Event Details

Join us for an immersive full-day forum designed for CPG entrepreneurs who are ready to delve into the nuts and bolts of business success. This event brings together industry experts to guide you through the critical phases of building a CPG brand, with in-depth sessions on everything from legal considerations and financial fundamentals to product commercialization and team building. Whether you're a first-time founder or looking to refine your strategies, this forum offers the essential tools and insights you need to ensure corporate cleanliness and sustainable growth. Network with peers, learn from seasoned professionals, and walk away with a comprehensive understanding of how to build a strong and compliant CPG business.


With only 75 tickets available, pre-registration is required. Early Bird Pricing ends Sept 7th at Noon (eastern).


Date: Sept 17, 2024


Location: Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP, Boston

155 Seaport Blvd. Boston, MA 02210


Event Hours: 8:30-4p


This program is proudly sponsored by: Whipstitch Capital​, Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP​, Wolf & Co​, Kerry,​CPG Financing​, Fairfield Partners​, UNFI​, and NIQ​.

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast
Arrive and fill up your cup!
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Welcome Remarks
Welcome by NNE & Group Introductions
9:10 AM - 9:40 AM
CPG Business Phases & Stages Defined
Nick McCoy
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM
How to Avoid Early Stage Legal Pitfalls
Jeremy Halpern
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Finance and Accounting 101 - Tools for 1st time Founders
Cecilia Frerotte
11:10 AM - 11:40 AM
Bringing Products to Market: Key Aspects of Product Commercialization
Evan Hyman and Courtney Anderson
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Early Stage Options for Debt Financing
Keith Kohler
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Resource Announcement: Community-Based Banking for CPG
Charley Cummings
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
How to Effectively Build Your Team at Various Business Stages & Phases
Brian Curry and Philip Veas
2:40 PM - 3:10 PM
Distribution 101 - What You Need to Know About Distribution
Aaron May
3:20 PM - 3:50 PM
Early Data Points to Monitor
Andrew Criezis
3:50 PM - 4:10 PM
Final Q&A

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Tickets

VIP Member

Member's only registration.

Ticket includes:
- All Forum Sessions
- Breakfast, Lunch and Networking

All tickets are non-refundable.

Member Price $135
VIP Corporate Partner

Exclusive registration for our corporate partners!

Ticket includes:
- All Forum sessions
- Breakfast, Lunch and Networking

All tickets are non-refundable.

Member Price $135
General Registration (non-member)

Ticket includes:
- Breakfast, Lunch & Networking
- All Forum Sessions

All tickets are non-refundable.

Standard Price $185

Venue

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

155 Seaport Boulevard
Boston, Massachusetts

If you have any questions please contact Kimberly Allardyce

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