If your organization has an interest in mixed use incubation, please join us on January 25, 2017 at the Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (ACEnet) facilities in Athens. A complete agenda is below. This training is funded through the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) through USDA.
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Mixed Use Incubators in Rural Settings January 25, 2017 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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ACEnet Facilities 94 Columbus Road Athens, Ohio 45701 |
Register Here!
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The training is free for Ohio CDC Association members and costs $30 for non-members. Invoices will be sent after registration. Lunch cost is not included.
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Agenda
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Welcome: Introductions, & Coffee |
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Incubation Program Overview: Mixed Use Incubators in Rural Settings
- Facilities
- Client Mix
- ACEnet Services Breakout (Project Planning, Consulting, Other Services)
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12:00 PM - 12:30 PM |
Tour: Tour of ACEnet's Campus, including the Food Ventures Center |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
Lunch: Lunch will take place at an Athens30 Mile Meal partner restaurant |
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
Rebuilding the Local Food Economy: The Food Ventures Center
- Working with Local Food Businesses
- Value Chain: Start-to-Finish (Challenges to face at every link in the value chain)
- Working with Local Food Systems
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4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Q&A: Q&A Session with ACEnet Staff |
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