Join Velocity Institute for Meetups in Minneapolis, Boston and Chicago!

Over the next week, we will open registration for an unmatched set of events designed to bring the Velocity Institute members and the entire private brand industry together. The announcements will include both in-person and virtual events purpose-built to create unparalleled opportunities to network, engage, learn and grow.

Today I am excited to announce the first three of those events our Velocity Institute Meetups. These FREE networking events will be held in Minneapolis, Chicago, and Boston and are designed to bring the industry together over cocktails and conversations.

Please join me as we host private brand executives from Retailers, Manufacturers & Solutions Partners.

MINNEAPOLIS Meetup

August 25, 2022

THE LOCAL
5:30-7:30pm

The iconic Irish pub The Local has been pouring whiskey since 1997, and there’s no better place to gather the industry.

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BOSTON Meetup

September 15
DISTRICT HALL
5:30-7:30pm

District Hall near the Boston Seaport is the world’s first free-standing public innovation center. The venue is the living room of Boston’s innovation community: a place where people can work, exchange knowledge, build meaningful relationships, and make their ideas happen.

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CHICAGO Meetup

November 14
Kings Dining & Entertainment Rosemont
5:30-7:30pm

End the long day on the PLMA trade show floor with a cocktail and a conversation. Kings is just steps away from the Donald E. Stephens Convention & Conference Center and the Kings Draft Room is the ideal spot to network.

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By Christopher DurhamPublished On: June 9th, 2022

About the Author: Christopher Durham

Christopher Durham is the president of the Velocity Institute. Prior to this he founded the groundbreaking site My Private Brand. He is the co-founder of The Vertex Awards. He began his retail career building brands at Food Lion and Lowe’s Home Improvement. Durham has worked with retailers around the world, including Albertsons, Family Dollar, Petco, Staples, Office Depot, Best Buy, Metro Canada. Durham has published seven definitive books on private brands, including Fifty2: The My Private Brand Project and Vanguard: Vintage Originals.