Brand and Manufacturer Partnerships That Work - CPA/CFBN Reception at PLMA
Monday, November 16, 2026 (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM) (CST)
Description
After a long day at the PLMA show stop by the Doubletree by Hilton located a short walk from the Stephens Convention Center.
New this year will be a short but infomative program entitled "Brand and Manufacturer Partnerships That Work." The program offers best practices on how brands, co-packers, and co-manufacturers can effectively collaborate and bring products to market with outstanding results.
Before you head to dinner, network with the industry leaders and CPA members. Food and adult beverages will be served.
6:00 | Welcome | Welcome by the cohosts | Ron Puvak / Mariam Parker |
Bigger Table’s Impact | CFBN Introduction: An overview of CFBN and the impact of Bigger Table, the organization’s charitable arm. | Mariam Parker | |
CPA – Who, what and why? | An overview of the external manufacturing industry | Ron Puvak | |
6:15 | Moderated Panel Discussion | Building Better Brand & External Manufacturing Partnerships: practitioner perspectives on evaluation, selection, onboarding, common friction points, alignment, and long-term partnership success | Dr. Bryan Griffen - Moderator |
6:45 | Reception opens | ||
8:00 | Reception ends |
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5460 N River Rd
Rosemont, IL United States
The event will be held in the Duet Room on the mezzanine level. The Doubletree connects to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center via a skybridge.
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