Wild Seafood Connection is produced by Colibri NW. Happening February 27, 2025.
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AGENDA
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham Airport
Bellingham, WA
Agenda updated: September 17, 2024
Continental Breakfast and Networking
Welcome and Opening Remarks:
Peter Philips, Colibri Northwest
Bobby Briscoe, Port of Bellingham Commissioner
Chefs Speak:
A panel of local chefs and retailers will share with the audience how they choose wild seafood, and what they look for in a wild seafood vendor: Price point, portioning, delivery and species availability will be discussed.
Coffee and Networking
Preparing the Product for Market
Direct marketing is an attractive business model, but it isn’t for everybody. We’ll discuss the hurdles and alternatives to marketing direct to the restaurant and retailer. We’ll hear from those engaged in direct marketing about the challenges and opportunities for the independent commercial fisherman.
Moderator: To be announced
Panelists:
– Jenn Ayrey, Whatcom County Dept. of Health
OTHER PANELISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED
Lunch – Roundtables.
Join moderators and speakers for a more intimate discussion of the subjects of the day as you enjoy a lunch of wild seafood caught by attendees and speakers.
Soft Assets: Grants, Marketing and Ecommerce
Learn about public funding sources, how to market to a selected audience and how to set up e-commerce …and other business-side tips specifically for the independent commercial fishing family.
Moderator:
Jenna Keeton, Washington Sea Grant
PANELISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED
Coffee & Networking
Processing and Distribution
Among the biggest challenges to a successful direct marketing operation are how to deliver a quality product efficiently and affordably. Hear from fishing colleagues, custom processors and distributors on how they process and deliver: locally, nationally and internationally.
Moderator:
Amy Grondin, Duna Fisheries, LLC
PANELISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED
Reception
Join speakers, sponsors and your colleagues for a drink and appetizers as you network and share experiences about direct marketing, fishing and the fishing business generally.