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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Webinar: State of The Snack Industry
DESCRIPTION:Emerge Industry Partner SNAC International will host this annual live event\, and share how snack makers are capturing opportunity for one of the fastest growing categories in CPG! \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 we move away from the pandemic\, consumers have regained some of their on-the-go habits but also have become 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. Pent up demand for adventure has led to a snack category that has exploded with innovation and is providing new\, healthful and tasty options\, as well as reaching consumers faster than ever before through e-commerce. \nDuring this education session\, 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\n\nREGISTER HERE 
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/webinar-state-of-the-snack-industry-report/
CATEGORIES:Industry Insights,Industry Trends
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221118
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SUMMARY:NCN Fall Investor Event
DESCRIPTION:Applications are open to present at the Nutrition Capital Network (NCN) Fall Investor Meeting\, November 16-17th in San Francisco! \nDuring this event\, 20+ health & wellness companies seeking capital will present their business plans to a group of diverse\, active investors. Presenters represent categories in natural & organic foods\, functional foods\, supplements\, ingredients & technology\, personal care and household goods\, and related technology solutions. \nLearn More & Apply Here
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/ncn-fall-investor-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T153000
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UID:15838-1668522600-1668526200@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:BFCM Planning Success Group (Member-only)
DESCRIPTION:Join this small-group session to review your digital marketing plans and strategies for Black Friday and Cyber Monday! \nThis live\, small-group session is exclusively for Emerge member brands. \nFor more details about how you can benefit from the resources our community provides\, schedule an intro call here. 
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/bfcm-strategy-small-group-member-only/
CATEGORIES:Marketing Strategy,Sales Planning,Sales Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221109T130000
DTSTAMP:20221028T202357Z
CREATED:20221012T215529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T202357Z
UID:15716-1667995200-1667998800@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Webinar Hosted by SPINS
DESCRIPTION:Although all CPG brands want to grow and expand their footprint\, early-stage CPG brands are in a unique position. It can feel daunting determining what data is needed to support your short and long-term growth goals\, and once you receive the data\, understanding what to do with it. \nDuring this webinar\, we’ll be speaking with the SPINS Emerging Brands team\, to better understand what insights and retail measurement data early-stage CPGs need\, and how these can support key action steps needed to achieve important growth goals. \nJoin us to learn how SPINS has helped some of the natural industry’s biggest brands evolve from emerging brands to being today’s trendsetters. \nThey’ll share how: \n\nEmerging brands can use data to successfully pitch to retailers and investors\nVisibility into retail performance can be utilized to increase sales\nCompetitive and category insights will drive more informed product development decisions\n\nIf you’re an early-stage CPG founder wanting to understand how to use data & insights to reach your goals\, this webinar’s for you! \nWe’ll have plenty of time for Q&A and 1:1 guidance. \nLunch & Learns are free for the Emerge Community and $39 for guests. \nJoin us and Register Here! 
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/lunch-learn-webinar-hosted-by-spins/
CATEGORIES:Channel Strategy,Data and Insights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T120000
DTSTAMP:20221026T165429Z
CREATED:20221026T165219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T165429Z
UID:15781-1667473200-1667476800@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Best Practices For Pricing & Packaging Changes
DESCRIPTION:Making the decision to change pricing and/or packaging is tough! \nOnce this decision is made\, ensuring these changes are executed successfully in the marketplace is critical. \nJoin us to learn and discuss best practices for managing pricing and packaging changes\, including: \n\nCommunication\nProcess & Lead Time\nCustomer Considerations and Requirements\nInventory\, Cost and Other Considerations\n\nThis webinar will be hosted by an Emerge Industry Partner. Contact the Emerge team for details and to register.
