This program is designed to empower and equip regional producers with the tools, knowledge, and connections to navigate the specialty food industry. Through hands-on workshops, mentorship, and networking opportunities, Mountain to Market will help you transform your unique ideas into successful market-ready products.
Our Next Opportunity:
Exhibit at the SFA Summer Fancy Food Show
Join representatives from the Appalachia Regional Food Business Center at the Speciality Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show in NYC! We are bringing a group of up to 10 value added producers in the Appalachia region to exhibit in the Incubator Village at the Summer FFS from June 29th to July 1st, 2025.
Our Commitment:
Provide your business with a Kiosk within the Incubator Village section of the Summer FFS
Run a 6-month training program that consists of monthly meetings and opportunities to work with expert consultants
Have plenty of staff on hand at the show to assist you and your team at your booth
Offer your business a stipend after the completion of the show to offset your travel costs
Your Commitment:
Have a product or suite of products that you’re prepared to sell to a larger market
Attend 6 monthly virtual meetings to prepare to exhibit at the Summer FFS
Be at all 3 days of the show and have a representative at your booth during all show hours
Become a SFA Member
Ensure your business meets proper Business Classification Credentials
Account for travel costs for you and our team, marketing and promotional materials, and up to 300 product samples.
Ready to be a a part of this great opportunity?
We’re accepting applications until February 10th, 2025.
Programming begins February 18th, 2025.