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Chris Burger, Assistant Vice President at the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, shares how manufacturers can leverage state, regional, and local resources to reduce risk, unlock incentives, and secure federal funding for new facilities or expansions. Drawing on real-world Virginia examples, he outlines how to engage EDAs early and maximize the strategic value of every dollar of capital investment.

Grayson Hoberg, Managing Director at Kerr Consulting, shares how food manufacturers can stay ahead of evolving regulations and customer standards through integrated quality assurance and compliance solutions. He explores how Sage X3 helps balance risk, quality, and cost while scaling operations and aligning compliance initiatives with long-term business goals.