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/free-webinar-best-practices-for-pricing-packaging-changes/
CATEGORIES:Packaging and Design
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221019T130000
DTSTAMP:20221018T155956Z
CREATED:20220815T192028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T155956Z
UID:15048-1666180800-1666184400@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Webinar: Affiliate Marketing 101
DESCRIPTION:Join us on October 19th & learn from an Emerge mentor who is an expert in Affiliate & Influencer Marketing! \nWe will share how to start and scale a high converting Affiliate program\, and what growing CPG founders should consider when building out a program. Understand how affiliate marketing could be part of a winning growth strategy for your business! \nDuring this session\, you’ll learn: \n\nWhat Affiliate Marketing is and how it works\nHow Affiliate and Influencers are different and why each needs its own strategy\nFAQ’s and Common Mistakes\nTop Tips for success\nHow to know if Affiliate Marketing is right for you!\nHow to get started with an Affiliate program\n\nIf you’re a CPG founder and looking to start or scale an Affiliate or Influencer program\, or you’re just curious about what these are and how they can support your brand and business growth\, join us! \nWe’ll have plenty of time for Q&A and 1:1 guidance during the session. \nEmergeCPG Lunch & Learns are free for the Emerge Community and $39 for guests. \nREGISTER HERE 
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/lunch-learn-affiliate-marketing-101/
CATEGORIES:Marketing Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221005T130000
DTSTAMP:20221003T233306Z
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UID:15046-1664971200-1664974800@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Webinar: Specialty/Natural Food Brokers: How They Fit Into (Or Support) Your Growth Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best sales management experts in the industry!   \nAs your CPG business continues to grow\, your broker and sales management needs will change and will need to continue to align with and support your growth strategy. \nWhether you’re just starting to gain some traction selling at retail and D2C\, or your business is experiencing regional or national growth\, brokers and sales management professionals will be part of your growth process. Join us for this upcoming session\, where we’ll share important considerations and answer questions such as: \n\nWhen & why do you need a Broker\nBroker alignment with your LT and ST objectives\nClarifying types of Brokers and the general types of services they provide in today’s environment\nWhat are they supposed to do for you (your expectations)\nWhat should you be doing for them to help them achieve your company’s objectives (their expectations)\nDifferences between a Broker and a Contract Sales/Management Company\nWhat are the costs of engaging with a Broker\nBroker\, Contract Sales/Management/Internal Sales manager\, what is the right time/scenario to hire any of the 3 sales options or a combination of the three\nBenefits of hiring a broker\nHow to manage an existing broker relationship more effectively\nMass Market vs Natural focused\, National vs Regional\nIf your strategy is nationwide retail distribution – possible approaches\nIf your strategy is regional retail distributions – possible approaches\nContracts: what are fair & mutually agreeable terms & conditions\n\nDuring this lively webinar discussion\, we’ll have plenty of time for Q&A and for you to receive 1:1 guidance. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/lunch-learn-selecting-working-with-brokers/
CATEGORIES:Sales Planning,Sales Strategy,Scaling Sustainably
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221002
DTSTAMP:20220801T235207Z
CREATED:20220801T235155Z
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UID:14606-1664323200-1664668799@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Natural Products Expo East Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:Education & Events\nSept 28 – Oct 1\, 2022 \nTrade Show\nHalls A-E\nSept 29 – Oct 1\, 2022 \nPennsylvania Convention Center\nPhiladelphia\, PA USA
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/natural-products-expo-east-trade-show/
CATEGORIES:Tradeshow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220921T130000
DTSTAMP:20220919T213054Z
CREATED:20220801T235509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T213054Z
UID:14608-1663761600-1663765200@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Hiring & Building Your Team For Growth
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Lunch & Learn with executive search firm & industry leader Brian Curry of Fairfield Partners and special guest Maine Crisp! \nLearn what a successful strategy and process looks like for making leadership and key team hires to support your business growth. \nHear from Emerge Member Maine Crisp who recently hired a Director of Sales to help grow their business\, and did so with the help of Brian and his team. They’ll share first-hand why they chose to work with Fairfield Partners\, how their search unfolded\, and what they learned in the process. \nDuring this session\, you’ll learn about: \n1 – The current hiring environment and what to consider when making key hires\, specifically: \n\nWriting/preparing the spec\nDiscussing compensation\nBudgeting for the position\n\n2 – Best practices for planning to hire and for the interviewing and hiring process: \n\nSearch process\, including who should/should not be on the search team\nSearch internally or use a search firm\nIdeal timeline for candidate start date\nKey factors for making a decision\n\n3 – Maine Crisp’s first-hand experience and learnings in going through their recent Director of Sales hire \nAttend this session to learn about time-tested strategies for successfully finding the right people to join your growing team and business! \nWe’ll have plenty of time for live Q&A during our time together. \nREGISTER HERE 
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/lunch-learn-hosted-by-fairfield-partners/
CATEGORIES:Industry Insights,Sales Strategy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T130000
DTSTAMP:20220824T134453Z
CREATED:20220819T154430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T134453Z
UID:15108-1663329600-1663333200@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Compostable Packaging Trends & Solutions For Growth
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with Emerge mentor\, industry leader and packaging expert and Chief Science & Sustainability Officer at Elevate Packaging\, to learn about important trends in the earth-friendly\, compostable packaging industry. \nHear what early-stage CPG founders should consider when evolving their packaging\, including: \n\nCompostable packaging industry trends and best practices to be aware of when evaluating packaging design and functionality\nLearn about specific categories and packaging formats including frozen\, refrigerated\, center store snacks\, etc\nHow Elevate helps early-stage founders identify the right materials\, solutions and packaging strategy for growth\nSample case study showing how a mission-driven early-stage founder re-aligned their packaging with their bigger mission and sustainability platform\n\nIf you’re a CPG brand at launch stage to $100 million in revenue\, attend this educational webinar to learn about innovative and proven strategies for successfully evolving your packaging to more strongly align with your mission and brand\, and work harder to help you scale your business. \nWe’ll have plenty of time for Q&A and 1:1 support during our time together. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/lunch-learn-understanding-compostable-packaging/
CATEGORIES:Packaging and Design
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T130000
DTSTAMP:20220907T141823Z
CREATED:20220823T185542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T141823Z
UID:15160-1662724800-1662728400@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Brand And Product Architecture
DESCRIPTION:During this substantive learning session\, we’ll share and discuss why having a brand and product architecture is important for your business as you scale. \nJoin us to get-smart-quick and learn: \n* What is Brand Architecture?\n* Why Brand & Product Architectures are critical for your growing CPG business.\n* Step-by-Step Brand Architecture considerations for your brand.\n* Various types of Brand & Product Architectures and pros and cons of each.\n* Best in Class examples of emerging and well-known CPG brands and the architecture approaches they’ve followed\n* Why brand assets matter!\n* How to “Wire Frame” packaging to demonstrate your Brand Architecture to your consumers. \nWe’ll have plenty of time for Q&A\, and will answer your specific questions about brand architecture\, branding\, design\, and more! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-lunch-learn-brand-and-product-architecture/
CATEGORIES:Brand Strategy,Packaging and Design
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220803T130000
DTSTAMP:20220803T000610Z
CREATED:20220712T012659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T000610Z
UID:13899-1659528000-1659531600@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Effective Retail Trade Spend & Promotions for Early-Stage CPGs
DESCRIPTION:You don’t want to miss this session! \nOur host is 15-year CPG veteran\, CEO of Promomash and host of The 7 Hats Podcast\, Yuval Selik. \nThrough Promomash and his podcast\, Yuval helps early-stage CPG brands to better manage the entire go-to-market side of their business in retail – from planning promotions and trade spend\, to managing promotion workflows and personnel\, to accounting and deduction management\, to setting and adjusting strategy. \nDuring this session\, we’ll highlight the critical issues and common pitfalls in trade promotion for early-stage CPG brands\, and review: \n\nThe importance of (and hidden land mines in) planning and managing trade spend\nHow to choose and manage the optimal mix of retail promotional tactics\nUntangling the bird’s nest of deduction management\nManaging sales teams (and customers) for maximum effectiveness toward current objectives\nImplementing go-to-market business processes and closed-loop management\nMost common failure points\nMake or buy\n\nThis session will be conversational and interactive – bring your questions\, share and learn from other founders and their teams! \nGuests are welcome to join! Register for $39 HERE
