FISHERIES BUSINESS NETWORK EVENT, SEPTEMBER 2008

The California Fisheries Fund, Environmental Defense Fund, fishermen, and other industry representatives launched the first Fisheries Business Network (FBN) event in September 2008 entitled, “Increasing the Profitability of Fishing and Fish in the 21st Century.” The purpose of the event was to:

Provide a business networking opportunity for fishing industry leaders.
Exchange ideas and educate attendees about new business models and economic and regulatory trends in the fishing industry.
Identify and collaborate on opportunities and challenges in business practices and fishing regulations.
Share information about the California Fisheries Fund and other funding sources that are available to improve fisheries and fishing businesses.

The event was a success, with over 75 fishermen, regulators, retailers, consumers, academics, and other industry professionals sharing a diverse range of perspectives and ideas.

The agenda with video links is shown below and a summary of the event is also available.

Increasing the Profitability of Fishing and Fish in the 21st Century

Friday, September 26, 2008

Monterey, California


9:00 – 9:30 am	Welcome & Introductions
What the Fishing Business Network is About – Michael DeLapa, California Fisheries Fund How to Make Money in Fishing Today – Brian Mose, British Columbia, B.C.
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9:30 – 11:15 am	Panel: Market Trends: Why Does Sustainable Seafood Matter to Businesses?
Moderator: Gil Sylvia Changes in Consumer Demand and Regulations – Gil Sylvia, Superintendent, Coastal Oregon Marine Experiment Station, Professor, Marine Resource Economics. Hatfield Marine Science Center MSC Certification: Costs and Benefits – Natalie Webster, American Albacore Fishing Association Transitioning to Sustainable Seafood Marketing and Distribution – Giovanni Comin, President, Central Coast Seafoods Marketing Sustainable Seafood – Dave Stern, Monterey Fish Market Why Retailers are Going Sustainable: Motivations and Approaches – Tobias Aguirre, Executive Director, FishWise
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11:15 – 12:30 pm	Panel: Case Studies: Better Fish, More Money
Moderator: Stu Nelson Lessons from Other Fisheries – Stu Nelson, Nelson Bros Fisheries Ltd Multiple Distribution Strategies, Dockside, Retail and Wholesale – Mark Tognazzini, Tognazzini’s Dockside Restaurant Innovations in Morro Bay – Brett Cunningham, Morro Bay Fish Company Lessons from Lobster and Other Trap Fisheries – Dick Allen, Commercial Fishing and Consulting
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1:30 – 2:45 pm	Panel: Fishery Management Challenges: Opportunities and Constraints
Moderator: Joe Sullivan View from the State – Marija Vojkovich, Marine Regional Manager, California Department of Fish and Game View from the Federal Government – Rod McInnis, Regional Administrator, SW Region NOAA Fair and Unfair Competition from Imported Fish – David Spooner, Assistant Secretary for Import Administration, International Trade Administration Co-Management and Other Innovative Collaborations between Industry and Government – Joe Sullivan, Attorney, Mundt MacGregor L.L.P.
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2:45 – 4:00 pm	Panel: Money and Other Resources to Improve Business
Moderator: Michael DeLapa Grants for Sustainable Fisheries – Chris Blackburn, Program Manager, Ocean Protection Council Commercial Marine Vessel Owner Diesel Repowering Grant Program – David Fairchild, Transportation/Air Quality Planner, Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District Venture Capital for Seafood Businesses – Jason Winship, Managing Principal, Sea Change Investment Fund Fishery Loans – Michael DeLapa, Fund Manager, California Fisheries Fund
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