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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
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SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter: Get The Inside Scoop on How To Become Investor-Ready
DESCRIPTION:The Emerge and Brandjectory teams will host this interactive webinar on how to become investor-ready! \nBrandjectory is an innovative platform dedicated to connecting early-stage CPG founders with CPG investors\, and nurturing those relationships\, through a combination of technology and facilitated meetings that offer both the chance to connect and network. Brandjectory helps early-stage CPG brands make the most of every investor interaction\, by offering investor-readiness preparation and business fundamentals education\, paired with ongoing opportunities for discovery and interaction with investors\, on the platform and in virtual meet-up and coaching sessions. \nJoin this webinar to learn: \n\nBrandjectory solutions to common pain points: How to prepare to raise capital\, what it means to be prepared\, understanding investor expectations\, how to meet best-fit investors\, and navigating the capital raise process\nHow Brandjectory sets the stage for success: what engagement looks like and what to expect\nFounder & investor panel: hear how they’re using Brandjectory to build an investable business\n\nDuring this interactive session\, we’ll have plenty of time for Q&A. \nJoin us for what’s sure to be an engaging and worthwhile conversation\, \nEmergeCPG & the Brandjectory team
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-get-to-know-the-brandjectory-investor-platform/
CATEGORIES:Raising Capital
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20220104T154817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T154815Z
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SUMMARY:Emerge Share Group
DESCRIPTION:This quarterly share group is for brands in the Emerge community. \nDuring this time\, we’ll have a distribution Q&A with a specialty/natural distribution leader in the Emerge mentor community. \nFounders and their teams will receive 1:1 guidance and support with their distribution challenges and growth strategies.
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-founders-forum/
CATEGORIES:Distribution
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20211228T191616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T175137Z
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SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter: Hiring With Confidence As You Scale
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a hiring plan in place for 2022? \nIf you plan to hire and grow your team in 2022\, this is a must-attend event! \nHost: Brian Curry\, Managing Partner\, Fairfield Partners Executive Search \nBrian has 18 years of experience in the search business and has led the firm’s natural space practice since 2008. He has completed assignments for roles that include CEO\, all top-level executive functions and numerous key sales\, marketing\, finance and operations leadership positions. Clients include many of the top iconic natural brands in the space\, including KIND Snacks\, PopCorners\, BrightFarms\, Brownie Brittle\, Evol Foods\, Pretzilla\, Tasty Bite\, UNFI\, UNREAL\, Zesty Paws and many others. \nDescription: Brian will share and review key factors founders need to consider to make the best hiring decisions: \n* Your company growth objectives and goals for the year\n* Identifying the right hiring needs for your stage of growth (for brands with annual revenue <$5M and $5M+)\n* Key roles you want to hire to support your growth goals\n* Defining the role needs\, requirements\, levels (VP/Director/Manager)\n* Hiring process and team – who should be involved/who should not be\n* Recruiting is a 2-way street (must be a buyer and seller)\n* Today’s candidate trends and compensation metrics \nWe look forward to helping you hire with confidence this year!
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-building-your-team-as-you-scale/
CATEGORIES:Industry Insights
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220209
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20211110T181821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T155751Z
UID:10435-1644105600-1644364799@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Specialty Food Association: Winter Fancy Food Show 2022
DESCRIPTION:More details here. 
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/specialty-food-association-winter-fancy-food-show-2022/
CATEGORIES:Industry Event,Tradeshow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20211221T193511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T011844Z
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SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter: Foodservice & Away From Home Channel
DESCRIPTION:Gain a clearer understanding of the overall foodservice channel landscape\, as well as each of the specific segments within foodservice and away from home channel. Learn which foodservice/away from home segments could be a good fit for your brand. \nWe’ll cover C&U\, B&I\, GPO’s\, QSR’s\, and the many more TLA’s (three letter acronyms) in foodservice. \nAttend this webinar to learn: \n\nFoodservice/Away from Home Channel 101 & 6 fun foodservice facts\nWhere the foodservice industry has been\, where it’s going and who and and what’s changing\nWhat segments make up foodservice: role or operators\, distributors (broadliners and specialty)\, chain accounts and much more\nHow to focus on key anchor accounts and opportunities in foodservice to help initiate and drive distribution\nOff-shoots of the foodservice channel such as meal kit deliveries\, Good Eggs\, Third Party e-comm Imperfect Foods\, goPuff\, DoorDash/DashMart etc.\n\nThere will be ample time for questions and conversation about this fun\, fascinating\, and profitable foodservice channel. \nWe look forward to you joining us for this fun and useful conversation!
