Contact: Jessica Meyer, Food & Farming Outreach Coordinator
Phone: (360) 647-7093 x111
E-mail: jessicam@sustainableconnections.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Annual Eat Local First Trade Meeting Will Build Connections in the Food System
BELLINGHAM, WA, November 20, 2024– Sustainable Connections invites all food businesses, artisans, seafood producers, and growers to the Eat Local First Trade Meeting (formerly the Farm to Table Trade Meeting) on Tuesday, February 4th, 2025.
The Eat Local First Trade Meeting brings together farmers, fishers, chefs, food artisans, restaurants, grocers, and others interested in sourcing local ingredients or selling local food. It’s one of the leading food and farming business conferences in Northwest Washington, generating approximately $500,000 in new business-to-business sales each year. Past attendees report an average of six new sales connections as a result of the event! This year, the conference will feature an optional after-hours event, where attendees can continue to network and build connections.
“This is a special opportunity to connect with folks in the food industry,” says Jessica Meyer, Sustainable Connections’ Food & Farming Outreach Coordinator. “Whether you’re building business relationships or sharing successes and challenges with fellow farmers or chefs, this is the place to be!”
This conference will be offering facilitated networking, industry roundtables, panel discussions, a trade show, and a delicious, locally-sourced lunch. Spanish interpretation is available upon request.
The Eat Local First Trade Meeting combines the joy of connection and the resources and partnerships to build a more resilient local food system – register now!
What: 2025 NW WA Eat Local First Trade Meeting
When: Tuesday, February 4th, 2025, 9 am – 4 pm (after-hours event 4-6 pm)
Where: Holiday Inn and Suites, 4260 Mitchell Way, Bellingham, WA 98226
Who: Open to all food & farming businesses, organizations, and individuals
Registration and Details: https://sustainableconnections.org/events/eat-local-first-trade–meeting/
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