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Natural Products Business School 2015 [LIVE]Natural Products Business School 2015 [LIVE]

September 16, 2015

Thanks for watching the livestream of Natural Products Business School at Expo East.

Natural Products Business School is a full day of learning and networking designed to provide entrepreneurs with targeted, in-depth solutions to common business challenges. An inspiring Keynote Kickoff from Josh Tetrick of Hampton Creek starts the day, followed by deep-dive learning blocks on the topics of product development, sales, distribution, operations and manufacturing issues. We’ll also feature several entrepreneur success story snapshots of hot young brands getting it right.

Agenda
9:05-9:45 Keynote Kickoff - Josh Tetrick, Hampton Creek

9:45-11:15 Branding and Marketing Block

9:45-10:15 Building Premium Value for Your Brand - Bill Capsalis and Kay Allison, Boulder Farm Team
10:15-10:45 Trying to Change the World? How to Grow an Authentic, Ethical Brand - Gillian Christie, Christie Communications
10:45-11:15 Labeling Insights: How to Avoid Landing in Legal Hot Water, Dan Williams, Faegre Baker Daniels

11:15-11:30 Networking Break

11:30 -12:30 Manufacturing, Operations and Supply Chain Block

11:30-12:00 How to Work with your Co-Packer - Jeff Grogg, JPG Resources

12:00-12:30 Operations Financials; Margins, Projections and Promotions - Stew Bishop, Consumer Consulting Group

12:30-1:30 Networking Lunch

1:30-3:00 Sales and Distribution Block

1:30-2:00 Create a Winning Distribution Strategy - Bob Burke, Natural Products Consulting.
2:00-2:30 A Brand's Guide to Amazon, eCommerce and the Future of Retail - Dan Harari, BrandFWD
2:30-3:15 Retail Relationships: How to Get Your Buyers to Love You - Mathis Martines, Kroger, Bill Crawford, New Hope Natural Media, Jeremiah McElwee, Thrive Market (formerly with Whole Foods Market)

3:15 -3:45 Fundraising Basics: When Your Business Needs Capital - Matt Stamski, Faegre Baker Daniels.

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