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-evaluating-alternate-food-service-channels/
CATEGORIES:Channel Strategy,Food Service Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T133000
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20211221T193228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220109T210851Z
UID:10751-1641902400-1641907800@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter: Demystifying & Democratizing Data Analytics (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Host: Robert Berg\, Iridescent Data \nRobert has 30+ years of experience in small business startups\, Big 4/IBM consulting\, IRI\, and launching new data analytics solutions for CPG & retailers of all sizes. \nWhether your CPG brand is focused on driving velocity\, launching in a new market\, or developing a new product\, you should know the lay of the data analytics landscape. \n\nIn Webinar Part 1 we discussed having awareness of various data sources\, understanding the qualities of your customer relationships\, and how they affect your brand building.\nIn Webinar Part 2\, we’ll discuss the buyer journey and where key data analytics can affect sales. All are key inputs in using data & analytics to support your goals.\n\nIf you could only do one special data analytics study this year\, what would it be? \nHow do look at your business to make a choice that provides the biggest bang for your buck? \nAttend this webinar to learn: \n\nBrief Summary of Webinar Part 1 (Emerge members can listen to recording in private online portal)\nHow important primary data can be to drive growth and help balance investments in syndicated data\nAn example of data analytics to understand what brand attributes to amplify and attribute price perceptions – from which one can take action\n\nWe look forward to you joining us for an engaging and informative session!
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-using-insights-to-understand-the-buyers-journey/
CATEGORIES:Data and Insights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20210922T165106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T140737Z
UID:10092-1639483200-1639486800@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter: State Of The Snack Industry
DESCRIPTION:Tune in to learn how snack makers are capturing opportunity for one of the fastest growing categories in CPG!  \nDavid Walsh of SNAC International will host this webinar. David is an Emerge mentor and has 10+ years of experience working for SNAC International\, where he leads membership and communications \nWhether your company is established in the snack market or looking to enter the category\, it’s important to have a firm grasp on consumer behaviors and industry trends driving growth. \nAs consumers turned to snacking as a source of fun and comfort during the pandemic\, they also became increasingly focused on holistic health and wellness goals. With the return to more active lifestyles\, shoppers continue to value added benefits beyond nutrition in the snacks they choose. \nOver the next year\, innovation is set to explode in a snack category that continues to grow by providing new\, healthful and tasty options\, as well as reaching consumers faster than ever before through e-commerce. \nDuring this webinar\, you’ll learn: \n\nHow consumers are using snacking as a complement to their holistic health goals\nWhich snack sub-categories are seeing huge growth\, and why\nHow flavor innovation continues to be a growth driver\nWhich trends that emerged during the pandemic will fundamentally change the snacking landscape in the future
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/snack-industry-insights-with-snac-international/
CATEGORIES:Industry Event,Industry Insights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T133000
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20211102T181152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211129T165621Z
UID:10382-1638878400-1638883800@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter with Byzzer
DESCRIPTION:Learn about NielsenIQ’s Byzzer retail analytics platform that provides brands with data to increase distribution and grow market share. \nEmerge’s data partnership with NielsenIQ includes complimentary access to Byzzer\, a user-friendly retail analytics platform designed specifically for small CPG brands. \nKelsey Michel\, VP of Product from Byzzer\, and Sherry Frey\, Health & Wellness Industry Leader will host an interactive demo of the Byzzer platform\, review the essential Byzzer reports to help you understand your business KPIs and explore Health & Wellness trends and opportunities. We’ll have Q&A throughout\, as we do during each Emerge Smarter webinar. \nMembers of Emerge receive free access to 3 reports including the Business Drivers Waterfall report and an exclusive discount on your first-time data purchase (ad hoc or subscription). \nJoin us and learn how to put NielsenIQ’s Byzzer retail analytics to work for you!
