Local minority- and women-owned companies are invited to attend this event for free networking and professional development alongside community groups and organizations that are committed to supporting small businesses. Enjoy an expo with resources for small businesses, learning opportunities through presentations and panel discussions, the chance to be inspired by others and more. Plus, watch an exciting pitch competition where Hy-Vee will award $50,000 to small businesses! Register by 11:59 p.m. (CDT) on May 25, 2023
Thursday Jun 1, 2023
Registration Expo Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center - Madison Ballroom Free! HyVee OpportUnity Summit
Thursday, June 1, 2023
7:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m.
Date and Time
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM CDT
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Welcome
8:30 - 8:45 a.m.
Pitch Competition, Round 1: Food & Beverage
8:45 - 9:45 a.m.
Panel 1: Shelf-Talk
10:05 - 11:05 a.m.
Hear from local business owners about what it is like to partner with Hy-Vee and other retailers, from products to services. Learn how to develop flexible distribution plans, create profitable merchandising strategies, and more.
Pitch Competition, Round 2: Technology & Innovation
11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
Keynote Speaker and Lunch
12:45 - 1:45 p.m.
Pitch Competition, Round 3: Health/Wellness/Beauty
2:05 - 3:05 p.m.
Panel 2: Boosting Your Business Marketing
3:25 - 4:25 p.m.
Business leaders will share effective strategies they’ve used to elevate their business plan, make marketing dollars go further, gain traction online, and explore ways to best promote ideas and products in an evolving world.
Pitch Competition Winners Announced, Conclude
4:30 p.m.Location
1 John Nolen Dr., Madison, WI 53703
Click here to view directions and parking.Fees/Admission
Register at:
https://www.hy-veeopportunitysummit.com/summit/wisconsin
HyVee OpportUnity Summit