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MGFPA's Food For Thought Forum 2016
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Bangor Savings Bank 5 Senator Way Augusta, ME 04330
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Description
Join us for a day of information exchange
and business to business networking!
Special Pre-Forum Educational Session for Grocers & Meat Producers
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Starts at 10:30 a.m. Meat Grinding Rules Adopted
Michele Pfannenstiel, Dirigo Food Safety
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FORUM AGENDA
12:00 p.m. Welcome & Lunch
Featuring Members' Food & Beverages
1:00 p.m. Membership Benefits & Strategic Plan
2:15 p.m. Food Safety – Are You Prepared?
3:15 p.m. Legislative Leadership & Roundtable
- State Sales Tax - Peter Beaulieu, Maine Revenue Services
- GMO Labeling - Jim Harrison, Vermont Retail & Grocers Association
- Minimum Wage
- Local Movements & Citizens Initiatives
4:15 p.m. Market Ready Program Educational Video Series Preview
5:00 p.m. Wine & Beer Reception
Featuring Members' beverages and local products!
Registration Fee:
Member Early Bird Special: $20 - Ends 3/11/16
Non-Member Rate: $35
Member Incentive: Bring a new member and your fee is waived!
Maine Food Products Sampling Stations:
Members are invited to bring samples to be featured at lunch and throughout the afternoon. *Please plan to arrive by 11:45 a.m. ready to set up your product.
Thank you to our Sponsors: