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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:20260629T065909
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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:20260629T065909
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:20260629T065909
CREATED:20220712T012659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T000610Z
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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:20260629T065909
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:20260629T065909
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:20260629T065909
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:20260629T065909
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220617T130000
DTSTAMP:20260629T065909
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220615
DTSTAMP:20260629T065909
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T170000
DTSTAMP:20260629T065909
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T130000
DTSTAMP:20260629T065909
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T130000
DTSTAMP:20260629T065909
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T130000
DTSTAMP:20260629T065909
CREATED:20220407T232210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T015220Z
UID:11766-1653480000-1653483600@emergecpg.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220527
DTSTAMP:20260629T065909
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:20260629T065909
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T130000
DTSTAMP:20260629T065909
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:20260629T065909
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:20260629T065909
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:20260629T065909
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220222T130000
DTSTAMP:20260629T065909
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:20260629T065909
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260629T065909
CREATED:20211228T191616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T175137Z
UID:10813-1644494400-1644498000@emergecpg.com
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:20260629T065909
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:20260629T065909
CREATED:20211221T193511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T011844Z
UID:10755-1643112000-1643115600@emergecpg.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T133000
DTSTAMP:20260629T065909
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:20260629T065909
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T133000
DTSTAMP:20260629T065909
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T131500
DTSTAMP:20260629T065909
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260629T065909
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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