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September 22, 2015 By Chelsea

Evan Smith, Cherry Capital Foods

Evan is the CEO of Cherry Capital Foods: a unique food distributor based in Traverse City, MI that is building a resilient and socially just food system. They work with farmers, growers and producers both locally and regionally but only from the state of Michigan. Evan has over 35 years experience in international and domestic food distribution. Prior to joining Cherry Capital Foods in early … [Read more...]

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September 14, 2015 By Chelsea

ERIC PATTERSON, The Cook’s House

chef Eric Peterson

Eric Patterson is the co-chef and co-owner of The Cooks’ House, Local sustainable cuisine skillfully prepared and served in Traverse City. He spent close to fifteen years at Andre’s, Las Vegas’ 5 star French restaurant, including a three-year apprenticeship under Andre. At the end of his Vegas tenure, Patterson was Andre’s head chef. He has also co-authored one cookbook about “The Art & Soul … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Stories Tagged With: Eric Patterson, fulfillament, fulfillment, local food, storytelling, The cook's house, Traverse City

September 10, 2015 By Chelsea

SARAH LANDRY RYDER, The Redheads

Sarah Landry Ryder is the owner and founder of The Redheads, " Naturally Sassy." Her business practices emphasize the importance of being part of a sustainable cycle. The Redheads, located in lake leelanau, MI produce healthy, fresh, and sassy foods (mostly know for their amazing hummus) using local and organic ingredients. This talk was from January 2015 Fulfillament. in Traverse City, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: fulfillment, Hummus, Sarah Landry Ryder, The Redheads, Traverse City

September 10, 2015 By Chelsea

PETE FARMER, Farmer Foot Drums

Originally a teacher and historian by trade, Pete Farmer is a self-taught musician, craftsman, and businessman, following his passions for music, design, and working with his hands. He started Farmer Footdrums in 2005, working by day as a high school teacher, and working by night in a rented single car garage to work on designs and build a foot played drum kit with shakers, tambourines, snare, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: Farmer Foot drums, foot percussion, fulfillament, fulfillment, man band, Pete Farmer

September 10, 2015 By Chelsea

JEFF JOUBRAN, Sweet Pea and Downtown Association

“Why do I do what I do? I have learned that I can actually make a difference with my passions and strengths” – JEFF JOUBRAN- Sweet Pea & Downtown TC president, January 2015 Fulfillament speaker This talk was from January 2015 Fulfillament. in Traverse City, MI Fulfillament is a storytelling event featuring local community leaders & entrepreneurs who share their journey towards … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: fulfillament, fulfillment, Jeff Joubran, Sweet Pea

September 8, 2015 By Chelsea

DON COE, Black Star Farms

A graduate of Cornell Hotel School, Don Coe served 5 years in the US Navy and then managed restaurants and clubs before getting into the wines and spirits business. During his 23-year career with Allied Domecq Spirits & Wine, formerly Hiram Walker, Don was responsible for marketing and sales of group wines and spirits in various markets worldwide. He recently finished two terms on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Stories Tagged With: Black Star Farms, Don Doe, fulfillament, fulfillment, Old mission, sustainable agriculture

September 5, 2015 By Chelsea

JERRY DENNIS, Big Maple Press

author Jerry Dennis

Jerry Dennis has been professionally writing books and essays about the places where nature and human culture meet since 1986. His essays and short fiction have appeared in more than 100 publications, including The New York Times, Smithsonian, Audubon, Orion, American Way, Gray’s Sporting Journal, and Michigan Quarterly Review. Last year, Jerry teamed with artist Glenn Wolff and his wife Gail  to … [Read more...]

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September 5, 2015 By Chelsea

ELLEN FRED, Elf & Conservation Partners

Ellen Fred

“I went to law school later in life after I had spent many years following my heart – traveling, volunteering on organic farms, saving ancient redwoods, and founding nonprofit organizations. When I finally decided to go back to school, I knew exactly what I wanted to do – land conservation law – and I sought out a law school that offered classes in that area. I was then hired by my law professor … [Read more...]

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