Upcoming Classes & Events

Understanding how inflation affects your food business is important since price changes affect every part of a business. Join Laura Estes  and Karl Riley II of Fifth Third Bank and Bob Kassal of US Foods to learn the importance of your business’s future financial health. This class covers inflation, sourcing ingredients, and anticipating changes without losing profit.   About the Presenters:   Laura Estes is an Executive […]

Follow your dreams of starting a food business with our help. Join Natalie Shmulik of The Hatchery and Cheryl Dancey 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 […]

Move your product from screen to doorstep by establishing an e-commerce strategy. Join Cheryl Dancey Balough of Balough Law Offices, Anna Maria Viti-Welch of The Viti Companies, and Tony Perrino of UPS to sell online successfully. This class covers digital promotion, e-commerce laws, shipping strategy, and protecting your business from the most common mistakes.  This class is presented in proud partnership with […]

Developing an approachable and user-friendly website is crucial for e-commerce success. Jon Schickedanz of The Alliance Lab and Daniela Bolzmann of MindfulGoods.co will give an overview of different e-commerce solutions and how to choose the right platform for online sales. This class will cover: Amazon coaching, branding, digital marketing strategies, and SEO basics.  This class is presented in proud […]

It is critical for entrepreneurs to " into a leadership role from the beginning," says our CEO, Natalie Shmulik, in her recent article in Food Entrepreneur Magazine. Communicating with confidence can make or break a business’s success. Whether it’s closing a sale or hiring a superstar, Melissa Harris of M. Harris & Co will help refine your communication […]

Continued e-commerce success is contingent upon a business’s ability to grow and adapt to an ever-changing market. Join Steve Dimmitt of Groupon to discuss price points to make a profit, promotions to target the right audience, and partnerships to grow beyond your current market. This class covers adapting a product for digital sales, partner relationship sustainability tactics, […]