Classes and events are provided at discounted or no-cost to residents of the West Side. Contact us to take advantage.
Follow your dreams of starting a food business with our help. Join Margaret Doherty of The Hatchery and Cheryl Balough of Balough Law Offices as they review: State of the Food Industry Introduction to Lean Startup Methodology Food Business Basics […]
About the Event: Join us as we host the Ward 27 Community Breakfast with Alderman Burnett, Walter Redmond Burnett III, at Make City. This quarterly networking event will include a […]
About the Event: McKinsey & Company research shows that a 1 percent improvement in pricing can drive an 8 percent to 9 percent increase in operating profits when sales volume remains stable. […]
Share challenges and successes with other manufacturers and makers—Connect, collaborate, commiserate, and help shape local advocacy efforts. Chicago Maker Voices: Roundtable Discussion Hosted in partnership with the Women's Business Development […]
This workshop will explore how shelf life is determined and managed across different food products, using practical examples to highlight common challenges and potential solutions. Participants are encouraged to come […]
This presentation and Q&A with Tim Garcia—Co-CEO of Food For Thought with catering and corporate dining operations in Chicago, DC, and Phoenix—is designed for catering and food service business owners […]
Join us for a casual evening of mixing, mingling, and bocce with the Chicago small business community.
Join us for an energizing evening designed for founders who are serious about turning insight into impact. This interactive event will explore how to better understand your customer, validate real demand, and […]
Calling all businesses, at every stage of growth! Food Trucks and Mobile Vendors: Are you preparing for your next inspection or looking to stay compliant and competitive? CPG Brands: Do […]
Understanding your costs is the foundation of a sustainable and profitable CPG business. This class will guide emerging food and consumer packaged goods entrepreneurs through the core principles of product […]
