West Valley Mayors or their representative will share 3 highlights from their city. Currently, the Honorable Mike Pineda (Avondale), Alexis Hermosillo (El Mirage), Joe Pizzillo (Goodyear), Thomas Schoaf (Litchfield Park), Jason Beck (Peoria), and Kevin Sartor (Surprise) are confirmed.
Tuesday, June 3
11:15 am - 11:50 am: Registration & Open Networking
11:50 am - 1:15 pm: Lunch & Program
Charley’s At The Lakes, 19260 N. Westbrook Parkway, Peoria, AZ 85382
WVWNA Members $35
Non-WVWNA Members $39
Register
Reservations close 5 pm, May 29.
Brought to you by the City of Peoria & Local First Arizona
FREE | Exclusive In-Person Series
With 2025 nearly halfway through, now is the perfect time to level up your food business! Don’t miss Peoria Plates: Food Business Owner Growth Series—a dynamic, hands-on workshop series designed to help you grow, adapt, and thrive in today’s food industry.
Topic: Know Your Numbers: Pricing, Costs & Profits for Food Business Success
Whether you're a market vendor, caterer, cottage food operator, mobile food vendor, or just getting started in the food space, this session will equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to succeed.
And yes—coffee and pastries will be provided to keep you fueled while you learn!
💡 What You'll Learn:
- How to price your products strategically and sustainably
- The true costs of doing business (and how to track them!)
- How to build a simple, effective Profit & Loss (P&L) statement
- Smart tips to maximize your profitability
✅ Perfect For:
- Food producers
- Cottage food operators
- Mobile vendors
- Early-stage food entrepreneurs
You’ll walk away with practical tools you can apply immediately—plus the chance to sign up for free technical assistance to support your food venture long after the workshop ends.
👉 Bring your numbers, your questions, and your calculator—let’s make your money make sense!
Meet Your Speaker
Gabe Gardner has been working in food since he was 13, washing dishes at his family’s restaurant. A life spent working with food enables him to help small food businesses celebrate the diversity of Arizona produce and flourish in the process. He manages all of Local First Arizona’s food initiatives across the state.Photo Booth
Hole In One Contest for $25,000 cash prize
Closest to the Pin Contest 120 yards
Putting Contest wins a Callaway Odyssey Putter
Raffles will be going throughout the evening for a Callaway Elyte Driver, Callaway Opus Sand Wedge, Golf Balls, Membership giveaways and B9 Swag
Peoria’s entrepreneurs and community leaders are invited to join us for a casual, welcoming morning of coffee, sweet treats, and conversation with your local economic development representatives. Whether you're looking for resources like technical assistance, funding, educational programs, or connections with local organizations, this is the perfect opportunity to chat with fellow entrepreneurs and learn about the support available to you.
There will be opportunities to bring in other city representatives from various departments and organizations to share helpful information that could benefit your business, so please let us know what you need! It’s a great chance to network, share ideas, and gain insights to help your venture thrive!
If you have specific questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to our economic development team at Business@peoriaaz.gov. We look forward to connecting with you!
Presented By: Mike Gombrich and Garrett Smith, Private Wealth Advisor and Financial Advisor
Q&A With: Matthew Gobbato, Estate Planning/Probate Attorney
Estate planning is more than just a legal process—it’s about ensuring your values, assets, and wishes endure for future generations. In this seminar, you’ll learn how to craft a personalized estate plan that safeguards your legacy, minimizes taxes, and provides peace of mind. Discover strategies for protecting your assets, navigating complex family dynamics, and planning for unexpected events. Leave with the knowledge to build a legacy that reflects your life’s work and secures your family’s future.
To reserve a spot: call us at 623.972.3133 or email us at nicole.dimodica@ampf.com
You must RSVP to receive access credentials for this event or seminar.
D.J. Shane, Mixx It Entertainment will be in the house! And, we are excited to welcome Ideal Insurance Agency, our meeting sponsor. We can't wait to see you at our celebration held at Charley's At The Lakes!
Tuesday, June 24
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
WVWNA Members $35
Non-WVWNA Members $39
Charley's At The Lakes, 19260 N. Westbrook Pkwy., Peoria, AZ 85382
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