WNC Naturally coming to Marshall on Oct. 9

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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Press release:

WNC Naturally

WNC is the true source of some of the world’s most popular medicinal herbs, which is one reason why many are predicting the natural products industry to boost WNC’s economy in the coming years. This gathering is being held in part to help usher the natural products industry into WNC and to give businesses a chance to learn more about natural product opportunities. 

Reception (included in the price of registration) catered by Asheville’s celebrated chef, Michael Gentry, whose passion for food, farming, and foraging will be a gastronomical treat.

 

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm                Registration

1:00 – 1:20 pm:                       General Session: Introductions and Welcome

1:30 – 5:00 pm                        Breakout sessions

            Local Sourcing for Buyers and Sellers

            How to Start a Natural Products Business

            Value Added Manufacturing: (GMP and Branding Issues)

            Financing Your Business or New Venture

            Interns, Employees, Contractors

            Regulatory Issues

            Food as Medicine

5:00 – 6:30 pm                       Reception

 

Location: Marshall High Studios

Date: Oct. 9th, 2010

Times: 12:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.

  Reception 5:00-6:30p.m.

Pre-Registration: $15.00 On site: $20

Exhibitor/vendor booths &registration $25.00

To become a sponsor please contact: 

Annice 251-6025 or Jennifer 649-3031