Embracing Women In the Blue Economy (Shuck & Network)

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Embracing Women In the Blue Economy (Shuck & Network)

June 21 @ 2:00 pm 5:00 pm

“We want to amplify and support women owned businesses in coastal NC. Enjoy an oyster SHUCK and seafood boil from local farmers with drinks and desserts overlooking the beautiful Riverfront of beautiful historic New Bern, NC. Event starts at 2pm. Parking is free in Convention Center parking lot. Event takes place on covered Veranda and Patio. Wear your favorite sundresses! Hear about grant criteria for women owned businesses in eastern and coastal North Carolina! Make meaningful connections!”

Riverfront Convention Center of Craven County203 South Front Street New Bern, NC 28560

Speakers

Paige O’Neill UNCWilmington – the Blue Economy Business Opportunity – https://uncw.edu/profiles/o/oneillp

Lavonda Daniels – Array Community Development Corporation – NC Shellfish Farmer Fund www.arraycdc.org

Oyster Farmers

Anchored Life Oyster Farm https://www.anchoredlifeoysterfarm.com

Seashore Oyster Company https://www.facebook.com/seashoreoystercompany/

Resources

NC Sea Grant. https://ncseagrant.ncsu.edu

Down East Mariculture. https://www.downeastmariculture.com

Coastal Federation. https://www.nccoast.org

UNCWilmington Propel online training

https://uncw.edu/research/centers/innovation-entrepreneurship/events-programs/programs/propel

NC Catch.http://www.nccatch.org

Local Seafood https://localsseafood.com

Carteret County Acquaculture Department https://carteret.edu/programs/aquaculture-technology/

$25

Riverfront Convention Center of Craven County 203 South Front Street New Bern, NC 28560

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