Sessions
Appalachia Regional Food Business Center
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Thu
Funding Opportunities for You!
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Fri
The core strategy of the VC2 initiative is to build scalable food and farm businesses that create real jobs by growing, buying, moving and consuming local foods. By nurturing a strong network of businesses ranging from production, processing, retail, restaurants, agri-tourism and more, we’re supporting quality jobs, sustainable agriculture, healthy food options and valuable local dollars that circulate locally. VC2 works throughout West Virginia with a range of clients, including farmer organizations or groups, food hubs, local food retail stores, economic development authorities, and more.
VC2 does not have a prescribed list of services but, rather, is designed to respond to the emergent needs of our clients and partners based on their requests to us. With the support and coaching from our VC2 business advisors, companies and other organizations submit applications for technical assistance that outline the need and nature of their project. If the project is approved, VC2 business advisors provide support directly, or they help identify and procure the best specialty consultant to provide the services the applicant needs. VC2 remains engaged throughout the project to ensure its successful implementation. We also coordinate with other resource providers to support convenings and trainings that will strengthen value chains and provide increased opportunity to food and farm businesses.