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Virtual & In-person at Gary Comer Youth Center
Grow your business. Build capacity. Get wholesale ready.
The Chicago Food Policy Action Council Metro Good Food Purchasing Initiative invites early to small-scale farmers & food business owners (1-10 years) to a FREE Supplier Development Summit. This free event aims to equip small-scale to midsize farmers and food businesses with practical tools and strategies for scaling their businesses and entering wholesale markets.
Date & Time: Nov. 6, 2025 from 10:00-4:30 PM and Nov. 7, 2025 from 1:00-4:00 PM
Location: Day 1 - Virtual, Day 2 - Gary Comer Youth Center
Attend sessions on:
- Business development & market growth
- Operations & supply chain resilience
- Capacity building & collective impact
What to expect:
- Day 1 (Nov. 6): Virtual sessions including panels, workshops, trainings, info sessions, & more!
- Day 2 (Nov. 7): In-person resource fair & networking at the Gary Comer Youth Center in Chicago featuring live consultations, buyer-supplier connections, and resource providers
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact