The Recipe for Growth: A Spotlight on Food and Beverage Manufacturing
The Recipe for Growth: A Spotlight on Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Presented by Ixonia Bank & ProHealth Care
Join us for an executive-level conversation highlighting growing companies in Southeast Wisconsin within one of our region’s core driver industries. Hear how these businesses have adapted to industry trends, responded with innovation, and continued to grow in a competitive market.
Date
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Time
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Location
The Ingleside Hotel | Oakton Ballroom
2810 Golf Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072
Featured Speakers
Sharad Chadha
President & CEO, Sprecher Brewing
Named the “Number 1 Root Beer in the United States” by the New York Times, Sharad has helped Sprecher triple its sales and expand its footprint to all 50 states, marking a 400% increase in distribution over the past five years.
Mark Crave
Managing Partner, Crave Cheese
Mark leads Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, a family-owned dairy and creamery that produces award-winning cheeses using milk from its own herd, demonstrating a fully integrated farm-to-cheese model rooted in sustainability and rural community impact.
Jeremy Thompson
President & CEO, Denali Ingredients
As one of the country’s leading custom ingredient and flavor manufacturers, Jeremy is leading Denali Ingredients as it partners with top-tier brands and delivers innovative inclusions found in many of today’s most popular food products.
Nick Novak
President, Midwest Food Products Association
As President of the Midwest Food Products Association, Nick oversees the strategic direction and operations for the food processing industry across Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
Deb Reinbold
President, Thrive Economic Development
Deb is President of Thrive Economic Development and Executive Director of the Jefferson County Economic Development Consortium, driving strategic growth, workforce, and housing initiatives in greater Jefferson County.
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