Classes and events are provided at discounted or no-cost to residents of the West Side.
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Marketer-in-residence Melissa Harris of M. Harris & Co. leads you through a case study on the rebranding and relaunch of the “Asian carp”, transforming it into the Copi. With their partners, Tetra Tech and Span Studio, hear how the transformation turned an invasive fish species into American’s new favorite dish. About the Presenter […]
Join our partner Square for a networking lunch and learn to hear ways to optimize your POS system, integrating technology into your business model, and what equipment will streamline your customer ordering process. Take advantage of this opportunity to to meet one-on-one with a Square expert, and a chance to enter and win excellent Square […]
Going from owner to CEO introduces complex challenges, such as employee benefits. The Horton Group’s John Schulte will demystify the value of benefits, creating a starting point for any organization that may be considering the cost and convenience of offering Employee Benefits. Recommended for businesses of all sizes. About the Presenter: John Schulte has […]
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 […]
The chefs from ofi will discuss how they created their gold standard, and considerations they made when creating sauces, mixes, and bakery items. The product developers explain how increasing the volume of these products while reducing fat, salt, and sugar retained their great taste. About the Presenters Nicole Edders joined ofi as senior food scientist, […]
* NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED * Each fall, we invite community members to dress up in costumes and join us at The Hatchery for our annual Harvest Fest. We'll open up The Hatchery on Saturday, October 22 from 10 am - 2 pm in partnership with the Garfield Park Neighborhood Market for giveaways, crafts, games, and as […]
Synergy Flavors’s Kevin Molidor and Ingredion’s Chef Nelson Serrano-Bahri come together to discuss how developing a nuanced understanding of texture, taste, and flavor can inspire culinary creativity. Learn how properly pairing functional ingredients can enhance a customer's experience while maintaining the integrity of your product. This immersive, interactive, in-person session offers samples to see first-hand […]
A proof of concept starts a food business and scaling up through commercialization keeps it thriving. Join Chef Nelson Serrano-Bahri from our partner Ingredion to understand product scale up requirements. This class covers ingredient and supply chain considerations, co-packer and manufacturer opportunities, distribution landscapes, and e-commerce utilization. About the Presenter: Chef Nelson Serrano-Bahri’s culinary […]
