“I really believe that our state, and region, can be known as the Silicon Valley of food and beverage. We have unrealized industry strength that goes beyond our famed beer, brats and cheese (and pizza). FaB uniquely brings us all together to elevate our potential and competitive advantage.” Our Vision Giacomo Fallucca President & CEO Palermo’s Pizza FaB Executive Board
We believe in feeding our own, and the world better, together.
Cleaner, closer safer, bolder, better food and beverage
“FaB fills a void by bringing big, small, local and global companies together from across the industry. Those of us that are smaller value the time with more successful companies, while bigger companies value connecting with entrepreneurs more nimble in response to the changing demands.” Good for Business Jenny Marino President & CEO Angelic Bakehouse FaB Executive Board
FaB Wisconsin is raising industry awareness and capacity for growth, advancement and attraction with strategic focus on…
opportunity for growth And innovation
Accelerator to Build Business capacity Inaugural Class September 2015-2016
“It’s not because I like Shelley that we’ve submitted our early tenant commitment to the proposed FaB Center of Excellence. Rather, it’s because it’s smart for my business to have an entrepreneur facility located in a center dedicated to growing food and beverage businesses.” Good for Business Andy Gehl President, Contract Comestibles FaB Executive Board
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“Sustainability has become central to what we do and an important tool for attracting talent. We’ve discovered that what is good for the community and good for the environment can be good for business.” Good for Business Kim Marotta Director of Sustainability MillerCoors FaB Member
1 out of 7 go hungry 40% produced is uneaten By 2050 will need to double food production By 2050 will need to double food production
47% FaB | Grant Thornton Food and Beverage Executive Forum May 18, 2015 Of the food and beverage industry rate sustainability as extremely important
Tool for attracting talent Value to the bottom line, environment & community Tool for attracting talent Reducing waste to landfills Energy savings Capturing heat generated by compressors Ozone injections into water Reductions in water for processing
QUESTIONS? ? SHELLEY JUREWICZ BRAD ROSTOWFSKE EMILY WEINER Executive Director (e) sjurewicz@fabwisconsin.com (p) 414.287.4143 BRAD ROSTOWFSKE Director of Innovation & Research (e) brostowfske@fabwisconsin.com (p) 414.287.4135 EMILY WEINER Communications Coordinator (e) eweiner@fabwisconsin.com (p) 414.287.4106