Events
Join Us at an Upcoming Event
Join us for workshops, networking, and mentorship opportunities tailored to support and grow emerging food companies. Let's fuel your dreams together!
View the event listing below for more information and registration.
Founder Chat: Matt Jamie of Bourbon Barrel Foods
Join us for an evening with Matt Jamie, the founder of Bourbon Barrel Foods. Matt Jamie founded America’s first soy sauce microbrewery in 2006, pioneering the use of repurposed bourbon barrels in food production. What began as a single idea of brewing soy sauce in bourbon barrels has since grown into a nationally recognized artisan foods company producing more than 100 barrel-aged and bourbon-smoked products under the Bourbon Barrel Foods brand.
Each product tells a story rooted in Jamie’s dedication to craftsmanship and place — inspired by the culinary traditions of Louisville, the heritage of Bourbon Country, and the legacy of Kentucky bourbon. From soy sauce and spices to jams and chocolates, every item is carefully crafted in small batches, using bourbon barrels to age, smoke, or infuse bold, Southern flavors.
Matt will be sharing his story and experience with us, answering your questions, and giving insight on how he went from basement to barrel.
Wednesday, October 29th at SparkHaus in Covington
5:30: Doors open, mingle and get settled
6:15-7:00: Chat with Matt
7:00-8:00: Mix and Mingle
Good n' Local Food Show
Save the Date for the 2026 Good n’ Local Food Show!
Join us for the region’s wholesale food show featuring all-local makers!
FUNDING: Panel & Mentoring Program
Member Programming: Funding Mentor Panel
Monday, August 11, 2025
9:00 AM 12:00 PM
1819 (map)
Please join us for a morning of group learning and one-on-one development on all things small business funding!
Our experts will teach us via a moderated panel and then you will branch off to have individual sessions with three mentors of your choosing.
Please register using the following link (GnL members - use your member code to waive the fee!):
https://events.humanitix.com/gnlfunding
Mentor sign-up sheets will be sent prior to the event
SALES: Panel & Mentoring Program
Join us for our November Mentoring Circle! We are so grateful to Main Street Ventures & 1819 for hosting this event!
Parking is free (ignore the notes about paying, we've been advised this is a free lot and if you receive a ticket we can help get that cleared) We will be in room 220!
September is all about the SALE! From local store owners to city initiatives, we are curating an incredible group of speakers & mentors for you to meet to feel supported through selling your products!
Event Agenda
8:30 Doors Open
9-9:15 Welcome
9:15 - 10:15: Panel Q&A
10:15 - 10:30: Break
10:30 - 1:00: 25-minute Mentoring sessions (5 sessions per mentor, each attendee can register for 3 sessions).
Coffee & Light bites are included.
This event is free for our Good n' Local members & ticketed for non members. If you want to learn more about memberships please check out Good n' Local!
MARKETING: Panel & Mentoring Program
Join us for our September Mentoring Circle! We are so grateful to Main Street Ventures & 1819 for hosting this event!
Parking is free (ignore the notes about paying, we've been advised this is a free lot and if you receive a ticket we can help get that cleared) We will be in room 220!
September is all about MARKETING! From photographers to PR to social media guru's we will have a wide array of panelists & mentors for you to meet!
Event Agenda
8:30 Doors Open
9-9:15 Welcome
9:15 - 10:15: Panel Q&A
10:15 - 10:30: Break
10:30 - 1:00: 25-minute Mentoring sessions (5 sessions per mentor, each attendee can register for 3 sessions).
Coffee & Light bites are included.
This event is free for our Good n' Local members & ticketed for non members. If you want to learn more about memberships please check out Good n' Local!
Good n' Local Panel & Mentoring Program
Join us for our July Mentoring Circle! We are so grateful to Main Street Ventures & 1819 for hosting this event!
Parking is free (ignore the notes about paying, we've been advised this is a free lot and if you receive a ticket we can help get that cleared) We will be in room 220!
Event:
8:30 Doors Open
9-9:15 Welcome
9:15 - 10:15: Panel Q&A -
10:15 - 10:30: Break
10:30 - 1:00: 25-minute Mentoring sessions (5 sessions per mentor, each attendee can register for 3 sessions).
Coffee & Light bites are included. Members will receive an email to sign up for their 3 mentoring sessions starting July 1st. Members will be able to sign up for mentoring sessions beginning 7/8!
Good n’ Local Kickoff Event
Please join Incubator Kitchen Collective & Main Street Ventures as we officially launch Good n' Local!
What to Expect:
Kick-off announcement of Good n' Local & board introductions
Engaging discussions with small food brands that have national sales
Panel of Experts - Hear from a panel of experts from sales to buyers on what they are looking for in bringing on new products
Delicious Snacks- Thanks to ButterCat Dairy & Brewed & Frothy Coffee for supporting us with small bites
Booth Visits- Visit Graeters, Paktli Foods & In the Curious Kitchen as they set up for a market or food show to learn best practices
