An intro to the Neighboring Food Co-op Association’s (NFCA) Fourth Northeast Startup Day, organized in collaboration with Food Co-op Initiative and hosted by Monadnock Food Co-op. Includes an overview of the day, collective impact and mission of Neighboring Food Co-ops, and sponsor appreciation.

1. Bonnie Hudspeth,
Neighboring Food Co-op
Jacqueline Hannah,
Food Co-op Initiative
NFCA Northeast Startup Day 2019
Hosted by Monadnock Food Co-op
Saturday, May 18, 2019
Northeast Startup Day:
P2 SAVES THE
DAY!

2. 1. Welcome & Introductions: Who’s in the Room
2. The Startup Forecast….with Bonnie & Jacqueline
3. Lunch & Group Photo
4. Membership Growth & Ongoing Engagement
5. Rocket Fuel: Building Your Startup’s Governance Power
6. Workshopping: Assessing Governance & Building a Plan to Improve
7. Evaluation
8. Tour of Monadnock Food Co-op
9. Visit Your Neighboring Food Co-ops on the Way Home!
NFCA Northeast Startup Day 2019
PLAN FOR OUR DAY TOGETHER

3.  35+ food co-ops and startups across
New England & New York
 150,000 Members-Owners
 2,350 Employees
 $340+ Million Revenue
 $93 Million: Sales of Local Products
(2018)
www.nfca.coop 2
YOUR STARTUP IS PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER!

4. NFCA Northeast Startup Day 2019
OUR MISSION
Neighboring Food Co-op Association
supports…
✔ Growth
✔ Innovation
✔ Shared Success
…among our member food co-ops
through collaboration, education,
and partnerships.

5.  Startup Peer Calls:
20 Group Calls last year
 Annual Startup Workshop
Day
 Site Visits
 Mentorship/Peer Connection
 Partnering with FCI = KEY!
NFCA Northeast Startup Day 2019
SUPPORTING START-UPS

6. 1. Stage of Development?
(4 Cornerstones in 3 Stages Model)
1. Number of member-owners?
2. What is the ONE BIG THING you are focused on?
3. What is a critical thing you need to learn or
Where is your project currently stuck?
NFCA Northeast Startup Day 2019
WHO’S IN THE ROOM?

7. NFCA Northeast Startup Day 2019
SPECIAL THANKS
TO OUR SPONSORS