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Admission is free. Booth space for producers is just $25 and includes a breakfast networking event and two morning workshops to help producers expand their reach in the marketplace.

For more information and to register, call the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce at (518) 487-0045 or click here!

Below are more details about the event schedule:

Networking Breakfast 8-11 a.m.

Informal networking with fellow New York State producers and representatives from Taste NY and the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Morning Workshop 9-10 a.m.

What's Unique about Your Farm and How to Sell it to Wholesalers with Kim London, SUNY Adirondack

This workshop will cover how to identify and use your Farm's Unique Selling Proposition to reach your customers and develop your brand; how to succinctly pitch your farm's unique characteristics to a range of customers including wholesalers; how to use this pitch; and how to foster a better understanding of the best practices associated with building and maintaining relationships with wholesale buyers. Nettle Meadow Farm & Artisan Cheese will be presented as a case study.

Morning Workshop 10-11 a.m.

Packaging Audit Workshop with Maureen Ballatori, 29 Design Studio and Tom Seymour, Bison Bag

Not all packaging is created equal, and when it comes to consumer purchases in retail stores, your product packaging can make or break the sale. You have mere seconds available to catch the consumer’s eye. Join this workshop for an experiential packaging audit with Maureen Ballatori, Founder and CEO of 29 Design Studio and Tom Seymour, Business Development Specialist at Bison Bag. Bring your existing packaging or packaging examples you’re considering and we’ll engage in a working session to discuss design, packaging engineering, and sustainable packaging design. 

Vendor Expo 12-4 p.m.

An opportunity for 50 New York State producers to connect with potential buyers and attendees from the Adirondack Region.

About Taste NY

The Taste NY initiative has seen steady growth and recognition since it was created in 2013. The program, which is overseen by the Department of Agriculture and Markets, creates opportunities for local producers to showcase their goods at a variety of venues throughout the State and at large public events, such as the Great New York State Fair and the Barclays Tournament at Bethpage State Park. It has also helped the farms and companies participating in the program to reach more customers, increase online sales, and, in many cases, expand the processing capacity of their business. Taste NY’s food and beverage businesses also support the state’s farmers by using New York grown and produced ingredients in their products.

For a complete list of Taste NY locations, hours of operation and contact information, visit the Taste NY website. Connect with Taste NY through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

About the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & CVB

The Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & CVB, Inc. strives to drive tourism to the Lake George region year-round while fostering a vibrant business community. The Chamber seeks to promote growth and development of its member businesses by offering networking events, educational programs, ribbon cuttings and other opportunities. Founded in 1952, the Chamber is a member-driven, not-for-profit 501 C (6) corporation. The Chamber, with a regional mindset, comprises more than 420 members in various sectors of the business community. The Chamber staffs the Visitor Center on the corner of Beach Road and Canada Street in the village of Lake George and the Adirondacks Welcome Center on the Northway between Exits 17 and 18 and typically serves more than 100,000 visitors annually. The Chamber also publishes an annual Travel Guide with a 70,000 circulation and a Community & Business Directorygeared toward people and businesses looking to move to the area. The Lake George Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau (LGRCVB) is a division of the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce & CVB and works as an extension of the Warren County Tourism Department. While the Tourism Department markets Warren County to the leisure consumer tourism market, the mission of the LGRCVB is to bring year-round, weather-proof group business to Warren County in the form of meetings, conventions, reunions, sports events, weddings, and more. Learn more atlakegeorgechamber.com . Connect with the Chamber on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. 

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