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Tricia Phelps
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(877) 562-2539 localfoodmarketing.com
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Nonprofit Experience
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Years of Nonprofit Experience
20+ years
Nonprofit Clients
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Nonprofit Roles
Advisor/Mentor
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Pro Bono Consultant
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Organization Type
For-profit
Sectors
  • Children, Youth, and Families
  • Community Development
  • Economic Development
  • Employment and Training
Professional Affiliations / Licenses
National CSA Innovation Network Midwest Vegetables Growers Network Food Systems Leadership Network Michigan CSA Network Motor City Match Marketing TA Provider ProsperUS Detroit Marketing TA Provider Great Lakes Regional Food Business Center Marketing TA Provider
Geographic Area
Southeast Michigan Region
Languages
  • No Other Languages Spoken
Demographics of Provider
  • Arab and/or North African and Southwest Asian
  • White
Fees
  • Flat fee by project
Mission Statement
Taste the Local Difference is a woman-owned and woman-led marketing agency that specializes in communication strategy for purpose-driven food and farm businesses. Through collaboration and constant learning, our goal is to protect the integrity of local food and foster sustainability for food and farming entrepreneurs. Our affordable services have been used by nonprofits and community organizations as well, including: regional networks, policy councils, advocacy organizations, statewide nonprofits and more. Partner with us to confidently tackle your next (or first!) marketing project, expand your marketing skills, and build a sustainable processes that can support you for years to come.
Why do you think it’s important for your business or organization to support nonprofits and community organizations in Southeast Michigan and what kind of positive impact do you think your work could have?
We've done marketing work for clients that have nothing to do with local food systems, and enjoy these types of projects with values aligned organizations. That said, I think the biggest positive impact we can have comes in the form of supporting food systems non-profits, community or economic development groups with food related projects, or family services groups working on nutrition education or SNAP-based incentives. Our background in marketing paired with expertise in the local food system means our efforts can make a much more significant impact for these organizations and their target markets. We can develop messaging and strategy without needing the same type of cumbersome food systems education a traditional marketing agency might need, and because we deeply understand the environment we can truly make a difference and take their efforts to the next level.