From the earliest stage startups to the most significant stalwarts, Built Festival has become the annual place to meet and engage with people from across the consumer products community. A gathering where food & beverage, apparel, footwear, beauty, and an assortment of consumer product based companies can meet one another — and learn from some amazing speakers.
This year, the event changes the script a bit. Opting for panels instead of it’s regular “fireside chat” format. Those panels include:
Building Bridges: The importance of creating opportunities for companies through retail partnerships
Moderator – Shauna Noah, Bridges Program Manager
Panelists
- John Boyle, Chief Merchandising & Marketing Office at Market of Choice
- Lori Hunter, Local Finds & Special Events Manager at New Seasons Market
- Joyce Attar, Director of Operations at World Foods.
The importance of Small Business to Oregon’s economy and communities
Moderator – Maribel De León, Senior Program Officer, Our Collective Prosperity at Meyer Memorial Trust
Panelists
- Shawn Irvine, Economic Development Director at the City of Independence
- Melina Romero, Empresarios Program Manager at Hacienda CDC
- Marcus Hinz, Executive Director at the Oregon Coast Visitors Association
The Story We Tell: A discussion about Oregon’s place and position when it comes to consumer products and community
Moderator – Lindsey Morse, Executive Director at the PSU Center for Retail Leadership Panelists
- Ron Khormaei, Founder/CEO at Steelport Knife Co.
- Pamela Neferkará, Founder/Principal at Elmira Street Associates, LLC
What’s unique about Oregon’s apparel, outdoor and footwear ecosystem and what does the future have in store for it
Moderator – Jason Bolt, Founder/CEO at Revant Optics Panelists
- Angela Medlin, Design Director (Apparel) at Hoka
- Wylie Robinson, CEO at Rumpl
- Josué Rivas, Founder of Indígena
What’s unique about Oregon’s food and beverage ecosystem and what does the future have in store for it
Moderator – Darren Marshall, CEO at Smith Tea
Panelists
- Nikki Guerrero, Founder of Hot Mama Salsa
- Junea Rocha, Cofounder/CMO at Brazi Bites
- Rudy Kellner, Cofounder/CEO at pFriem Family Brewers
The event takes place October 4, 2024, at The Redd. Tickets are $45.
For more information or to RSVP, visit Built Festival 2024.
[Full disclosure: Built Festival is organized by Built Oregon. I am the cofounder of Built Oregon.]
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