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-with-byzzer/
CATEGORIES:Data and Insights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T131500
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20211102T181026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T182108Z
UID:10380-1637236800-1637241300@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter with Iridescent Data
DESCRIPTION:Whether your CPG brand is focused on driving velocity\, launching in a new market\, or developing a new product\, you should know the lay of the data analytics landscape. \nHaving awareness of various sales data and where it comes from\, of your customer journeys\, their shopping behaviors and why they’re buying (or not buying) your products\, understanding the qualities of your customer relationships and how they affect your brand building – are all key inputs in using data & analytics to support your goals. \nIt seems that everywhere you look a new data analytics offering is available from brokers/distributors\, retailers\, digital platforms\, data aggregators\, market research firms\, media agencies\, online analytical providers\, etc.  How do you know which one(s) is/are right for your business? \nDuring this webinar\, you’ll learn: \n\nWho Iridescent Data is and how it works with emerging brands in a customized and affordable way\nHow we can work together to better understand\, benefit from\, and manage the evolving world of data analytics\nHow important primary data can be to drive growth and help balance investments in syndicated data\nHow to manage your data analytic needs through quick planning and clearly outlining your requirements\n\nRobt Berg of Iridsecent Data will host this webinar. Robt is an Emerge mentor and has 30+ years of experience in small business startups\, Big 4/IBM consulting\, IRI\, and launching new data analytics solutions for CPG & retailers of all sizes.
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-with-iridescent-data/
CATEGORIES:Buyer Insights,Data and Insights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20210927T222042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211024T014959Z
UID:10108-1635346800-1635350400@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter: Is Your Brand Profitable?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this live\, interactive webinar hosted by Emerge mentor and profit advisor to consumer product startups\, Jennifer McKinley. \n83% of small businesses are never profitable. \nAnd 88% of small business owners could actually make more money doing the same work for someone else. \nAfter implementing Profit First in her own global skincare company\, Jennifer McKinley found it to be such a game-changer she became certified in the methodology and now teaches other small business owners how to set up the simple – yet genius – Profit First cash flow management system so that they can get out of the cash-flow survival trap and start growing their business profitably\, while eradicating debt and paying themselves what they are worth. \nLearn how to implement this intuitive cash management system so that you can thrive without stressing over your company’s finances…even if looking at your books is the last thing you want to do. This system works for brands of all stages. \nBring your questions for real-time Q&A during the webinar. \nRegister for free below with code profitfirst29
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-with-profitfirst/
CATEGORIES:Finance Management
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210930
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20210625T145838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T145838Z
UID:9655-1632700800-1632959999@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Fancy Food Show 2021: Sept 27-29 NY
DESCRIPTION:To learn more\, click here.  \nTo meet with the Emerge Network team at the show\, contact Julie Pryor.
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/fancy-food-show-2021-sept-27-29-ny/
CATEGORIES:Industry Event,Tradeshow
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210926
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20210625T150101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T150101Z
UID:9657-1632268800-1632614399@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Natural Products Expo East: Sept 22-25\, Philadelphia PA
DESCRIPTION:To learn more\, click here.  \nTo meet the Emerge Network team and community at the show\, contact Julie Pryor. 
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/natural-products-expo-east-sept-22-25-philadelphia-pa/
CATEGORIES:Industry Event,Tradeshow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210913T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210913T133000
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20210825T175024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T200451Z
UID:9967-1631534400-1631539800@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter: Creating Impactful Sampling & Demos During the Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next live Emerge Smarter education webinar! \nEmerge mentor Andrew Therrien of Samplers\, Inc.\, will share insights and best practices for approaching demos and sampling during Covid\, to help stand out and support your retail and distribution partners. \nHe will highlight the key trends he and his team are seeing in the market from major retailers nationwide\, the different kinds of events taking place\, and how expectations are changing due to the pandemic. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn: \n\nHow retailers are approaching sampling (prepared foods\, pre-packaged foods\, beverages\, indoor vs outdoor locations)\nHow retailers are expecting brands to create experience-based sampling in-store.\nAppropriate regional approaches that address shopper food-safety and social distancing concerns. Know your audience!\nAlternatives to face-to-face marketing to help gain exposure to consumers and drive retail partner affinity.\nHow supply chain disruptions are impacting everyone and how you may be able to use that to your advantage.\n\nWe look forward to you joining us – bring your questions for our live Q&A. \nNot yet part of the Emerge Network and curious about how the community can support your growth with expertise\, personalized consulting\, business solutions and resources? Schedule an intro call with the Emerge team.