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/business-success-group-hosted-by-promomash/
CATEGORIES:Sales Planning,Trade Spend
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T130000
DTSTAMP:20220706T145713Z
CREATED:20220624T145111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T145713Z
UID:13459-1659009600-1659013200@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Hosted by Specialty Food Partners
DESCRIPTION:Expand Your Access to Thousands of Retail Store Customers with Specialty Food Partners (SFP)! \nSFP offers private\, online marketplaces for some of the largest distributors in the country to open up thousands of retail buyers to new and unique food brands. Their distributor partners include C&S\, Bozzuto’s\, MDI\, SpartanNash\, DPI\, Sysco\, AWG / VMC\, Associated Grocers\, and more\, and they’re looking for more specialty products to offer to their retail accounts. \nThere are no chargebacks\, slotting fees\, or shipping charges while gaining unprecedented access to retail buyers across the country.  The only requirements are that you are able to ship full cases by UPS (the buyer pays the costs of shipping\, not you)\, or can self-deliver your products. \nJoin us to learn about the SFP marketplaces and how they can support your retail growth goals! \nWe’ll have plenty of time for Q&A. Join us and get answers to your questions about pricing\, order management\, shipping\, and payment. \nThis distribution opportunity is free for EmergeCPG members\, and included with an annual membership. \nWant to join this webinar as a guest and learn more about SFP? Click here.  \nCurious about becoming a member of the EmergeCPG community? Let’s chat and see how we can help you to grow your brand\, business and sales!
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/lunch-learn-hosted-by-specialty-food-partners/
CATEGORIES:Channel Strategy,Distribution
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220708T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220708T130000
DTSTAMP:20220707T185133Z
CREATED:20220506T014459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T185133Z
UID:12252-1657281600-1657285200@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Founder Success Group: Amazon KPIs That Increase Sales
DESCRIPTION:To be successful on Amazon\, business owners don’t need to know every little detail of operating their store. \nSo\, as a founder or business owner….what do you need to know? \nDuring this small-group session led by an Emerge industry expert and partner\, we’ll share which Amazon KPI’s you need to care about as a founder or business owner\, the high-level areas of your Amazon business that are actually important to help you understand what’s going on\, what actions need to be taken and when. \nWe can’t wait to share these KPI’s with you and help you to increase your sales on Amazon!
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/member-share-group-with-amplify-goods/
CATEGORIES:Amazon
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T130000
DTSTAMP:20220624T210627Z
CREATED:20220428T214109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T210627Z
UID:12120-1656504000-1656507600@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Hosted by Faire
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Lunch & Learn\, hosted by Faire! \nFaire is the largest online marketplace for independent wholesale – their mission is to empower entrepreneurs to chase their dreams. They help brands increase profits by generating sales from over 400\,000 independent retailers while managing the overhead costs of a historically fragmented sales channel. \nHear from Faire’s Brand Partnerships and Brand Success teams\, and learn: \n\nWhat is Faire?\nWhat makes it worth it for brands to partner with Faire?\nHow can brands already selling on Faire\, get the most out of Faire?\n\nWe’ll have plenty of time for Q&A! \nGuests welcome to join for $29. \nClick HERE to register
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/lunch-learn-hosted-by-faire/
CATEGORIES:Channel Strategy,e-Commerce
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T130000
DTSTAMP:20220607T020302Z
CREATED:20220422T173338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T020302Z
UID:11989-1655899200-1655902800@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Hosted by Mable
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to our next Lunch & Learn hosted by Mable! \nMable is a grocery-focused online wholesale platform that connect CPG brands with independent and specialty food stores. Mable makes it simple for stores to do more of their ordering in one place and brings mobile ordering technology to brands to make it easier for stores to discover and buy their goods. \nThis session is for brands currently selling on Mable AND those who are curious about how Mable can help you grow your wholesale e-commerce sales! \nDuring this session\, the Mable team will share: \n\nMable’s updated application criteria to ensure greater success for brands joining their platform\nMable’s Shopify Integration\nMable’s partnership with leading full-service 3PL logistics partner Smart Warehousing\nMable Capital program\, offering working capital for scaling brands\n\nWe hope you’ll join us for this substantive and engaging session! \nTo learn more and register\, contact the Emerge team.
