farm to table - The Sustany® Foundation

Vendor Packet
11.13.2014
The 7th Annual
Sustainable Buzz
at the Straz Center along the Riverwalk
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FARM
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Together WE can create a Sustainable Tampa Bay
The 7th Annual Sustainable Buzz
Thursday, November 13th, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Sample the best in Chef inspired cuisine from local restaurants and
with fresh farm ingredients. Enjoy tastings of craft Bay area beer,
spirits, and wine. Join us at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Downtown Tampa on the Riverwalk to benefit The Sustany Foundation.
GENERAL ADMISSION ADVANCE TICKETS
$40 per person . $70 per couple . $45 per person at door
VIP ADVANCE TICKETS
$150 per person . $250 per couple
The Sustainable Buzz
Vendor Packet
The Sustany Foundation promotes sustainability in Tampa Bay. Every
year Sustany hosts the Sustainable Buzz, a unique event that
celebrates Tampa Bay’s progress towards sustainable living while
showcasing the many businesses that help make this happen.
The Buzz brings local restaurants, farms, breweries, and music to a
beautiful outdoor setting: the Riverwalk at the Straz Center. The
Buzz helps foster a sustainable community by connecting sponsors
and vendors with residents while increasing awareness and support
for the Sustany Foundation.
“The Buzz is
truly one-of-akind here in
Tampa.”
Record of Success- 7th Annual Sustainable Buzz in 2014
Testimonials:
“The Sustainable Buzz was a great opportunity to showcase Anise to potential new customers. We were
humbled by the crowd's response and enthusiasm. We look forward to participating again this year!”
-Sing Xuan Hurt, Owner, Anise Global Gastrobar
“The Sustainable Buzz in November is emerging as a not to miss craft beer experience in
Tampa. Attendees taste many one of a kind "special release" beers that are locally hand crafted by some of
the finest brewers in our area and only available at the event. Drink Local. Think Global.”
-Chris Barrs, President, Special Hoperations
As a vendor, you can:
• Access an exciting, growing event. In 2013 we doubled attendance over 2012 with 700 attendees. We
anticipate 1000 people in 2014.
• Get media coverage. Logos of all Buzz vendors are included on the Sustany website and in social media
posts. In 2013, the Buzz was covered by The Tampa Tribune, Fox13 News, and WFLA News Channel 8.
Online coverage: 83 Degrees, Going Green Tampa, Tampa Downtown Partnership, LocalShops1, and food
blogs. Additional social media exposure came from Sustany, volunteers, and 43 food/beverage vendors.
• Connect with the community. The Buzz attracts a diverse group, from young professionals and students to
established residents across Tampa Bay. As a food, craft beer, and wine festival, the Buzz draws attendees
who seek unique dining experiences and are interested in local food production.
• Foster sustainability in Tampa Bay. Founded in 2007, the Sustany Foundation promotes sustainability
through programs that advance economic prosperity, environmental stewardship, and social
responsibility. We coordinate the Sustainable Business Program and City of Tampa’s Green Business
Designation. The Foundation offers mini-grants and connects volunteers to local sustainably-oriented
projects. Learn more at Sustany.org.
2014 Sustainable Buzz Vendor Guidelines
ALL Partners
You will receive 2 complimentary Sustainable Buzz general admission tickets.
Please plan on being set up NO LATER than 4:45pm.
The Sustany Foundation will provide some fresh produce if requested (must be notified by October 1, 2014).
The Sustany Foundation will provide tables, linens, and specialty signage.
You are welcome to bring additional signage, a table skirt and/or additional materials to promote your
business.
Please provide a digital file (.jpg) with your logo for promotional materials.
Your logo will appear on The Sustany Foundation website, blog, and all social media outlets.
We are anticipating 40-50 vendors and 1000 guests. Please plan food/beverage quantities accordingly. This
event is a food/beverage tasting.
We will need to know the item(s) that you will provide by Friday, October 10.
All vendors will need to sign/return the Straz’s food waiver prior to Friday, October 10.
Food Partners
Please bring a dish that requires minimal on-site preparation.
Serving sizes for this event are small, sample-sized portions.
Power is available but limited; avoid electrical appliances when possible.
If power is required, please notify Sustany as soon as possible.
Beer & Wine Partners
Please bring no less than five cases of wine.
Please provide sample sized pours (4oz or less).
Sustany will provide a glass for each guest.
Please provide pitchers of water for rinsing glasses.
Sustany will provide ice. Please indicate if you will need ice and how much.
Please provide buckets for chilled wine and discarded wine.
Colored wristbands will be issued to guests who are of drinking age.
Please do not serve those without wristbands. They are not of legal drinking age.
Thank you for being our partner for the 2014 Sustainable Buzz!
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Straz Center for the Performing Arts Downtown Tampa on the Riverwalk
Company:
Contact:
Product:
Address:
Phone Number:
Email:
Highlight one way your business is sustainable in its operations (i.e. describe how you
incorporate local ingredients, water/energy conservation, community partnerships, etc.).
Sustany will make a sign displaying this fact for attendees.
Other Comments:
Yes, I am interested in receiving produce from a local farm.
Check here if you are willing to consider making a donation to the Silent Auction.
Please complete this form and return to Core Events Tampa at [email protected]
This form must be completed and returned by Thursday, October 23, 2014
The Sustany Foundation is a local nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
Together We Can Create a Sustainable Tampa Bay