Event Details
Date
March 8 - March 9, 2024
Time
Fri, March 8 (1pm - 4pm); Sat, March 9 (12pm - 4pm)
Location
NYS Equal Rights Heritage Center, Auburn Visitor Center
25 South St
Auburn, NY 13021
Host
CCE Cayuga County, Harvest NY, and Taste NY
Pre-Registration Deadline: March 7, 2024
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MWBE Women's Month Celebration
March 8 - March 9, 2024
Cornell Cooperative Extension Cayuga County, in collaboration with Harvest NY and Taste NY, presents the Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Women's Month Celebration. This 2-day event aims to foster collaboration, equity, and innovation for farm and food businesses through networking and promoting local food procurement. Buyers, and New York businesses and vendors are invited to attend free workshops and showcase their products. This event is complementary for all attendees!
FRIDAY, MARCH 8 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Workshops:
- MWBE Certification
- Value added product development with Cornell Food Venture Center
- Doing business with Taste NY
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 | 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Vendor Showcase
REGISTRATION is requested by March 7. Register online now!
For more information, please email: Precious Tshabalala, Vicki Giarratano, or Heather Ward.
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