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-in-store-sampling-demos-during-covid-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Demo & Sampling,Retailer Insights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T133000
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20210527T175214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T174434Z
UID:9443-1631102400-1631107800@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Quarterly Emerge Brands Forum // Topic: Building An Export Business
DESCRIPTION:Join two founders of brands in the Emerge Network\, Pretzel Pete and World of Chia\, as they share their respective approaches\, timing and journeys to building an export business. Learn from both founders\, and bring your questions during this live\, interactive forum. \nSession open to current Emerge brands. \nNot yet part of the Emerge Network and curious about how the Emerge community can support your early-stage brand with expertise\, personalized consulting\, business solutions and resources? Schedule a brief intro call with the Emerge team.
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/quarterly-member-forum-topic-growing-your-export-business/
CATEGORIES:Distribution,Emerging Brand Community,Regulations & Compliance,Sales Planning,Sales Strategy,Scaling Sustainably,Supply Chain
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210825
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20210507T152457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T171905Z
UID:9286-1629590400-1629849599@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:SNAXPO 2021 - The Annual SNAXPO Exhibition & Conference
DESCRIPTION:At SNAXPO21\, you and your team can build the kind of knowledge that matters: firsthand knowledge. \nJoin a global network of suppliers\, producers and emerging tastemakers from the entire supply chain at the most comprehensive expo dedicated to the snack industry\, where you’ll savor a full range of hot new flavors\, see groundbreaking packaging options\, watch state-of-the-art machinery in action and hear from people who can help move the needle for your company. \nExclusive opportunities for Emerge Members to exhibit and participate in SNAXPO21 – more details on the private portal. \nLearn More
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/snaxpo-2021-the-annual-snaxpo-exhibition-conference/
LOCATION:Charlotte\, NC
CATEGORIES:Tradeshow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210805T133000
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20210721T154523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210802T135616Z
UID:9789-1628164800-1628170200@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter: Using Claims + Cues to Build Your Brand
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this conversation about how nutrition claims can not only strengthen your brand story\, differentiate your product from the competition and connect with your customers\, but also be confusing\, overwhelming and misused! \nWe’ll review the following during this education session: \n\nJust because you can use a particular claim\, should you?\nHow to determine which claims your customers want or expect.\nHow to use health cues and additional signals to convey that your product is part of a healthy lifestyle.\n\nLearn along side other emerging brands during this live\, interactive session. Get answers to the questions above\, and actionable guidance to strategically leverage claims and cues for your brand. Food and nutrition communications experts\, Ilene Smith and Edward Hoffman\, have worked with countless CPG and B2B brands\, wellness companies and agricultural commodity boards to successfully leverage science-based claims and cues to drive business for their clients.
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-effectively-using-claims-to-build-your-brand/
CATEGORIES:Brand Positioning,Content Strategy,Ingredient Claims & Insights,Packaging and Design
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210727T133000
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20210418T163418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T145257Z
UID:9145-1627387200-1627392600@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter with RangeMe
DESCRIPTION:The RangeMe team will share how buyers use RangeMe to discover new and innovative brands and products\, and how best to set up your profile as a manufacturer. Hear about key trends on RangeMe\, the different kinds of buyers actively using the platform\, and various sourcing campaigns that retailers are hosting and how to apply for them. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn: \n\nHow buyers use RangeMe and the various filters they focus on\nBest practices for having the most effective RangeMe profile\nNew features on the platform\, including Global retail exposure\nCurrent limited-time sourcing campaigns\nHow to effectively use RangeMe as one part of your overall retail brand marketing\n\nThe Emerge network helps early-stage and growing CPG teams confidently navigate the industry\, achieve their growth goals and scale sustainably. Schedule an intro call to discuss your business needs and learn more.
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-with-rangeme/
CATEGORIES:Buyer Insights,e-Commerce,Retailer Insights,Sales Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T133000
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20210311T005312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210721T154610Z
UID:8780-1626264000-1626269400@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter: Strengthen Your Brand Experience Through Messaging
DESCRIPTION:Create a more meaningful\, engaging and powerful Brand Experience through messaging! \nDianna Rogers from BrandFirst will share how various types of marketing messages and channels combine to create and deliver a holistic brand experience for your consumers. She will highlight the role & benefits of each type\, and feature best practices & appropriate usage occasions. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn: \n\nUsage occasions for sharing functional vs emotional benefits\nWhen to use emotional benefits to enrich how consumers experience your brand\nEducational/informative vs cause-based messaging\nBest platforms for quick & concise messaging\nBest platforms for product-based messaging\nBest practices & examples of brand storytelling\n\nBrandFirst is a small creative agency that works with companies of all sizes\, from emerging brands to Fortune 500. They help teams with brand strategy & positioning\, messaging\, package design\, marketing communications\, website development\, and social media.
