Small Business Bootcamp

AHPA
Cincinnati, OH

Entering the herbal and dietary supplement industry can be daunting, especially for smaller businesses. From manufacturing and marketing compliance to branding and quality agreements, there are endless things to learn to responsibly grow your business.

Join AHPA for their first-ever Small Business Bootcamp, a 1-day workshop in Cincinnati, OH, held in conjunction with AHPA's Botanical Congress and United Plant Savers' International Herb Symposium. You'll learn from expert faculty, engage in focused breakout sessions, and network with other business owners and industry members. Workshop materials, including presentation slides, will be shared with attendees.

Event Details:

Date: Monday, Sept. 15, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (check-in and breakfast at 7:30 AM)

Faculty:

Holly Bayne, Law Office of Bayne & Associates
Thomas Dick, Mountain Rose Herbs
Asa Waldstein, Apex Compliance
Steven Yeager, Mountain Rose Herbs

The agenda includes sessions on:

The intricacies of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), including CFR 111 subparts and real-world examples of how to prepare for and act during an FDA inspection
Best practices for marketing compliance, with detail about the nuances of how to label and market in a way that lowers FDA, FTC, and lawsuit risk
Branding and marketing for herbal businesses, with expert guidance on storytelling, visual identity, customer connection, and a personalized critique of your current brand strategy
Navigating supply and manufacturing contracts, quality agreements, and managing compliance obligations effectively

Registration:

AHPA member: $299
Non-members: $399

Registration includes breakfast and lunch, and attendees are invited to a post-workshop reception with their classmates and other AHPA members.

Space is limited! Register by May 30 to secure your spot and SAVE $50 with early bird registration.

Additional savings for groups and UpS members available. Contact Alexis Durham at adurham@ahpa.org for more information.