10am Pacific Time/1pm Eastern Time
Inspired by its work building technology infrastructure for local and regional food networks, Local Orbit works with food entrepreneurs of all kinds who are interested in relocalizing the food system. Join us for a discussion about innovative ways to build regionalized distribution systems, particularly in ways that keep capital costs low and increase viability in the long run.
This webinar is geared towards anyone interested in the local food system: food makers, growers, processors, incubators, retail outlets, and specifically those who are focused on aggregation and distribution. AND be the first to gain access to Local Orbit's interactive toolkit filled with resources and information to support those building a healthy, localized food system.
Included in the discussion:
- Innovative examples of local food distribution systems from around the country
- Common bottlenecks to anticipate and some creative solutions to navigate around them
- A process and framework that will help ANY food entrepreneur move forward in their business
- Early access to a free Local Orbit interactive toolkit!
- Q&A
Presenters
Erika Block is the CEO of Local Orbit, which supports diverse local distribution models across the country. Erika brings unique perspective on best practices and challenges within this emerging sector. She’s also built and managed two start-ups. Prior to Local Orbit, Erika founded an entrepreneurial arts organization, producing cross-sector partnerships in the US, Great Britain and South Africa. Throughout her career, Erika has created collaborative environments that facilitate learning and action. She is a PopTech Social Innovation Fellow, and comes from a family of fruit peddlers, meat processors, restaurant owners and wholesalers.
Noah Fulmer was the founder and Executive Director of Farm Fresh Rhode Island before joining Local Orbit as Director of Training & Capacity Building. Farm Fresh Rhode Island runs farmers markets, a processing kitchen and a wholesale food hub connecting 60 local producers to over 100 chefs, grocers, schools and institutions every week.
Local Orbit provides software and training services for the entrepreneurs who are building the New Food Economy. They provide the tools for farmers, producer coops, food hubs, farmers markets and independent distributors to efficiently sell to local restaurants, grocers, and institutions. Online marketplaces powered by Local Orbit are active across nine states and Canada. We help people build profitable businesses and healthier communities.
