Slow Money Austin Showcase

April 21, 12:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin, TX

Slow Money Austin brings a conversation about financing our regional food system to the front steps of City Hall with an educational conference featuring leaders of this emerging industry. Local, organic and artisan-crafted food and drink are cherished assets among communities throughout the nation. Beyond the health and environmental benefits of local food production, such resources, if properly cultivated, can directly power local and regional economies. Calling for a new form of venture capital, this special event promises to redefine the value and worth of a healthy local food system, and to examine the role risk capital can play in fueling growth of such a vital market.

Featuring:

• Industry, civic and government leaders promoting sustainable economic growth
• Food producers, entrepreneurs and emerging food enterprises struggling to meet demand
• Investors, angels and members of the risk capital community interested in this emerging market
• Consumers passionate about local food options as they relate to Central Texas’ economic future

Programming highlights include:

• keynote speech by noted venture capitalist and social investor Woody Tasch, author of Inquiries into the Nature of Slow Money
• presentations highlighting the social and economic importance of the Central Texas region’s emerging local food movement
• showcases profiling key community leaders, and regional and organic food system businesses
• panel discussions exploring the challenges and opportunities facing participants in the farm-to-table-to-farm chain

Special thanks to our two underwriting sponsors:  Whole Foods and Barr Mansion!

Visit Slow Money Austin for complete details, including agenda and speaker information.

Slow Money Austin - Dai Due Supper Club Showcase Dinner at Barr Mansion

April 22, 6:00 p.m.
Barr Mansion, 10463 Sprinkle Road, Austin, TX

The following evening, on Earth Day, April 22, the Slow Money Austin Fundraising Dinner will be held at the critically acclaimed Barr Mansion, known for its historic setting and commitment to local organic cuisine and culture. This special dinner program will combine a delectable exploration of the diverse, sustainably grown riches Central Texas has to offer with a continued conversation about funding growth in our regional food system. 

No other culinary artisans prove as active or talented advocates of the slow food movement than Jesse Griffiths and Tamara Mayfield, whose acclaimed Dai Due Supper Club marries local food awareness with award-winning social and culinary experiences.  

Hosted by Slow Money Austin & Barr Mansion, featuring sustainably grown menu and special pairings.

NOTE:  If applicable, mention vegetarian preference in Comments field when ordering.