Join us and Pasture and Plenty for a Small Business Happy Hour Series, a three-part summer gathering for folks growing and making good food in Wisconsin.
Ever wish you could talk shop with folks who really get the ups and downs of working in food and farming — all while sipping something cold and local? Us too. Whether you're knee-deep in harvest season or mapping out your next big move, this series is all about sharing tools, ideas, and real talk with people who understand the landscape.
Each event will feature a mix of presentations, panel conversations, and open Q&A — all in a relaxed, come-as-you-are atmosphere. Bring your questions, your stories, and your appetite for good snacks and even better conversations.
Small Business Happy Hour Lineup
Thursday, July 17, 2025 | Clarity in the Chaos
4pm – 5:30pm
at Pasture and Plenty
Strategies for navigating uncertainty, scenario planning and decision-making in a shifting food system.
Thursday, August 21, 2025 | Building Your Capital
4pm – 5:30pm
at Pasture and Plenty
Explore creative ways to fund your vision — from grants and investments to community-driven finance.
Thursday, September 18, 2025 | Naturally Wisconsin & Food Finance Institute Happy Hour & Food Expo
4pm – 5pm
Join us after a day of learning at the Food Finance Forum & Expo. Register for the full day, or rsvp for happy hour!
Meet and network with business owners, food finance leaders and innovators.
Presented by
P&P Makeshop
Pasture and Plenty
Bartless Durand, Local Choice Consulting
and
Naturally Wisconsin, a project of the Food Finance Institute
Come to one or come to all — we'd love to have you at the table. Questions? Contact us at alexb@madlocalfood.com
