Join us on April 9th for the first Akron E4S Network Event of 2008 and discover the opportunities for the local food industry in the Greater Akron. This is the first of six Akron Network Events that E4S is planning for the SECOND WEDNESDAY of each month in 2008 (except July and December). E4S Network Events attract leaders from business, government, academia and other institutions who want to put sustainable business practices to work and realize triple bottom line benefits (economic, environmental and social)for their organizations and the region.

On April 9th E4S is collaborating with the Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy to explore the possibilities for triple bottom line benefits in the local food industry. Farmers, food distributors, groceries, urban gardeners, chefs and companies who are pledging to purchase local food will be in attendance. Attend this meeting to connect with customers and suppliers of the local food supply chain and learn about the exciting local food businesses and projects in the region. Are you interested in starting a new business in the local food industry? Do you want to purchase more local foods?
Discover the possibilities!

Event Details:
- 5:30 - 6:15 Networking
- 6:15 - 7:30 Program
- 7:30 - 8:30 Networking

Program Agenda:

• Welcome – Holly Harlan, E4S // Phil Nabors, Mustard Seed // Darwin Kelsey, CVCC
  
• Power Networking – meet those in the local food industry
• (5-7) 2-minute introductions of local food industry suppliers (email peter@e4s.org if you would like to introduce your local food project. Limited availability.)
• Discover the Possibilities Panel Discussion
• Darwin Kelsey – CVCC
• Phil Nabors – Mustard Seed Market & Cafe
  
• David Uecke - Chef and Owner, Anthe`s Restaurant
• Debbie Fox - Local farmer and CSA operator

Registration is Required:
RSVP for this free event today by filling out our online form (see registration button above) or call 216-451-7755.

Directions:
Mustard Seed Market and Cafe in Montrose // 3885 W. Market St., Akron, Ohio 44333. Click here for directions.

Request a Display Table:
If you have sustainable products or services for business to business, we welcome your display table request. A staff member will get back to you within a few days of your form submission. E4S Members receive $50 off tables. For more information, click the display table link here or call 216-451-7755.

• $150 – Full Table
• $100 – Half Table

E4S Greater-Akron Network Event Sponsor: