Events
To support our growing community, brands, and sponsors, we offer a mix of networking events, speakers, speaker panels on various topics, and opportunities to connect with some of our experts in smaller groups called DFW CPG Huddles. We mobilize resources in the local community and beyond to enable the success of our brands and our members. And, we host the occasional happy hour!
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February 13, 2025
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
From Cottage to Commercial: A Founder’s Guide to Scaling Your Food Production
Ready to take your food business beyond your home kitchen? Join Katy Mabee, Southwest Sales Director of PREP Kitchens, for an enlightening session on navigating the crucial transition from cottage food production to commercial operations. Drawing from nearly 20 years of food industry expertise and real success stories, Katy will walk you through the financial and operational considerations of scaling your food business.
In this practical virtual huddle, you’ll discover:
- The real costs and considerations when transitioning from cottage food to commercial production
- How to evaluate shared kitchens vs. private commercial spaces
- A detailed breakdown of equipment investments and operational expenses
- Key factors in selecting the right commercial kitchen for your business
- Inspiring success stories from CPG brands like Thanks Danks, Funky Mello, and other PREP Kitchen members who’ve successfully scaled
Whether you’re approaching the $50k Texas cottage food sales limit or planning your next growth phase, this session will equip you with actionable insights to make informed decisions about your food business’s future. Plus, get a sneak peek at PREP Kitchens’ new Dallas facility, opening in March!
Perfect for: Cottage food operators, small-batch producers, and food entrepreneurs looking to scale their operations professionally and sustainably.
This virtual huddle combines practical financial guidance with real-world success stories, helping you understand not just the ‘how’ but also the ‘why’ behind scaling your food production business. Join us to learn from someone who’s helped numerous food brands make this crucial transition successfully.
Register here.
February 27, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
🎤 “The Rollercoaster that is CPG Entrepreneurship” with Mason Arnold of Small Potatoes
Moderated by our own: Richard Riccardi
Featured Sponsor: KRCL
Brand Spotlight: Sweet Addison
Venue: Smurfit Westrock
125 E John W Carpenter Fwy Suite 1500, Irving, TX 75062
Mason Arnold is an award-winning entrepreneur, sustainability advocate, and mentor with a Chemical Engineering degree from UT Austin. He has launched and advised 8+ companies, winning 30+ awards for innovation and business excellence. Mason has served on the boards of the Sustainable Food Center, Naturally Austin, and United Fresh Produce Association while advocating for organic policies at the state and national levels.
Don’t miss this insightful discussion on the highs and lows of CPG entrepreneurship!
Register here.
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