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-with-brandfirst/
CATEGORIES:Brand Positioning,Brand Strategy,Branding,Content Strategy,Marketing Planning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T180000
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20210625T144922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210625T144922Z
UID:9651-1624888800-1625076000@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope Leadership Konference
DESCRIPTION:Emerge Network CEO\, Julie Pryor\, will be speaking on the topic of leadership at the upcoming Kaleidoscope Konference. \nTo learn more\, or for an invitation\, contact Julie directly. \nTo learn more about Kaleidoscope\, click here. 
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/kaleidoscope-leadership-konference/
CATEGORIES:Industry Event,Leadership
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210703
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20210429T182834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T182834Z
UID:9235-1624838400-1625270399@emergecpg.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20210607T164748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T164214Z
UID:9493-1624449600-1624453200@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter: Raising Capital To Support a Profitable Business Model
DESCRIPTION:Join Emerge mentor David Swintosky\, Managing Director at Dunning Capital\, LLC\, as he hosts Michael Naimy during this education session on raising capital to support your company’s profitable business model. \nMichael is the former CEO of Tate’s Bake Shop\, a gourmet baking company with an all-natural cookie line positioned in high-end\, independent food stores and supermarkets throughout the U.S.\, Canada\, and the Caribbean. He’ll share the story of Tate’s growth process\, and the critical financial strategy decisions growing companies need to make during their lifecycle. Learn from Tate’s successful journey from startup to category leader\, how they navigated the industry\, kept it simple\, took a step-by-step approach\, took advantage of opportunities when they presented themselves\, and ultimately built a profitable brand that sold to Mondelez. \nDavid will share the importance of balancing business strategy with financial strategy\, and how to do so. He will review the different approaches and options for raising capital\, and the role and timing for each. He’ll detail how brands can align raising capital with their growth goals and business needs. \nFrom start-up to publicly traded companies\, David has supported a wide variety of businesses over his 28 year career at PwC\, EY\, EY Corporate Finance and Dunning Capital\, LLC. David formed Dunning in 2000 out of his love for working with entrepreneurs. His dynamic practice is uniquely designed to align interests with entrepreneurs and engage with them as strategic advisor\, board member and/or investment banker from start up to exit. \nMichael Naimy\, Management Consultant\, specializes in business development for creative entrepreneurs. Areas of expertise include sales\, brand marketing\, strategic planning\, product development\, finance and operations. \nIn this session\, you will learn about: \n\nTate’s successful journey from start-up to category leader that every early-stage CPG team can aspire to replicate!\nBalancing business strategy and financial strategy\nWhat to expect post funding and how to effectively communicate and report to investors\n\nIf you’re an emerging CPG company with $500\,000 to $10 million in revenue\, attend this seminar to learn about time-tested strategies for financing your business at various stages of growth through exit. Register below and join us!
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-raising-capital/
CATEGORIES:Emerge Smarter,Finance Management,Raising Capital
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T133000
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20210418T163230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T171446Z
UID:9143-1623240000-1623245400@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter: Increase Distribution with Mable
DESCRIPTION:Learn how Mable’s online wholesale ordering platform and app help growing consumer packaged goods companies increase their distribution across their network of thousands of independently owned retailers! \nMable supports both emerging brands in ‘building their resume’ and established brands who are seeking a more direct channel to independent grocery stores not otherwise served by big distributor networks. A few of the many brands Mable has helped include Bohana\, Fat Toad Farm & LOCO Coffee. Retailers and distributors in the Mable network include Paradise Provisions\, Woodstock Farmers’ Market\, Cambridge Naturals\, Associated Buyers and Shirazi Distributing. \nThe Mable team will share details of how their marketing\, promotional and sampling programs help brands gain distribution and grow their sales with specialty and natural buyers at independent retailers. \n\n\nIn this session\, you will learn: \n\nHow Mable can be a successful part of your wholesale e-commerce strategy\nThe characteristics of CPG teams who succeed on Mable and other digital wholesale platforms\nHow to optimize your brand’s presence and sales on Mable\n\n\nSign-up and get-smart-quick via the link below.
