Venue:
The Parade Tower, Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny
Note:
Tuesday afternoon 22nd October
Thinking of starting a food/drink business but not sure where to begin? In the lead up to the Savour Kilkenny festival, this seminar event is for you. James Burke regarded as Ireland's leading advisor in the food sector, particularly for food start ups and those at an early stage will share his top tips to success along with successful food entrepreneurs Helen Gee, G Gourmet Jams; Nicholas Dunne, Killowen and Margaret Hoctor, Killmullen Lamb.
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12.30pm Registration & Refreshments
13.00pm Opening & Local Enterprise Office Supports for Small Food Businesses
13.15 - 13.45 James Burke, http://www.jamesburke.ie/ The food start up roadmap to success – 10 key steps.
James Burke is regarded as Irelands leading advisor in the food sector, particularly for food start ups and those at an early stages of development. He will share his top tips with the group
13.45 – 14.15 Helen Gee, https://www.gsgourmetjams.ie/ A recipe for success.
Multi Award winning producer Helen will share her path from making jam on kitchen hob, to becoming one of Irelands largest jam producers
14.15 – 14.30 Tea/Coffee and networking
14.30 – 15.00 Nicolas Dunne, https://killowen.ie/ Farm diversification.
Nicolas will chart his journey from farmer to premium yogurt maker and share his tips for success
15.00 – 15.30 Margaret Hoctor, http://kilmullenlambdirect.com/
From business executive to farmers market. Margaret will share her story how, when facing redundancy from the business world, she re-invented her farm to become a series of successful micro enterprises
15.30 – 15.45 Q&A
15.45 – 16.00 Move to group mentoring
16.00 – 16.45 Mini group mentoring sessions. Participants will get an opportunity to sit with one of the speakers in small groups for an informal discussion and knowledge sharing session
17.00 Close
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