About The Event
This three-day program offers a flexible, choose-your-own-adventure format. Join for one, two, or all three days based on where your business needs the most support.
Day 1 (Dec. 8): Selling – Sales strategies to expand distribution and win with buyers
Day 2 (Dec. 9): Scaling – Marketing and operational insights to increase velocity and grow your brand
Day 3 (Dec. 10): Financing – Practical guidance on raising capital and building an investable business
Led by the Specialty Food Association and featuring industry experts Bob Burke, John Maggiore, and Mike Burgmaier, the Summit delivers actionable insights, real-world case studies, and meaningful networking opportunities.
This December, founders, executives, and industry leaders will come together to learn, connect, and gain the tools needed to fuel their next phase of growth.
Event Details
📅 Date: December 8-10, 2026
📍 Location: The NonProfit Center | 89 South Street, Boston, MA 02111
Co-Hosts
Bob Burke
Natural Products Consulting
Michael Burgmaier
Managing Director & Co-Founder
Whipstitch Capital
John Maggiore
President
Maggiore's Sales
Agenda
Hotel Block Options
Hyatt Regency Boston
Address: One Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617-422-5539
Rate: $185 per night- not inclusive of taxes and charges.
Date Range: December 7-9, 2026
2026 Booking Cut-off Date: October 26, 2026
Description: This hotel is approximately a 7 minute walk from the Summit location of TSNE (89 South St Ste 700, Boston, MA 02111)
Booking Instructions: Please click here book your stay.
Yotel Boston
Address: 65 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210
Phone: 1-617-377-4747
Rate: $149 per night- not inclusive of taxes and charges.
Date Range: December 7-10, 2026
Booking Cut-Off Date: November 9, 2026
Description: This hotel is approximately a 15 minute walk from the Summit location of TSNE (89 South St Ste 700, Boston, MA 02111)
Booking Instructions: Please call 1-617-377- 4747 to make your reservation. Please inform the reservation agent that you are with the Specialty Food Association Guest Room Block. Alternatively, you can click here to book your stay.
Moxy Downtown Boston
Address: 240 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617-793-4200
Rate: $159 per night- not inclusive of taxes and charges.
Date Range: December 7-10, 2026
Booking Cut-Off Date: November 20, 2026
Description: This hotel is approximately an 11 minute walk from the Summit location of TSNE (89 South St Ste 700, Boston, MA 02111)
Booking Instructions: Please click here to book your stay.
