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Growing Your Food Business
May 24
One event on April 19, 2023 at 12:00 am
One event on May 24, 2023 at 12:00 am
Set Your Food Business on the Right Track
This workshop will teach you the ins and outs of various types of food businesses, from how to calculate start-up costs to forecasting revenue and expenses. We’ll provide a comparison of different types of food businesses, such as food trucks and catering companies, so you can easily determine which one is best for you. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to gain invaluable insight from industry experts and experienced business owners.
3 SESSION WORKSHOP
March 15, 2023 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
April 19, 2023 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
May 24, 2023 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS
In each session, entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to gain expert’s insights on building a food business:
March 15 Session 1: Starting a Food Business | Sybil Ege, President and CEO of The Food Business
April 19 Session 2: Financing and Forecasting Your Food Business | Harriet Parker, Manager, Illinois Small Business Development Center
May 24 Session 3: Is a Food Truck Business Right for You? | Minerva Calatayud, Director of Entrepreneurial Programs and Services at WBDC
