Agenda
7:30-8:30am
Continental Breakfast and Networking
8:30-10:00am
Welcome
Peter Philips, Publisher, Fishermen’s News
Opening Remarks
Bobby Briscoe, Port of Bellingham Commissioner
Chefs and Retailers Speak
MODERATOR: Peter Philips, Publisher, Fishermen’s News
PANELISTS:
- Chef Kevin Davis, Steelhead Diner
- Chef Ben Jones, The Restaurant at Alderbrook
- Chef Bill Ranniger, Duke’s Chowder House
- Chef Eric Stover, Tom Douglas Seattle Kitchen
10:00-10:30am
Coffee Break and Networking
10:30-12:00pm
Processing and Distribution
MODERATOR: Brandii Holmdahl, Bornstein Seafood
PANELISTS:
- Al Brockmiller, Mt Vernon Commercial Cold Storage
- Ann Colonna, Oregon State University Food Innovation Center
- David Giaccio, Frozen Food Express
12:00-1:30pm
Lunch—Roundtable Discussions
1:30-3:00pm
Successful Direct Marketing Operations
MODERATOR: Paul Dye, Washington Sea Grant
PANELISTS:
- Bob Gudmundson and Melinda Sweet, Desire Fish Company
- Allan Richardson, F/V Saint Jude
- Jim Stone, Alaska Weathervane Scallops
3:00-3:30pm
Coffee Break and Networking
3:30-5:00pm
Evolving Public Policy for the Independent Fishing Family
MODERATOR: Amy Grondin, F/V Arminta
PANELISTS:
- Dale Beasley, Columbia River Crab Fishermen’s Association
- Joel Kawahara, F/V Karolee
- Robert Sudar, Fall Creek Fisheries
5:00-6:30pm
Reception