FAN's Programs & Services
FAN’s program and services are industry-led and ever evolving. FAN has a highly engaged and active membership who are seeking new opportunities through FAN to connect, collaborate and grow the food and agribusiness industry in our regions.
FAN Member Benefits
- Networking events including Member Only events
- Business Skills Workshops and Information sessions; including business and Grant writing tips
- Industry Insights including member site visits and pod-casts with members and other Industry leaders
- Meet the Makers trade show event to showcase the incredible diversity of produce and food products from the region to buyers, media, FAN members, foodies and industry stakeholders
- AgVention 'A Field Day like no other' showcasing Innovation, Invention and Ideas
- Trade show facilitation including pre, during and post show support
- National Development Program
- Export Development Program; three stage program including a master class series, 1:1 mentoring and market visit introductions
- FAN Connect an online hub and marketplace designed to improve business outcomes by connecting business groups
FAN's Achievements
- Over 300 members across the value chain
- Winner of the Social Enterprise Award at the 2018 & 2019 Sunshine Coast Business Award's
- Recipient of Food Innovation Australia Limited (FIAL) inaugural Cluster Programme delivering $900,000/3 years
- FAN’s events and workshops have been attended by more than 3,000 members and industry representatives
- Established communication channels reaching more than 8,500 members and industry representatives