Food Works for Economic Development
Friday, May 12, noon – 1:30 pm
San Jose City Hall
San Jose’s diverse food industry contributes $2.9 billion annually to the City’s economy while helping shape the City’s identity and vitality. Yet many food businesses face challenges: distributors and processors are squeezed for space and new businesses need more incubation opportunities. What additional policies and investments are needed to help food sector businesses start, stay and grow in San Jose and continue to make critical contributions? What more needs to be done to build a healthy food system that serves all San Jose communities? The San Jose Food Works Implementation Project, just getting underway, is tackling these kinds of questions. Join us for a discussion and lunch.
Speakers include:
Nanci Klein / San Jose Office of Economic Development
Dan and Lee Bassian / Bassian Farms, Inc.
Jessica Carreira / Chef, Adega
Cayce Hill / Executive Director of Veggielution
Jacky Morales-Ferrand / Director of the San Jose Department of Housing
Kim Walesh / Director of Economic Development and Deputy City Manager
Moderator Mary Patterson / Director of Strategic Partnership at The Health Trust.
Eventbrite invitation here.
Download the event program here.
Email us at SanJoseFoodWorks@sagecenter.or
