PCC Grand Funding Cycle
All applications due October 31, 2025, and a recording of recent “Office Hours” with your Q & A is here! Passcode: LCd4!#2h
In the News
- FORBES MAGAZINE FEATURE: “Alec’s Ice Cream Secures $11 Million Series A Funding To Support The Explosion Of Culture Cup And Transition Regenerative Dairy Farms” is a Forbes story about Alec’s Ice Cream in Petaluma. PCC funding paid for a machine that allows them to pack into four-packs before going into the freezer.
- CHEESE MARKET NEWS: As American cheesemakers have gained increased global recognition, PCC Director Carmen Licon noticed one thing missing, compared to their European counterparts: Access to vocational training. (See below for webinar info.)
- A BRIDGE RESTORED: Washington creameries such as Mount Rainier were recently challenged by the collapse of the White River Bridge which connects Enumclaw and Buckley; however, 24/7 efforts are restoring the artery sooner than expected. Small businesses are encouraged to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans if impacted by the disaster.
- PCC on YOUTUBE! You’ve seen us on Instagram and Facebook – now subscribe for videos about dairy stars and products on YouTube!
Mark Your Calendars
- OCT. 22-23, INTRODUCTION TO DAIRY PRODUCT LABELING, 1:00 p.m., Virtual five-hour webinar by the International Dairy Foods Association. This two-session training opportunity will provide you and your staff with the essential information you need to produce compliant and effective labels, as well as other issues such as “Coming Soon” policy changes including FDA’s proposed Front of Pack Nutrition Labeling, recyclable packaging claims and the updated definition for “healthy” claims.
- OCT. 22, EXCLUSIVE AMERICAN CHEESE SOCIETY WEBINAR, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. MT — “CURD Program: Shaping the Future of Cheesemaking through Vocational Education” Dr. Carmen Licon, PCC Director, shares insights on this groundbreaking vocational initiative for the next generation of cheesemakers. RSVP here. If you can’t attend live, the recording will be offered in the ACS Learning Center after the event.
- CDIC 2026 SCHEDULE: Lots on the horizon for 2026 courses! And don’t forget this three-day workshop covering ice cream technology at Chapman University December 4-6.