Jennifer Berg, Clinical Associate Professor & Director, Graduate Food Studies Program, New York University Discussants include: Associate Professor Jo Sharma, Culinaria, & Jackly Rohel, NYU; Juneeja Varghese & Wynette Tavares, Malvern

February 26, 2016 - 12:30 to 14:30

UTSC, HW 525c

Connaught Cross-Divisional Seminar: Small Enterprises and City Foods Workshop

Date: Friday, February 26, 2016

Venue: H-Wing-525C, UTSC

Event Time: 12.30-2.30 pm.

Lunch will be served. Please RSVP with dietary preferences and to let us know if you need directions or information to: culinaria@utsc.utoronto.ca

This workshop brings together academics, community partners, and government representatives to discuss strategies for providing infrastructure and cultural resources to help launch small food entrepreneurs and immigrant newcomers into the city. Speakers and discussants will share experiences with New York City street vendors and a pilot project with Malvern Family Resource Centre and Malvern Action for Neighbourhood Change.

Featured Speaker: Jennifer Berg, Clinical Associate Professor & Director, Graduate Food Studies Program, New York University

Discussants & Confirmed Participants include: Associate Professor Jo Sharma, Culinaria, & Jacklyn Rohel, NYU Juneeja Varghese & Wynette Tavares, Malvern Action for Neighbourhood Change; UTSC Food Partnerships: City of Toronto Economic Development and Culture Division