Upcoming Classes & Events

Culture fuels creativity—and smart brands know how to make it their superpower. Join us for a lively discussion with entrepreneurs who’ve turned their heritage into standout products that resonate far beyond their communities. We’ll dive into the power of cultural storytelling, navigating diverse markets, and building cross-cultural connections that drive success.  Agenda:   4:00 PM - […]

Successful Retail Rollouts Series  This three-part series equips entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills to confidently prepare their products and businesses for retail success. Each session focuses on a critical aspect of retail readiness, from understanding the buyer’s perspective to creating impactful promotional strategies. Whether you’re preparing to launch in retail or optimize your existing […]

Building a Scalable Food Business Series with Ingredion Take your food business from concept to scalable success with this two-part workshop. Designed for food entrepreneurs at all stages, this series provides practical insights and actionable strategies to help you navigate the challenges of recipe development, shelf-life optimization, and business scaling. Each session features an expert-led […]

Follow your dreams of starting a food business with our help. Join Natalie Shmulik of The Hatchery and Cheryl Balough of Balough Law Offices to go through a food business checklist and make sure you structure your business correctly from the start. This class covers required licensing, certification, financing, and branding.  This event is free for residents of the West Side communities. Connect with […]

The Fresh Market, a leading grocer with over 150 locations in the United States, joins us to share the strategy and understanding needed to get on their shelves. Let their team walk you through the key steps to becoming a supplier, from understanding buyer expectations to merchandising. Navigate The Fresh Market’s application process, meet retail […]

Building a Scalable Food Business Series with Ingredion  Take your food business from concept to scalable success with this two-part workshop. Designed for food entrepreneurs at all stages, this series provides practical insights and actionable strategies to help you navigate the challenges of recipe development, shelf-life optimization, and business scaling. Each session features an expert-led […]