Your ambition, creativity and drive have brought you this far, now explore the funding options that will bring your hard work to life. Our panelists take you through the individual merits of traditional financing and alternative funding options, including crowdfunding and bootstrapping. Get an in important overview of the most up-to-date financial tools and software.…

Presented by Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS). Building a business can be tough, sustaining it through constant challenges can feel like an endless grind. Our experts/panelists understand the pressure, uncertainty, and emotional toll that comes with being an entrepreneur. Discover the tips and tricks to help you keep you going as you work hard…

Presented by The Fifteen Group. Your business plan is the most critical first step in opening a new restaurant and setting yourself up for success. David Hopkins, President of The Fifteen Group, has helped more than 100 restaurants open successfully. He will explore why a well-developed and thorough business plan is essential to launching a…

Presented by Circana. The food industry has been in a constant state of evolution and change ever since it began. Shifting tastes, technology, access to global supply chains, and the economic conditions of the day, each have an influence. Underlying all these changes, plus those brought on by the pandemic, are shifts in the demographic…