Strengthening Supply Chain for Small Vendors by Hy-Vee
Hy-Vee, the employee-owned retail giant operating over 570 business units across nine Midwestern states, is hosting an Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit this fall. The event, scheduled for September 18-19, 2025, at Hy-Vee's headquarters in West Des Moines, Iowa, offers a unique opportunity for small businesses to showcase their products and gain valuable insights into the retail industry.
Small businesses specializing in grocery, produce, deli, general merchandise, frozen, dairy, beauty, or health and wellness products are invited to apply for the summit. To do so, applicants must submit their applications online at rangeme.com/opportunitysupplierimpact before the deadline of 11:59 p.m. PDT on July 14, 2025.
The selection process is competitive, with Hy-Vee inviting 80 businesses to attend the summit in person. For early-stage businesses, there's an added incentive: a live pitch competition with a $30,000 prize pool.
The summit promises to be an enriching experience, with educational sessions, networking opportunities with Hy-Vee leaders, and chances to pitch directly to category managers. A gallery of products from past summit events is available on Hy-Vee's website, offering a glimpse of what to expect.
Tina Potthoff, SVP of communications at Hy-Vee, emphasized the company's commitment to supporting local communities and the businesses within them. She stated, "We are excited to provide this platform for small businesses to grow and succeed."
Hy-Vee, ranked No. 38 on The PG 100, Progressive Grocer's 2025 list of the top food and consumables retailers in North America, continues to elevate its commitment to entrepreneurs by offering capital, coaching, and connections.
For the most up-to-date information and to apply, visit the official application page at rangeme.com/opportunitysupplierimpact. Don't miss this chance to take your business to new heights at the Hy-Vee Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit.
Small businesses in the domains of grocery, produce, deli, general merchandise, frozen, dairy, beauty, or health and wellness can submit applications online for the opportunity to showcase their products at Hy-Vee's Opportunity Supplier Impact Summit, with a deadline of July 14, 2025. The summit offers valuable insights, networking with Hy-Vee leaders, and a competition for early-stage businesses with a $30,000 prize pool.
