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Board adds $15,000 to Northbound Ventures contract for statewide Food Strategy 2030 work
Summary
The board approved a $15,000 addition to a $60,000 contract with Northbound Ventures to support stakeholder engagement and synthesis for the Rhode Island Food Strategy 2030, funded by philanthropic partners and Rhode Island Commerce; staff said the plan is on track for completion in April 2025.
The board approved a $15,000 increase to the existing $60,000 contract with Northbound Ventures to provide additional capacity for stakeholder engagement and synthesis as part of the Rhode Island Food Strategy 2030.
Allison from Northbound Ventures summarized progress: staff have convened a seven‑person steering committee, a 35‑member advisory board, worked with dozens of contributors and produced 24 food‑system briefs. Allison said the strategy is on track to be completed in April 2025. Funding for the contract amendment will come from philanthropic partners and Rhode Island Commerce. The board approved the contract increase by voice vote.
