October 21-24

Foodiepreneur Week conference

Ready to elevate your food or beverage business, or take the leap into your next big idea?

Join us for Foodiepreneur Week Conference, a dynamic blend of in-person and virtual workshops, expert-led sessions, networking opportunities, and more! This one-of-a-kind event is designed to equip current and aspiring food entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills needed to scale, grow, and thrive in the local food industry.

Hosted by the Greater Roanoke & NRV Small Business Development Center, Presented by Layman Distributing, this conference serves foodiepreneurs in the Greater Roanoke area, Alleghany Highlands, New River Valley, and Franklin County.

Whether you’re established or just getting started, this is your chance to gain insights from industry leaders and connect with a community of fellow foodiepreneurs and resources to support you throughout your business ownership journey.

Foodiepreneur Week, is the essential conference for modern food leaders

Your Foodiepreneur Experience Includes:

• Access to all in-person and virtual workshops and panels Tuesday – Thursday
• Post event access to workshop recordings

Learn More about Foodiepreneur Week Conference by visiting our landing page: https://roanokesmallbusiness.org/foodie

Foodiepreneur Week conference is hybrid.

A link to register for individual Virtual Workshops that you’d like to be live for will be provided after registration is complete and payment has been received.

Refunds are not available. The registration fee for the event covers the planning, preparation, and materials that are coordinated in advance.

Fine Print:

Our workshops, events, and programs are designed with a small business owner in mind. Actionable, sharing of ideas, and takeaways to keep things straight.  Pre-registration is required to receive the instructions to attend the workshop.

The SBDC reserves the right to cancel a workshop/event/program for insufficient enrollment, weather emergencies, and other unforeseen circumstances. Should a cancellation occur we will use the email you provided to contact you. Pre-registration is highly recommended. If an event is canceled or postponed and you have not pre-registered we will not be able to contact you.

All programs of the Virginia SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.

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