Event Details

Expanding into international markets can be a game-changer for food and beverage brands. Join Naturally New England and Food Export USA โ€“ Northeast for an exclusive online workshop designed to help small businesses maximize their export marketing budgets, identify top global prospects, and connect with international buyers.


Learn how to access USDA-backed resources, including funding that reimburses up to 50% of eligible international marketing expenses. Experts will guide you through the application process, provide export education insights, and connect you with key support networks to fuel your global expansion. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock new growth for your brand!


Date: April 21, 2025

Time: 1:00 PM โ€“ 2:00 PM (Eastern)

Location: Online, Zoom link will be shared upon registration!

Speakers

  • Grant Behmke (Liaison at Food Export)

    Grant Behmke

    Liaison at Food Export

    Grant works specifically with food businesses in New England in the areas of exporter education, market entry, and market promotion. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Film Media Arts from Temple University and grew up in the greater Philadelphia area.

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  • Bonita Oehlke (Export Market Development Manager at MA Department of Agricultural Resources)

    Bonita Oehlke

    Export Market Development Manager at MA Department of Agricultural Resources

    Bonita connects state and regional food businesses with resources and funding to explore and grow export sales. She works closely with Food Export and New England state departments of agriculture. She earned her bachelor’s degree in food science and nutrition from the University of Wisconsin (Stout), and her master’s degree in communications from Boston University.

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  • Paul Weiss (Liaison Program Manager at Food Export)

    Paul Weiss

    Liaison Program Manager at Food Export

    Paul engages with companies to utilize the organization’s programs and services and supports new relationships with U.S. food producers. He earned his bachelor’s degree in agriculture economics with a focus on international trade from the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign).

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Tickets

VIP Corporate & Individual Members

Registration is exclusively for Naturally New England Members.

Registration is free!

Member Price Complimentary