Only a Few Days Left to Apply: Hy-Vee Supplier Impact Summit Empowers Small Businesses
If you’re a small business owner looking to grow, this is your moment.
The Hy-Vee Supplier Impact Summit is more than an event, it’s a game-changing opportunity designed to connect small businesses with real decision-makers inside one of the most respected grocery chains in the Midwest.
Happening September 18–19, 2025, in West Des Moines, Iowa, this two-day summit brings together Hy-Vee category managers, executives, and small business champions for an experience that could take your product from pitch to shelf, all in one place.
And here’s the catch:
👉 Applications close July 14, 2025!
Selected participants will be notified by July 29.
💡 What’s in It for You?
From emerging startups to scaling product lines, this summit offers real access and tangible tools for growth. If selected, you’ll experience:
- 1:1 Buyer Meetings with Hy-Vee category managers
- A Live Pitch Competition with $30,000 in cash prizes
- Educational sessions led by Hy-Vee experts
- A Supplier Expo with live demos and direct product feedback
- Guaranteed shelf space for top-performing vendors
- E-commerce features and national exposure opportunities
- Access to the Hy-Vee Go Big Show, their premier internal product expo
And the best part?
✅ There’s no cost to attend. (Meals and programming included; travel/lodging not covered.)
🛍️ Who Should Apply?
U.S.-based small businesses with domestically made products in categories such as:
- Grocery
- Produce
- Frozen
- Dairy
- Deli
- General Merchandise
- Beauty
- Health & Wellness
If you’re ready for your next big break, and you have the passion and product to match, this summit was built for you.
🗓️ What to Expect
Day 1: Education, Insight & Pitch Competition
- Executive welcome + kickoff
- Sessions with Hy-Vee leaders
- Live Pitch Competition for selected applicants
Day 2: Buyer Meetings & Expo
- 1:1 product meetings with Hy-Vee merchants
- Live supplier demos
- Networking, mentoring, and direct procurement discussions
Why Hy-Vee?
Hy-Vee’s mission is simple: empower small businesses by creating opportunities that are accessible, meaningful, and built for long-term success. Their Supplier Impact Summit is a direct reflection of that commitment, investing in businesses that drive innovation, inclusion, and local economic growth.
⏳ Don’t Wait — Apply Before It’s Too Late!
There are only a few days left to submit your application. Whether you’re ready to scale your business or take that first big leap, this summit is a powerful platform to make it happen.
📅 Apply by July 14, 2025
📍 Event Date: September 18–19, 2025
📍 Location: Hy-Vee Headquarters, West Des Moines, Iowa
👉 Apply now on RangeMe or ECRM and get ready to pitch, connect, and grow.
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