buyer turned Wholesale Consultant Alli Ball will share her predictions for the future of wholesale\, how Buyer relationships are shifting on the retail level\, and where you can capture the most sale moving forward. Join us! \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-22/
CATEGORIES:Retailer Insights,Retailer Relationships,Sales,Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T130000
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CREATED:20200511T205258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200515T031304Z
UID:6732-1589544000-1589547600@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:"Care & Share" Virtual Community Call
DESCRIPTION:Gain Buyer Visibility with ReposiTrak’s Supplier Discovery MarketPlace \nHosted by retail veteran Chris Scott\, Partner at ReposiTrak \nWe know many of you are looking for alternate supply chain and distribution platforms to maximize your sales during this time. And\, looking for opportunities to get in front of buyers\, both in the short-term\, and as you continue to grow your business. \nEmerge partner and industry thought-leader ResposiTrak will share details of what buyers\, category managers and retailers are looking for during Covid\, and discuss how their supplier discovery platform can support your distribution and growth goals. \nJoin us to gain insights into \n\nThinking like a category manager\nLearning how the ReposiTrak Marketplace platform can get your products in front of retailers and buyers\nUnderstand what retailers look for in the Marketplace and how to set yourself up for success\n\nNot yet a subscriber? Subscribe now\, and join us on Friday!
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/bi-weekly-emerge-care-share-virtual-community-call/
CATEGORIES:Distribution,education,Retailer Insights,Retailer Relationships,Sales,Strateg
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200122
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UID:5587-1579392000-1579651199@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Winter Fancy Food Show
DESCRIPTION:The FMI Emerge team will be attending Winter Fancy Food and we can’t wait to see you! \nWant to know what tomorrow tastes like? Join the Specialty Food Association in San Francisco for the largest specialty food and beverage show on the West Coast. You’ll find the hottest new products and trends at the Winter Fancy Food Show and meet the most innovative producers. Don’t miss this chance to network with thousands of industry professionals and taste-makers! \nHere’s what you’ll find there: \n\n80\,000+ specialty foods & beverages\nThousands of new products\nIndustry’s top networking events\n1\,400+ exhibitors from around the globe\n\nRegister here
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/winter-fancy-food-show/
CATEGORIES:Distribution,education,Networking,Retailer Relationships,Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190710T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190710T150000
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CREATED:20190517T131030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190809T143327Z
UID:4373-1562767200-1562770800@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Virtual Happy Hour: Collaborating with Retailers to Engage Shoppers with Daniel Lohman
DESCRIPTION:You want shoppers to love your brand as much as you do\, so you spread your message. But getting shopper engagement isn’t a one man show. To win on the grocery shelves\, you need retailers to buy-in too. \nDan Lohman\, Strategic Advisor and president of Brand Secrets and Strategies\, is an expert in the collaboration small brands need to grow. Dan shares his expertise from years of bringing retailers and brands together for sales synergy. \nDial in to learn how to make retailers your brand allies and team up with them to get your product flying off the shelves! \nAll call times indicated are Eastern Standard Time
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter/
CATEGORIES:Distribution,Retailer Insights,Retailer Relationships,Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T160000
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CREATED:20190503T184231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190809T143354Z
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SUMMARY:Emerge Virtual Happy Hour: Accelerating Your Food Business's Growth with Cullen Gilchrist
DESCRIPTION:You want to grow your brand to national distribution and beyond\, but do you know the way? Cullen Gilchrist does.  As CEO and Co-Founder of DC Food Accelerator\, Union Kitchen\, Cullen has partnered with food businesses of all sizes to grow and accelerate their success by connecting them with the resources\, capital and networks that they need. Dial-in to learn how business owners like you go from cornering your local market\, to gaining regional and nation-wide distribution.
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-happy-hour-accelerating-your-food-businesss-growth-with-cullen-gilchrist/
CATEGORIES:Branding,Retailer Insights,Retailer Relationships
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T060602
CREATED:20190130T210158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190809T143427Z
UID:3320-1559833200-1559836800@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Happy Hour: Finding the Right Broker Partner with Jerry Chadwick
DESCRIPTION:Need help finding the right broker and determining who would be the right fit for your company? Want to understand what defines a great broker? Don’t sweat it!  Jerry Chadwick\, seasoned broker and Principal of My Fresh Solutions\, LLC is back with more expert insights on broker partnerships. Grab some vino\, a favorite snack and get ready to get answers on how to spot and pitch to the right broker for you.
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-happy-hour-finding-the-right-broker-partner/
LOCATION:Dial-In
CATEGORIES:Retailer Insights,Retailer Relationships
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190528T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190528T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T060602
CREATED:20190128T223415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190809T143528Z
UID:3220-1559052000-1559055600@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter: Distribution Roadmap Planning with Katie Paul
DESCRIPTION:*NOTE: All call times are Eastern Standard Time (EST) \nA solid distribution roadmap gives customers confidence in your brand’s ability to be successful.  Katie Paul\, Emerge Advisor and VP of Category Management & Growth Solutions at KeHe\, will share insights on what brands should consider when working with distribution partners\, and how to plan for and pitch to retailers. Learn from Katie’s expertise and get tangible insights and action steps for developing your own distribution roadmap.
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-roadmap-planning/
CATEGORIES:Distribution,Retailer Insights,Retailer Relationships
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T060602
CREATED:20190128T223739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190809T143557Z
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SUMMARY:Emerge Happy Hour – Deciding on Food Safety Plans with LeAnn Chuboff
DESCRIPTION:Your goal is to sell product to a food retailer. You’ve heard retailers require a robust food safety program to protect their brand and maintain consumer trust. Now to get their business you must deliver! Food safety is a critical component of a successful supplier/buyer trading partnership and you need an approach that satisfies the retailer’s concerns. LeAnn Chuboff\, VP of Technical Affairs with SQFI will be your Happy Hour host. Call in and ask her about solutions that may be right for your brand.
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-happy-hour-deciding-on-food-safety-plans/
CATEGORIES:Food Safety,Retailer Insights,Retailer Relationships
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