Upcoming Classes & Events

The delivery of your business pitch is just as important as the words that make it up. This interactive workshop will teach and explore ways to maximize your speaking voice’s impact on critical discussions with prospective investors, consumers, and more. Discover unique ways to build confidence and flip your pitch delivery from flat to authentic, …

The Art of the Sell: Optimize Your Voice for Your Pitch Read More »

Co-manufacturing is a common next step for businesses looking to reduce labor, increase volume, and accelerate time to market. In this session, experts demystify the co-manufacturing process, including what a good contract looks like, deciding when it’s the right move for a company, and how to evaluate prospective co-manufacturers for long-lasting partnerships.      About …

An Insider’s Guide to Co-manufacturing Read More »

Register Here If you're looking for your dream job or simply exploring options, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with potential employers. Hiring for roles such as: welders, assemblers, inventory control forklift operators, industrial maintenance mechanics, convertor operators, EHS roles, T&D roles, food and beverage manufacturing, and more. This free job fair brings together …

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34% of consumers reported that they discovered a brand solely through influencer social media posts, according to the Marketing Dive. This networking event will showcase how to expand your reach and build audience trust through ambassador and influencer marketing.  Discover ways to activate your current network, what to consider when hiring an influencer, how to …

Networking Event: Leveraging Ambassadors and Influencers to Grow Your Brand Read More »

Understanding your company’s financial health is one of the most vital skills to develop. Learn the functional use of a cash flow statement and how to leverage your financial data to effectively manage your budget. Discover how they work together, and what you can do to easily track your business’s finances for continued success.    …

Get to Know Your Financials: Cash Flow Statements and Budget Management Read More »

REGISTER HERE Agenda  12:00 – 12:30 pm: SQF Introduction: The business case for achieving SQF certification 12:30 – 1:00 pm: First steps in establishing your FSMS - Risk Assessment 1:00 – 1:20 pm: Emerging Brands - Case studies in success with SQF 1:20 – 1:50 pm: Break out discussions 1:50 – 2:00 pm: Wrap Up …

Getting Started With Food Safety for Emerging Brands Read More »

You have a strong brand message, and it’s important that it resonates with your target audience. This immersive session covers social media writing, mission statements, and branding to develop the key communication building blocks needed to test your market and get the most out of your website and digital marketing strategies.     About the Speaker: …

Brand Messaging: Communicate Your “Why” 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 »

Take your product to a regional, national, or global market with a brand like Costco Wholesale. Join Amy Becker to learn about the standards and benchmarks that your products must meet to become a supplier for a big-box, national retail and wholesale chain to secure large, new accounts.    About the Speaker: Amy Becker is …

Become a Costco Vendor Read More »

Drive local awareness and sales in one of Chicago’s fastest growing, boutique retail environments. Join this session to learn what it takes to land a coveted spot on the shelves at Dom’s. We will discuss standards, criteria, and how building relationships with retailers is essential to building your brand presence.    About the Speakers: Lauren …

Get on Shelves at Dom’s Kitchen & Market Read More »