ventures

Through a recent conference call with our innovators we were able to gather some useful information regarding good ways to build and strengthen ventures. Here are some tips we hope will spur your desire to start a venture or further develop one in progress.

Conscious Lifestyle's recent partnership with Slow Food USA included a commitment to send the social innovators leading the Conscious Lifestyle - Slow Food Ventures to Slow Food Nation in San Francisco.

Slow Food Nation (SFN) was a summit of over 60,000 people who celebrated the birth of a broad and inclusive food movement to build an American food system that is sustainable, just, and delicious. It included tastings, a farmers market, workshops, a concert, lectures, and a lot of great food.

Paul Valetutti and Kathy Helfrey represented Slow Food - Rutgers. Their venture connects local growers with Rutgers University Dining Services to dramatically increase the amount of "good, clean, and fair" food served to students.

Conscious Lifestyle is proud of the amazing mentors it matches with each of its ventures, and Grace Simmons is a good example of these high quality individuals.