Join us for a focused, full-day forum designed to help you establish a strong CPG brand that’s built to last.
Introducing…
CPG Foundations Forum:
Essential Building Blocks for Business Success
September 17, 8:30am-4pm
📍 155 Seaport Blvd. Boston, MA 02210 (Nutter Law)
This inaugural NNE event brings together industry experts who will take you through the critical phases of business development, from legal setup and financial management to product commercialization and team building.
You’ll get to network with peers and learn from seasoned professionals who have successfully navigated the CPG landscape.
At the end of the day, you’ll have a clear understanding of how to build a CPG business that does good, is sustainably profitable, and leaves a lasting legacy.
Who This is For
CPG entrepreneurs who want to lay a strong foundation for their business.
First-time founders looking to get things right from the start.
Experienced entrepreneurs aiming to refine and enhance their strategies.
Anyone serious about building a CPG brand that is both sustainably profitable and impactful.
Why Attend?
Expert Insights: Learn directly from seasoned professionals who have been in your shoes.
Comprehensive Knowledge: Dive into key areas like legal, financial, and product commercialization.
Valuable Networking: Connect with peers and potential partners who understand your challenges and the need for a supportive community.
Make Better Decisions: Know what’s needed to make informed decisions in key foundational areas of your business.
Agenda Highlights
CPG Business Phases & Stages Defined with Nick McCoy, Whipstitch
How to Avoid Early Stage Legal Pitfalls with Jeremy Halpern, Nutter
Finance and Accounting 101 with Cecilia Frerotte, Wolf & Co.
Bringing Products to Market with Evan Hyman & Courtney Anderson, Kerry
Debt Financing Options with Keith Kohler, CPG Financing
Mission-Aligned Banking for CPG with Charley Cummings, Walden Mutual
Building Your Team with Brian Curry & Philip Veas, Fairfield Partners
Is Distribution Right for Your Business? with Aaron May, UNFI
Monitoring Early Data Points with Andrew Criezis, NIQ
Wrap Up the Day
Final Q&A and Networking: Engage in our closing session to get your remaining questions answered and solidify connections with fellow attendees.
Optional Extended Networking: Continue the conversation at a nearby venue (drinks are on you!).
Our Workshop Presenters
Workshop: CPG Business Phases & Stages Defined
Presenter: Nick McCoy, Whipstitch Capital
Time: 9:10 - 9:40am
Workshop: How to Avoid Early Stage Legal Pitfalls
Presenter: Jeremy Halpern, Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP
Time: 9:50 - 10:20am
Workshop: Finance and Accounting 101 - Tools for 1st time Founders
Presenter: Cecilia Frerotte, Wolf & Co.
Time: 10:30 - 11:00am
Workshop: Bringing Products to Market: Key Aspects of Product Commercialization
Presenters: Evan Hyman & Courtney Anderson, Kerry
Time: 11:10 - 11:40am
Workshop: Early Stage Options for Debt Financing
Presenter: Keith Kohler, CPG Financing
Time: 1:00 - 1:30pm
Resource Announcement: Mission-Aligned Banking for CPG
Presenter: Charley Cummings, Walden Mutual
Time: 1:30 - 1:50pm
Workshop: How to Effectively Build Your Team at Various Business Stages & Phases
Presenters: Brian Curry & Philip Veas, Fairfield Partners
Time: 2:00 - 2:30pm
Workshop: Distribution 101 - What You Need to Know About Distribution
Presenter: Aaron May, UNFI
Time: 2:40 - 3:10pm
Workshop: Early Data Points to Monitor
Presenter: Andrew Criezis, NIQ
Time: 3:20 - 3:50pm
Thank you to our partners who have made this event possible:
