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July 2019
Real Local RVA’s July Meeting with Gelati Celesti
Please join us to learn the Gelati Celesti Story from co-owner Steve Rosser. Steve will take us through the details of company growth, how they've built a successful ice cream empire in RVA, and the importance of hiring (and keeping) the right people when it comes to building a successful workplace.
Find out more »5% Day at Ellwood Thompson’s Local Market
Real Local RVA is honored to be the beneficiary of an Ellwood Thompson's 5% Day. 5% Day is an effort to recognize and give back to small organizations that create the backbone of our local community. During 5% days, Ellwoods donates 5% of that day’s sales directly to the chosen organization. Want to Volunteer?! We need your help!
Find out more »August 2019
Real Local RVA’s August Meeting with Eat It, Virginia and VA Foodie
Please join us for a special LIVE podcast recording from Eat It, Virginia! with Robey Martin and Scott Wise featuring the founder of VA Foodie Georgiana Dearing.
Find out more »September 2019
Real Local RVA’s September Meeting
Please join us to hear the story of Rappahannock River Oysters when owners Travis and Ryan Croxton are interviewed by Richmond Times Dispatch features editor Karri Peifer.
Find out more »4th Annual Farm Tour
Real Local RVA is excited to host its 4th Annual Farm Tour on Saturday, September 28th. The event is truly a unique way to experience some of the area’s best farms. Real Local holds this event yearly with the goals of introducing consumers to how their food is grown and encouraging mindful food choices. Guests will tour two farms and enjoy dinner at Oakdale, a brand new event venue in Ashland.
Find out more »October 2019
Real Local RVA’s October Meeting
Please join us to sample some delicious local products and send one to the Finals! Richmond’s food and beverage scene is alive and well in the River City. We have partnered with Hatch Kitchen and the Apple Cart Co. to bring an exciting pitch competition to RVA aimed at helping businesses launch a product and gain recognition with a larger audience.
Find out more »Pitch Competition Finals @ Hatch Kitchen!
Please join us to sample some delicious local products and hear the pitches from the 5 finalists!
Find out more »November 2019
Real Local RVA’s November Meeting
Please join us for our last meeting of the year to hear the story of Autumn Olive Farms! Autumn Olive Farms is an award winning small livestock farm owned by Clay and Linda Trainum located just north of Waynesboro in the central Shenandoah Valley.
Find out more »February 2020
Real Local RVA’s February 2020 Meeting – Farm to Table Panel Discussion
Please join us for our first meeting of 2020 on Monday, February 3rd!
We are thrilled to bring these five participants in the local food movement together for a discussion on restaurant life, farming life, and local sourcing in RVA. Moderated by Robey Martin, Richmond's go-to journalist for everything edible, the restaurants will share their approach to local sourcing, and the farmers will discuss their business plans for selling wholesale. You will hear how some of these restaurants and farmers have already worked together and what they see for the future of "Farm to Table" dining in Richmond.
Find out more »Workshop Series: Selling to the Shelf
Our workshop series in partnership with the Apple Cart Co. and Hatch Kitchen continues on Tuesday, February 11th. Build your sales confidence by learning from industry leaders tips and techniques to sell your products to wholesale accounts locally and regionally.
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