On Saturday, September 26, Net Impact Chicago will be touring The Plant, a former meat packing plant that is now a net-zero energy food business incubator. Using a closed resource loop, this repurposed industrial building is a joint effort of private business and a non-profit to provide permanent tenant spaces at low rent to sustainable food businesses in the Back of the Yards neighborhood.
We will be on a private tour that starts at noon where we will learn about their operations. Afterwards, there will be a chance to continue the conversation at Pleasant House Bakery with others in the Net Impact community.
If you arrive early to The Plant, you will be able to shop the resident businesses’ products at their weekly Farmer’s Market, which starts at 11:00 am.
Transportation to/from the CTA will be coordinated for those interested after registration.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Farmer's Market: 11:00 am–12:00 pm
Tour Time: 12:00–1:00 pm (please arrive 10 minutes early)
Optional Lunch at Pleasant House Bakery: ~1:30–3:00 pm
LOCATION
The Plant: 1400 West 46th Street
Pleasant House Bakery: 964 West 31st Street
COST
There is a $10 fee per person to tour The Plant. If you attend the lunch afterwards, we will be dividing up the bill per person.