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-with-mable/
CATEGORIES:Channel Strategy,Distribution,e-Commerce,Sales Strategy,Scaling Sustainably,Wholesale e-Commerce Marketplace
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T133000
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20210418T162617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T154112Z
UID:9132-1622635200-1622640600@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter: Building Your Internal & External Sales Team
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this upcoming live\, interactive education session with mentor and business growth strategy expert\, Art Papazian\, owner of ACP Specialty & Natural Consulting and Management. Art specializes in Specialty-Natural-Ethnic Manufacturers\, Brokers\, Distributor and Retailers. \nDuring this session\, he will share a wholistic and strategic approach for building out your internal and external sales team. You will learn: \n\nWhat to consider when building a sales organization\nHow to align your culture\, goals & objectives with the right sales team\nThe importance of understanding the dynamics & profiles of your Territory & Customers when building your sales team\nHow to align your budgets & resources with your sales needs\nSome of the best places to find the right sales organization or person\nWhat the right size sales organization is for your company of today and tomorrow\nHow to develop job descriptions that align to the qualities & responsibilities needed\n\nCurious about how the Emerge Network can help your team navigate the CPG\, food and grocery retail space and scale sustainably? Let’s chat! Book a 30-min call here.
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-with-art-papazian/
CATEGORIES:Channel Strategy,Distribution,Retailer Insights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T133000
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20210324T151317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T164903Z
UID:8962-1621944000-1621949400@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter: Strategic Co-Packer Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Join Emerge mentor and CEO of Metzer & Roth\, Ashley Sutterfield\, as she unveils the world of co-packing in this upcoming education seminar! \nWe look forward to taking a deep dive into the world of co-packing\, and getting you excited about a proven approach to partnering with a co-packer\, your options for producing your own product long-term\, and how to continue scaling if you’re already partnered with a co-packer! \nIn this session\, you will learn: \n\nThe role of a co-packer and the right time to hire a co-packer\nIf you should hire someone to formulate your product\nThe step-by-step path to partnering with a co-packer\nYour options if you want to produce your own product long-term\nHow to continue scaling if you are already partnered with a co-packer\n\nCurious about how the Emerge Network helps growing consumer packaged goods teams navigate the CPG\, food and grocery retail space and scale sustainably? Let’s chat! Schedule a 30-min call here.
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/8962/
CATEGORIES:Co-Packer Partnerships,Co-Packer Selection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T130000
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20210418T162344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210507T184856Z
UID:9129-1620820800-1620824400@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter: Using SPINS To Reach Your Growth Goals
DESCRIPTION:Join us and the SPINS team to learn how they align growing CPG teams with data solutions to maximize their impact in the evolving retail market. \nUnderstanding your consumers and your competition is fundamental to successfully growing at retail. Your consumers inform every aspect of your business\, from what products you offer and the retail stores you partner with\, to the way you market. Your competition is trying to earn your shopper’s dollars and retailers’ attention. \nKnowing what information to gather—and then actually doing it—is one of the biggest challenges CPG brands face. The teams that prioritize gathering this data\, learning from it\, and putting it into action are the businesses that have longevity and loyal consumers. To help you build a foundation to support your retail growth strategy\, let’s outline a process that gets results. \nHere’s what we’ll cover: \n\nIdentify your customers and their motivations: understand how shoppers spend time and money at the store.\nUnderstand your competitive landscape: knowing your competition means knowing yourself. Take a hard look at your category before your next retail pitch.\nExplore emerging trends and opportunities for innovation: look at trends on the horizon and identify opportunities to claim whitespace with new products.\n\nCurious about how an annual membership to Emerge can support your company growth goals? Schedule a 30-min intro call here.