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/mable-lunch-learn/
CATEGORIES:Channel Strategy,Distribution,e-Commerce
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T130000
DTSTAMP:20220607T020909Z
CREATED:20220503T201704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T020909Z
UID:12191-1655467200-1655470800@emergecpg.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220615
DTSTAMP:20220131T160141Z
CREATED:20220131T160140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T160141Z
UID:11124-1654992000-1655251199@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Summer Fancy Food Show 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City\, Sunday through Tuesday\, June 12-14\, 2022. Additional details will be posted when they are finalized. \nThe Show is: \n\nTraditionally the largest U.S. event focused exclusively on the specialty food industry\nExhibitors include SFA maker members and international importers\nAttendees must supply current business credentials to register – the show is strictly B2B and not open to the general public\n\nLearn more here 
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/summer-fancy-food-show-2022/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T170000
DTSTAMP:20220607T014953Z
CREATED:20220422T174122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T014953Z
UID:11995-1654783200-1654794000@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Maine Food Producer Showcase & Golden Fork Awards
DESCRIPTION:Taking place on Thursday\, June 9 from 2-5pm at Thompson’s Point\, on the Portland\, ME waterfront! \nLearn more\, register and see which of your favorite products from Maine will be in attendance. \nContact Sue Hanson for details.
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/maine-food-producer-showcase-golden-fork-awards/
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T130000
DTSTAMP:20220601T143957Z
CREATED:20220601T143912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T143957Z
UID:12915-1654257600-1654261200@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Crisp 60-Day Challenge (Emerge Members Only)
DESCRIPTION:Start realizing the benefits of Crisp in as fast as 60 Days! \nJoin the 60-Day Challenge and receive: \n\nA personalized ROI calculation from Crisp\, based on your current business and primary growth goal. You’ll know what to expect from your 60-day challenge and beyond!\nPersonalized and real-time support and accountability via a 60-Day Challenge Slack Group\nA customized activation plan to support you in reaching your primary goal\n\nThink your business is too small for Crisp? Let us show you otherwise! Crisp helps brands anywhere from <$1M to $100M+ \nLet’s make sure you see results in your first 60-days with Crisp! \n 
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/crisp-60-day-challenge-emerge-members-only/
CATEGORIES:Sales Planning,Sales Strategy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T130000
DTSTAMP:20220422T173506Z
CREATED:20220407T232550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T173506Z
UID:11769-1654084800-1654088400@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Hosted by DOT Foods
DESCRIPTION:More details to be shared here soon!
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-lunch-learn-hosted-by-dot-foods/
CATEGORIES:Fulfillment,Supply Chain
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T130000
DTSTAMP:20220506T015220Z
CREATED:20220407T232210Z
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SUMMARY:Crisp 60-Day Challenge Kick-off (Exclusively for Emerge Members)
DESCRIPTION:Emerge Members: Get Ready To Uncover Sales Growth Opportunities With Crisp! \nJoin this exclusive 60-Day Challenge\, specifically created to help you identify where your biggest opportunities for optimizing sales are\, and then helping you to create a plan to execute efficiently\, and start seeing results! \nLearn how to use the Crisp platform to support your growth goals and maximize your ROI\, specifically when managing voids and prepping for upcoming trade shows to impress buyers. \nMore details coming soon!
