Closing Remarks Lou Cooperhouse

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1 Closing Remarks Lou Cooperhouse Executive Director Rutgers Food Innovation Center

2 Be a Part of FoodBIN» Food Incubators, Accelerators, and Shared-Use Kitchens» Food industry corporations searching for new models for innovation, and partners in their Open Innovation process» Food industry investors seeking access to high-growth companies, that are member companies of our world s leading incubation programs» Food Industry suppliers and service providers looking to access global innovation programs and their respective clients» Economic Development Organizations and Government Agencies looking to develop and enhance food entrepreneurship in their communities

3 Member Benefits 1. Global Collaboration 2. Food Resources and Education 3. Discounts and Recognition

4 1. Global collaboration FoodBIN members have exclusive access to their very own private community inside of the InBIA Exchange online community platform where individuals from around the world can connect and collaborate. a) A virtual network of food industry thought leaders sharing their ideas, strategies, successes and resources b) Direct connections and access to other FoodBIN members from around the world c) The latest announcements on available grants and other funding opportunities d) Webinars on a variety of food business incubation topics inside of the FoodBIN community library

5 2. Food Resources and Education InBIA and the Rutgers Food Innovation Center have partnered with The Specialty Food Association in order to build a robust catalogue of food related resources and educational materials. a) The latest in food trends and a glossary of terminology b) Reports on food safety and best practices in manufacturing c) Downloadable white papers d) Information on FSMA and other food safety classes required for food processors, importers, and others e) Pertinent industry news regarding food trends and technologies, and investor activity in the marketplace

6 3. Discounts & Recognition FoodBIN members automatically receive special discounts on:» InBIA s online training course, Building Sustainable Food Incubators and Accelerators» All of InBIA s publications» A special member-discount to InBIA s International Conference on Business Incubation Recognition Opportunities Exist:» Eligibility for public relations spotlight in InBIA s monthly newsletter» Opportunity to contribute as a guest author on InBIA s blog» Opportunity to co-host a webinar presentation» The possibility of being highlighted on InBIA s social media platforms (which has over 8K+ followers across all digital channels!)

7 FoodBIN s 25 Founding Members Campbell Soup Company Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (ACEnet) Artisan s Exchange Brooklyn FoodWorks CAFRE Food Business Incubation Center Canada s Smartest Kitchen Cornell Food Venture Center Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ministry of Agriculture Food Starter FoodFutureCo The Hatchery Chicago La Cocina Community Kitchen LSU AgCenter Food Incubator

8 FoodBIN s 25 Founding Members Makerere University Food Business Incubator Maui Food Innovation Center Oregon State University Food Innovation Center Rutgers Food Innovation Center SBDC EATS Specialty Food Association Square Roots Union Kitchen University of Minnesota Food & Nutrition Innovation Institute University of Nebraska Lincoln - Food Processing Center Wandering Cooks World Bank Group

9 Final Housekeeping Notes To learn more about FoodBIN, visit inbia.org/foodbinmembership Join FoodBIN for only $149/year! Use coupon code foodbinconf for 10% off your FoodBIN membership! (Expires10/13/17) All presentations will be posted on the InBIA FoodBIN Conference Exchange.

10 Rutgers FIC and EcoComplex Tour Must wear your badge Admission onto the bus will be your ticket Breakfast will be served at departure Buses will board at 8:15, and depart promptly at 8:30 am

11 Thank You Sponsors Attendees Please Network! Speakers Are here to share their story and journey and most have traveled very long distances!