Farmer/Food Buyer (Chef) "Speed Dating"

Business Networking Event

Connecting Farmers and Food Buyers to Tap into the Buy Local Food Market Place

Who should attend? If you are a farmer interested in finding out more about selling into local food marketing opportunities, or a chef, food retailer, food processor, distributor, or food-service and institutional food provider looking to offer more local food, this is a must attend event.

Farmers and food buyers will have the opportunity to meet in a rotating one-on-one session to develop business connections. Come and hear business owners share their opportunities and challenges to participate in the 'Buy Local' food movement.

March 31, 2009 8:30 am - 12 noon
Western Fair Entertainment Centre - Carousel Room, London, Ontario

Pre-registration is required. The registration fee is $20.00 per person. There is no charge to farmers who are exhibitors. For complete details and to register, visit the London Economic Development Corporation website at www.ledc.com or contact the London Community Resource Centre at 519-432-1801 ext. 300 or e-mail mary@lcrc.on.ca

Date: Monday, March 16^th, 2009 Time: 1 pm - 4:30 pm
Place: Evinrude Centre, Peterborough

Please join Kawartha Choice FarmFresh and Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism as we present the Farmer/Chef "Speed Dating" Business Networking Event. This event provides the opportunity for Chefs, Restauranteurs and Caterers to meet and develop business relationships with local producers. To register contact: Lisa Greig, 705-742-2201, email: lgreig@thekawarthas.net