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/crisp-lunch-learn-part-deux/
CATEGORIES:Buyer Insights,Data and Insights
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220527
DTSTAMP:20220131T155629Z
CREATED:20220131T155629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T155629Z
UID:11122-1653264000-1653609599@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Sweets and Snacks Expo
DESCRIPTION:Sweets: Hundreds of the world’s leading candymakers debut new products at the Sweets & Snacks Expo\, with exhibitors ranging from global players to up-and-coming innovators new to the confectionery industry. Find the specialty\, gourmet\, organic or classic candies your shoppers are searching for in one centralized location and connect directly with the people behind them. \nSnacks: The latest innovation in chips\, nuts\, sweet snacks\, jerky\, pretzels and more can be found in the aisles of the Sweets & Snack Expo\, with new flavors and formats galore. With something for every snack shopper\, the Sweets & Snacks Expo hosts classic snack favorites alongside groundbreaking new snack products. Don’t miss all the snack innovation and real industry connections happening each day on the show floor. \nLearn more here
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/sweets-and-snacks-expo/
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220426T130000
DTSTAMP:20220418T162930Z
CREATED:20220318T170039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220418T162930Z
UID:11543-1650974400-1650978000@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Member Share Group
DESCRIPTION:Our share groups provide Emerge members with 1:1 time with mentors and industry experts\, to receive insights\, best practices and real-time 1:1 support with their business questions and challenges. This forum supports founders in moving towards their goals with clarity and confidence! \nApril’s Topic: Aligning your distribution strategy with your retail strategy. \nNot yet a member of the Emerge community? \nLet’s chat! We’d love to learn about your brand and growth goals and see how we might help!
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/founder-share-group/
CATEGORIES:Distribution
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T130000
DTSTAMP:20220322T151448Z
CREATED:20220317T151325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T151448Z
UID:11522-1649160000-1649163600@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Webinar with CRISP
DESCRIPTION:Learn Why Successful Sales Strategies Are Data-Driven \nDuring this Lunch & Learn Webinar\, we’ll share: \n\nHow Crisp’s cross-functional platform extracts\, transforms and delivers data to all participants in the supply chain to optimize every part of the business\nHow Crisp drives velocity\, sales\, product spoilage and other KPIs for early-stage CPG brands\, whether your goal is to gain distribution\, increase velocity\, launch a new product or raise capital.\nHow Crisp partners with distributors\, retailers\, NielsenIQ\, Farire.com\, and others to bring early-stage brands a comprehensive\, aggregated view of their business\, to make data-driven\, informed decisions to reach their growth goals.\n\nJoin us and learn how data can successfully lead your sales strategy\, \nEmergeCPG & the CRISP team
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/emerge-smarter-webinar-with-crisp/
CATEGORIES:Data and Insights,Demand Forecasting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220330
DTSTAMP:20220131T155237Z
CREATED:20220131T155135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T155237Z
UID:11119-1648339200-1648598399@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:SNX by SNAC International
DESCRIPTION:Emerge industry partner\, SNAC International\, will host SNX March 27-29 in Phoenix\, AZ. \nSNX is an education and collaboration forum featuring enhanced one-on-one business meetings between suppliers and snack producers\, with an increased focus on premiere industry education and creative showcase opportunities for participating suppliers. \nLearn more here!
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/snx-by-snac-international/
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220313
DTSTAMP:20220114T145840Z
CREATED:20220114T145830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T145840Z
UID:10988-1646697600-1647129599@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Natural Products Expo West
DESCRIPTION:Our team plans to attend NPEW in Anaheim\, March 8-12. \nIf you plan to attend\, email our team and let’s set up a time to meet!
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/natural-products-expo-west-2/
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220302
DTSTAMP:20220114T145930Z
CREATED:20211221T193823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T145930Z
UID:10757-1646092800-1646179199@emergecpg.com
SUMMARY:Chexpo 2022
DESCRIPTION:Chex Finer Foods Tradeshow: 30th annual summer selling tradeshow. Meet 200+ leading suppliers and take advantage of Chex’s hottest deals for summer selling! Discover new and first-to-market brands\, as well as exclusive brands to help differentiate your business. \nThe Road Island Convention Center\, Providence\, RI \nOur team will be attend Chexpo 2022. If you also plan to attend\, email our team and let’s set up a time to meet.
URL:https://emergecpg.com/event/chexpo-2022/
CATEGORIES:Tradeshow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T130000
DTSTAMP:20220207T152315Z
CREATED:20220104T155453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T152315Z
UID:10866-1645531200-1645534800@emergecpg.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T130000
DTSTAMP:20220131T154815Z
CREATED:20220104T154817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T154815Z
UID:10864-1645012800-1645016400@emergecpg.com
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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