Upcoming Classes & Events

Successful businesses are backed by a strong team, and hiring the right person starts with a great job description. Join this immersive session to build an appealing job description and learn the foundational skills of a successful interview. The session will include sample job descriptions, terminology suggestions, and key questions to help identify the best people …

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Come meet your local Chicago CPG entrepreneurs & experts over some good conversations and drinks. Thank you to The Hatchery for hosting! Sampling opportunities will be available. If you're interested in demoing your brand's product, please check the Chicago channel in Slack and fill out the form (food, beverage, beauty or health brands only). Looking forward …

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Consumers expect food products to have a superior sensorial profile, better functional and nutritional properties with extended product shelf-life. Learn how to preserve textures of frozen, baked, shelf stable, and refrigerated foods with culinologist and ingredient expert, Connor Thompson from Ingredion. Learn to troubleshoot common texture flaws like crumbly cookies/crackers, icy ice cream, leeching pie fillings, …

Improving Shelf-life & Textures for Consumer Appeal Read More »

REGISTER HERE FOR FREE Are you a small business owner in the heart of Chicago seeking to breathe new life into your establishment and boost its appeal? The Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) is your gateway to success! During this enlightening session, you'll gain valuable insights into: The SBIF application process Project eligibility criteria A …

Small Business Improvement Fund Info Session Read More »

As more consumers and competitors carefully examine packaging, new FDA regulations are emerging to ensure that the claims businesses make are accurate. Join specialist attorneys from ArentFox Schiff to learn about the language needed to ensure your food industry product meets FDA regulation requirements and satisfies customer inquiries.    About the Speakers:  Malerie Ma Roddy …

Label Claims: Legal and Regulatory Overview Read More »

Calling all food and beverage business owners in Chicago: join us on August 30 for networking and an impactful discussion with industry experts on how to overcome challenges to growth at every stage! Join us to gain insights from local experts on how to tackle obstacles related to scaling your business.You won’t want to miss this opportunity to get trusted business advice …

Samuel Adams Brewing the American Dream Panel + Networking Event: Chicago Read More »

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. To …

Starting A Food Business Read More »

When you think of the word "brand", it's more than a logo, color, or name. Dive into the captivating world of brands that truly thrive! Forge deeper connections with your audience, amplify your business’s impact, and link emotions to your brand in powerful ways. Unconventional brand strategies that work Master customer, buyer, and investor communication …

Your Logo is Great, But How’s Your Brand? Read More »

FREE TO ATTEND • DONATIONS WELCOME REGISTER HERE Fulton Fest is a street festival to showcase entrepreneurs from both incubators, Make City and The Hatchery Chicago as a dedicated event to sell products, shop from one another, and spend time together! Saturday, September 16, 2023 12 PM - 6 PM Fulton St Between Damen Ave …

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The digital landscape is transforming due to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance in ecommerce and other platforms, with high-profile lawsuits against companies like Winn Dixie, Domino's, and Beyoncé. Safeguard your online presence and learn growth-friendly tactics to remain ADA compliant. Actionable strategies to shield your business Crafting a digital space that embraces all The …

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