September 3, 2014—An informal meetup for the local food production community. Each session focuses on a specific topic and features a panel Q&A, plus plenty of time for networking. Our next topic is:

FINANCING & GROWING YOUR BUSINESS – including local resources, grants, crowdsourcing, nonprofit business models, and more!

• 5:30 – 6:15 check-in and mingling
• 6:15 – 7:00 panel presentation & facilitated Q&A session
• 7:00 – 8:00 free-form networking and discussion

Our panel will consist of the following local producers and resources, who have lots of great information and knowledge to share:

• Kathy Maddux and/or Mark Hamamoto of Mohala Farms
• Nat Bletter and/or Dave Elliott of Madre Chocolate
• Trung Lam of La Tour Bakehouse
• Steven Chiang, Erik Shimizu, and/or Janel Yamamoto of the UH Agribusiness Incubator Program
• Nicole Milne of The Kohala Center

Light pupu will be served. The event is free, but registration is requested at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rootstock-meet-up-oahu-registration-12594784339