Field to Suite: Hospitality Workshop
Date
November 5
Time
9:00 AM ET
Format
In-Person
Location
Augusta, GA
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The program examines how Georgia producers can build stronger connections with hospitality buyers and improve local supply chains. Topics include hospitality needs related to consistency, competitive pricing, reliable logistics, and food safety; packaging and labeling requirements; shelf-life, pallet configuration, transportation efficiency, and product protection; distributor versus direct buyer relationships; capacity, infrastructure, and operational gaps involved in scaling; tourism trends and visitor behavior; and mental health, stress, burnout, and sustainable practices in agriculture and hospitality. Named speakers include Madison Jarvis, AgTech Industry Engagement Manager, Georgia Center of Innovation, Georgia Department of Economic Development; Scott Bierman, Vice President of Government Affairs, Georgia Restaurant Association; Hav Usry, Partner, Fat Man’s Hospitality; Scott Bunson, Packaging Sales Advisor, DFI Solutions in Print; Mary Anna Bentley, Technical Sales Representative, Pratt Agriculture; John Strealy, Purchaser, What Chef’s Want; Aubrey Lenyard, Co-Founder and Director, Georgia Tech Food and Beverage Accelerator; Sarah Anne Rhodes, Regional Tourism Marketing Manager, Georgia Department of Economic Development; and Jennifer Dunn, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Field Operations South, Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.
Speakers(9)
AgTech Industry Engagement Manager, Georgia Center of Innovation, Georgia Department of Economic Development
Vice President of Government Affairs, Georgia Restaurant Association
Partner, Fat Man’s Hospitality
Packaging Sales Advisor, DFI Solutions in Print
Technical Sales Representative, Pratt Agriculture
Purchaser, What Chef’s Want
Co-Founder and Director, Georgia Tech Food and Beverage Accelerator
Regional Tourism Marketing Manager, Georgia Department of Economic Development
Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Field Operations South, Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities
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