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-with-spins/
CATEGORIES:Channel Strategy,Data and Insights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210504T133000
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20210324T204803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210503T193146Z
UID:8966-1620129600-1620135000@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter: Growing Your Brand Through Food Service
DESCRIPTION:Join this education seminar hosted by Emerge mentor Matt Cotton\, Founder of Rooted Food Sales\, a new kind of Foodservice broker who specializes in growing “better for you” brands in the channel! \nMatt will help us understand how the Foodservice channel is evolving and where opportunities lie as things begin to open up during Covid and beyond. He’ll share an overview of the Foodservice space\, and areas that CPG brands can consider as they evaluate whether the Foodservice channel is right for them\, and how it could be part of their overall channel strategy. \nIn this session\, you’ll learn: \n\nWhat Foodservice is\, and what categories it consists of\nWhat brand/product attributes are important in Foodservice\, and how the sales process works\nHow to support and grow distribution once you’re stocked\nWhat the “cost of doing business” is in Foodservice vs. retail\nHow to grow your brand through Foodservice\n\nWe look forward to a de-mystifying Foodservice for you and getting you excited about this powerful channel! \nCurious about how your team can reach your growth goals and scale sustainably with Emerge? Schedule an intro call
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-growing-your-food-service-channel-in-2021-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Channel Strategy,Food Service Sales
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T133000
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20210311T004933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210607T164945Z
UID:8778-1619524800-1619530200@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter: Understanding & Developing a P&L
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an interactive workshop with Emerge mentor Andrew Kramer\, from Kramer Food Marketing Consulting. \nOne of the most challenging aspects of developing a brand is to make sure you are profitable. In doing so you must have a good understanding of your P&L and understand the costs you have in your business and apply them to your product line pricing models. \nAndrew will help you to create a pricing model (or review an existing one) and better understand how to price your items to not only sell your products but also be profitable! In this session\, you will learn: \n\nHow to develop a standard P&L for your business\nHow to develop a P&L for each product line you have\nHow to understand how to adjust pricing\, packaging costs\, promotional spending and other inputs to achieve your pricing and profitability goals.\n\nNot an Emerge member\, and curious about how your team can achieve your growth goals and scale sustainably with Emerge? Schedule an intro call
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-with-andrew-kramer/
CATEGORIES:Channel Strategy,Sales Planning,Sales Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T133000
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20210326T151739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210418T162933Z
UID:8989-1618920000-1618925400@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter with Zipline Logistics
DESCRIPTION:Wondering how to keep that newly secured shelf space at your important retail customers? What part does control over your supply chain play in maintaining retail relationships? What are the best practices for delivering to retailers across the country? \nJoin us for this education session hosted by Emerge mentor Craig Laughlin of Zipline Logistics. He’ll share and review best logistics practices for brands working with retailers\, and will detail how brands can win with their retail customers to garner additional business and stand out from the competition. \nIn this session\, you will learn: \n\n\nHow logistics can help your brand grow at scale\nWhat a 3PL is and how they can support that growth\nWays to control delivery performance across transportation modes\nHow to align disparate pieces of your operation to meet on-time delivery expectations\nPragmatic retail-focused logistics solutions for brands of all sizes\n\nCurious about how your team can achieve your growth goals and scale sustainably with Emerge? Schedule an intro call
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-with-zipline-logistics/
CATEGORIES:3PL,Logistics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T163000
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20210210T175925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T142420Z
UID:8481-1617894000-1617899400@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Founders Forum 
DESCRIPTION:A quarterly peer forum for Emerge member teams to discuss business challenges\, share best practices and guidance with one another\, network and receive support and encouragement.
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/quarterly-founders-forum/
CATEGORIES:Leadership,Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210323T133000
DTSTAMP:20260630T115140
CREATED:20210210T180505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T172135Z
UID:8491-1616500800-1616506200@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Emerge Smarter: Succeeding at Costco
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this live\, interactive education session with Emerge mentor\, Jeremy Smith. \nDo you have a Costco sales strategy? What are the Do’s and Don’ts for selling to Costco? How has the pandemic impacted selling to Costco? \nHave you wondered whether you need a broker to sell to Costco? Or\, how you might sell to Costco without negatively impacting your retail grocers? What value at Costco is\, versus value at Retail? \nDuring this session\, Jeremy will cover all of these areas and answer all of your questions related to selling and succeeding at Costco! \nCurious about how the Emerge CPG learning and networking community can support your business goals? Read details here and schedule an intro call. \nAll calls are Eastern Standard Time (EST).
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-on-selling-at-costco/
CATEGORIES:Channel Strategy,Sales Strategy,Scaling Sustainably
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