Join the GFA for engaging panel discussions with GFA mentors, advisors, and alumni. Hear first hand how the Good Food Accelerator positively impacts Good Food entrepreneurs, and can increase the supply of local, sustainable food in Chicago's communities, and beyond.
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Save the date! The annual Good Food Accelerator Application Celebration will be held Thursday evening, Sept 6 from 5:30-7:30 in the 1871 auditorium.
Join the GFA for engaging panel discussions with GFA mentors, advisors, and alumni. Hear first hand how the Good Food Accelerator positively impacts Good Food entrepreneurs, and can increase the supply of local, sustainable food in Chicago's communities, and beyond. And, of course, network while enjoying Good Food, beer and cocktails provided by local artisans, producers and GFA Alumni! Grab your tickets today!
Alumni Panel
Shibani Baluja, Lil' Gourmets
Mark Muller, Ready to BRANDS
Ali Cole, The Farinata Project
Adriana Saldana,Flur
Shelby Parchman (Moderator), Growth & Advancement Strategist, Good Food Accelerator
Mentor Panel
Michael Schopin, Zenfinity Capital
Ryan Pintado-Vertner, Smoketown Consulting
Bob Dekker, Insight Advisory Partners
Bob Gillespie (Moderator), Finance & Innovation Strategist, Good Food Accelerator
Event Schedule:
5:30-5:45: Settle in with Coffee and Local Bites
5:45-6:50: Programming
6:50- 7:30: Network with Good Food from GFA Alumni Companies & Craft Beer and Wine
