Source: NCDA&CS, 9/10/21 Your chance to meet one-on-one with a
diverse group of buyers at our exclusive FLAVORS of CAROLINA show is here!Join us March 7,
2022 in Concord for this unique reception designed to help bring awareness to
your products and boost your sales. What is Flavors of Carolina? This event is
an upscale food show where North Carolina products are proudly on
display. As an exhibitor, this is your opportunity to showcase your
products and be discovered by retailers, distributors, restaurants, etc. As an exhibitor, you will:
- Meet in-person with a diverse
group of buyers
- Highlight new products and/or
build brand awareness
- Network with industry peers
- Strengthen relationships with
existing buyers and distributors
- Build new business
connections
Make plans to stay for two days to take full
advantage of our additional business development opportunities. On March 8th, NCDA
will host a Grower/Buyer Exchange. This will be an opportunity for growers
and manufacturers to meet in pre-scheduled short sessions. We will
announce which retailers and foodservice wholesale distributor(s) will be
participating soon. Sessions will be limited to companies, who are not
currently doing business with these retailers or foodservice
distributor(s). Categories of interest are still under review. The
day will be structured in 15-minute, one-on-one sessions beginning at 8:00 AM
and ending at 4:00 PM. Registration will be limited to one session with
each retailer/wholesaler represented. The Eventbrite platform will be used
to officially register and secure your time slot. Look for more details
and link to register soon. Who is invited? Top officials
and buyers from individual restaurants to foodservice distributors to major
grocery chains and specialty stores will attend. The show will be
held from 2:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the following location: March 7, 2022 Embassy Suites by
Hilton Charlotte/Concord Golf Resort & Spa 5400 John Q Hammons
Dr. NW Concord, NC 28027 704-455-8200 **Room rates are $149 per night, plus
taxes. You will need to contact the hotel and provide them with the dates
and the event name (Flavors of Carolina). The cutoff date for reservations
is February 7, 2022.** **Important** Before submitting your Flavors
of Carolina application, your company must be listed in
the Got To Be NC Find Local directory. This is a separate application. Flavors
of Carolina applications will not be approved until you have an active profile on
gottobenc.com. To see if your profile is listed, click here and
follow the simple steps. If your company appears in the search, you are already
listed and may proceed to Flavors application. Do not submit a second Got To Be
NC application if you are listed. For current members not listed, you are still a member, but your company must be listed in our Find Local directory. The application takes just 10 minutes to fill out. Today’s retail and foodservice buyers are utilizing the Got To Be NC Find Local directory to source products. Simply put, if you have not listed your company profile, you could be missing out on sales opportunities. Note, Got To Be NC applications are vetted and researched prior to approval. You must fill out all requested fields. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please allow up to 7 days for notification of profile update. You must complete
the online application to register for exhibit space. Once your
application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email
acknowledging receipt of your application. Notification of acceptance will
be sent in a separate email along with a link to submit payment for your booth
space. The payment link is time sensitive. Booth
space is not secure until payment has been received. Please allow up
to seven days for notification of acceptance. **Booth registration fees paid for the 2021 Flavors
of Carolina show were rolled over to the 2022 show unless you requested a
refund. You must complete a new registration form to exhibit at the 2022
show.** Show will sell out!The deadline to
register is December 1, 2021. Applications will not be accepted
after this date. Phone calls or emails will not hold your
booth. We will feature over 100 North Carolina food companies and this event
typically sells out. We encourage you to register as soon as possible. Please review all 2022 Flavors of Carolina Rules & Regulations carefully
before applying. For more information, contact Sherry Barefoot sherry.barefoot@ncagr.gov.
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