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MAD Gluten Free Fest

1117 Valley Stream Drive, Madison, WI, 53711

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Ownership

The festival was organized by Meghan Stern of Dane Buy Local and Melissa Bennett, founder of Haven Gluten Free, indicating Madison-resident ownership with community-focused intent rather than corporate structure.

100/100 high confidence

Local Sourcing

The festival features local food vendors from across the state, with more than 30 vendor booths showcasing local gluten-free foods and resources in the Madison area at the inaugural event.

100/100 high confidence

Community Involvement

The event is described as a grassroots movement bringing together passionate businesses, dedicated consumers, and a thriving gluten-free community to celebrate, support, and connect, with deep community integration.

100/100 high confidence

Local Workforce

No specific information available about employee wages, tenure, or labor practices for the event organizers or staff, though the grassroots, volunteer-driven nature suggests community participation.

50/100 medium confidence

Revenue Retention

The event emphasizes building community and supporting local businesses, with revenue flowing primarily to local Madison-area vendors participating in the festival.

75/100 medium confidence

Local Presence

The business name includes 'MAD' (Madison abbreviation), has a specific Madison, WI address, and the Instagram handle focuses on the local festival identity. However, limited text content provided makes it difficult to assess personality-driven copy, owner names, or local supplier mentions.

75/100 medium confidence
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