Our Community

Food & Beverage Innovation Centers
There is a fast-growing trend in the creation of food innovation centers in different pockets of the USA.  Food Innovation Centers specialize in helping regional brands get created, help with services with the eventual launch into the marketplace.

Colleges & Universities
We are involved with a-number of colleges and universities working with their business incubation centers.  We are also involved with college media and food and beverage programs (through their food service providers).

Entrepreneur Camps
There is a new trend on summer camps creating extensions into start-up themed education. There are even camps dedicated to entrepreneur subjects.   We have already been connecting with both camps and after-school programs to talk about the show and for content.

Small Business Development Centers
We will be working with the nation’s long list of SBDC locations learning about their efforts and their clients. Started by the SBA (Small Business Association), the SBDC’s are a free and vital resource for businesses.
www.americassbdc.org

Start-up Events
We will be involved with a-number of regional and national start-up events including those mentioned or created by members of Meetup.com as well as Start-up Weekend, One Million Cups and many that are related to business incubators and accelerators.

Trade Associations
We will be working the industry’s core trade associations (ex NACS, NATSO, CDA, PMAA, NRA, WPMA) as well as the state associations.

Crowdfunding Groups
We are involved with crowdfunding in general.  There will be a-number of crowdfunding and investment groups we will be working with. These would include Start Engine, CircleUp.com, KickStarter, Indie Gogo and others.