Wild Seafood Connection is produced by Colibri NW.
AGENDA
February 29, 2024, Holiday Inn & Suites, Bellingham, WA
Continental Breakfast and Networking
Welcome and Opening Remarks:
Peter Philips, Colibri Northwest
Bellingham Port Commissioner
Chefs and Retailers 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.
Moderator: Peter Philips, Colibri Northwest
Panelists:
Chef Victor Steinbrueck, Chef/Owner, Local Tide Seafood
Chef Eric Stover, Roving Chef, Tom Douglas Seattle Kitchen
OTHER PANELISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED
Coffee Break and Networking
Case Studies in Direct Marketing
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: Brandii O’Reagan, Washington Sea Grant
Panelists:
Molly Bold, Port of Westport
Rob Seitz, F/V South Bay
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.
- Nicole Baker, Net Your Problem
- Chef Eric Stover, Tom Douglas Kitchen
- Jamie Doyle, Oregon Sea Grant
- Carrie Pomeroy, California Sea Grant
- Chef Victor Steinbrueck, Chef/Owner, Local Tide Seafood
- Jenna Keeton, Washington Sea Grant
Sea Grant Programs for the Commercial Fishing Family
Washington, Oregon and California Sea Grant representatives will share information about the programs they offer to help West Coast independent fishing families survive and thrive as direct marketers and small businesses.
Moderator: Jenna Keeton, Washington Sea Grant
Panelists:
Jamie Doyle, Oregon Sea Grant
Carrie Pomeroy, California Sea Grant
Coffee Break & 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: TBA
Panelists: 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.