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BusinessIncubators� VermontCommunityDevelopmentAssocia8on2016SpringMee8ng� May17th2016

Incubators:TheChallengeandOpportuni8esofIncuba8ngFood

ProcessingBusinessesinRuralVermont.

VermontCommunityDevelopmentAssocia8on2016SpringMee8ng May17th2016


AGENDA

•  Introduc8ons

•  Overview:

•  Foodbusinessincubatorvs.sharedkitchen

•  FoodBusinessIncubatorsinVermont

•  MadRiverFoodHub–WaitsfieldVT

•  FoodBusinessIncubatorEconomicModel

•  VermontFoodVentureCenter@CAE–HardwickVT

•  FoodHubCustomers

•  Joe’sKitchen–MontpelierVT

•  BurkeMountainConfec8onery-EastBurkeVT

•  Ques8onsandAnswers


Foodbusinessincubatorvs.sharedkitchen

Service SharedKitchen FoodBusinessIncubator(KitchenIncubator)

Licensedspaceforfoodprocessing/catering ✔ ✔

TechnicalAssistance–BusinessPlan/Opera8ons ✔

Foodsafetytrainingandexper8se ✔

Productdevelopmentresources ✔

Equipmentaccess ✔

Dry,refrigeratedandfrozenstorage Variable ✔

Logis8cs ✔

Valuechainfacilita8on ✔

Communityoflikemindedbusinesses ✔ ✔


VermontFoodBusinessIncubatorsFacilityandServices VFVC MRFH

Space 15,000SF 5,500SF

Licensedspaceforfoodprocessing/catering ✔ ✔

Canning,boaling,vegetableprocessing(FDA) ✔

PrimarilyMeatProcessing(USDA) ✔

TechnicalAssistance–BusinessPlan/Opera8ons ✔ ✔

Foodsafetytrainingandexper8se ✔ ✔

Productdevelopmentresources ✔ ✔

Equipmentaccess ✔ ✔

Dry,refrigeratedandfrozenstorage ✔ ✔

Logis8cs/Distribu8on Thirdparty Truck

Valuechainfacilita8on ✔ ✔

Communityoflikemindedbusinesses ✔ ✔


MadRiverFoodHub–Waitsfield,Vermont


DESIGN FOR PROCESSING &CURING ROOMS at the MAD RIVER FOOD HUB 1/8"=1'-0" 29 JANUARY 2013

10 5 10 15FEET

CURINGCART

CURINGCART

CURINGCART

CURINGCART

CURINGCART

CURINGCART

CURINGCART

CURINGCART

CURINGCART

CURINGCART

CURINGCART

CURINGCART

CURINGCART

CURINGCART

CURINGCART

24" x 60"SS TABLE

GRINDER

CRYOVAC

CURINGCART

CURINGCART

24" x 60"SS TABLE

24" x 60"SS TABLE

4'-2 1/8"4'-3 1/8"(+/-) (+/-)

EQUIPMENT LAYOUT PLAN

24" x 72"SS TABLE24"x36"SHELV

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4'-5

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4'-0" DOOR

24'-0"

1-1/2" WALL HERE

3-1/2" WALL HERE

(2) 2-0 DOORS

4'-0" DOORwith WINDOW

10'-3 3/8" 13'-9 1/4"CONFIRM ON SITE

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4'-0" DOOR

4'-0" DOOR

4'-0" DOOR10'-11 3/8"

2'-4"

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3 1/

2"

3"3"

3'-11" 11'-3" 7'-8" 3 1/2"(TYP)

PROCESSING AGING:GENERAL

AGING:SALAMI

NEWCOOLER

PACKING

MEETINGROOM

DEHUMID.# 1

DEHUMID.# 2

KeyStats•  5,500SFtoUSDASpecifica8on•  Advancetreatmentwastewater•  Townwater•  1,000gallonpropanetank•  400amps3phasepower•  Sprinklers

MadRiverFoodHubWaitsfield,Vermont



MadRiverFoodHubCustomers


FoodBusinessIncubatorEconomicModel

•  Overheadcostsoffacilityandpersonnel•  Crea8ng(Customer)success•  Marke8ngtonewcustomers•  Life8meCustomerValue(LTV)•  FoodSafety–FSMA,HARPS,USDA,HACCP






Screaminridgefarm.com


Howwehaveprogressedthelast7years.

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

MadRiverFoodHubOpenedOctober2011

BethanyChurchMontpelierVT

LACEBarreVT

Screamin’RidgeFarmVeg.Soup&Salsas,Stock

pot,sharedkitchen

MeatSoupStateinspected

MeatSoupUSDAinspected

CSAPackout

SteamKeale

UVMMedicalCenterTour

HungerMountainCo-opAccount

MiddleburyCo-op&FarmigoAccount

DualSteamKealeWLGrant

SodexoTour

Joe’sKitchenGradua8ontoMontpelierVT

EAPApplica8on

SharedUseKitchen IncubatorKitchen Accelerator

UVMMedicalCenterInterest

InVAP

NewProductLines

LTV$78,155

FarmCSA+VAP CSAPack-out&Distribu8on 100%ValueAddedProducts

4FTEStaff


OurownfacilityasofSeptember2015

BusinessIncubators�VermontCommunityDevelopmentAssocia8on2016SpringMee8ng�May17th2016

Mission/Vision

To passionately create and deliver our very best, leaving a lasting experience for all of our retail

partners, customers and special event clientele. . . cultivating a moment of sweet escape!


Our Story

When we first visited Vermont twenty years ago, we instantly fell in love with the natural beauty, fresh air, and simpler way of living. Now it is our home where we create delicious handcrafted confections made with simple, pure

ingredients unique to Vermont.

It started with a dream and the VFVC has been instrumental in making our idea of creating a nostalgic chocolate company into a reality. Because of the

VFVC, we were able to have an excellent facility at our fingertips with flexible hours, an experienced staff, business resources, certification opportunities, and equipment that we could not afford at Burke Mountain Confectionery’s

conception.


Our Story

Since our launch in 2013 we have collaborated / co-branded with other Vermont companies such as Eden Ice and Fat Toad Farm, which has been a

win-win opportunity for all involved and the Vermont brand too.

These past few years have been both exciting and challenging as we navigate the specialty food business and growth and share a little bit of

Vermont with the world.


Our Current Challenges

Time & Money

Business Organization

Website & Equipment

Product Development

Business Expansion & Growth


Ques8onsandAnswers

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