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Food Startup 101

February 16 | 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center

Thinking of starting a food business? Join us for a FREE, in-person Food Startup 101 covering the essential first steps—from idea to launch.
Looking to start a food business, but not sure where to begin?

Join us for a FREE, in-person Food Startup 101 evening designed to help aspiring food entrepreneurs turn ideas into action.

Whether you’re dreaming of a food truck, packaged product, bakery, catering business, or pop-up concept, this one-hour session will walk you through the essential first steps—without the overwhelm.

What we’ll cover:

How to move from idea → viable food business
Common startup paths (home-based, commercial kitchen, food truck, CPG, and more)
Licensing, permits, and food safety basics (what you actually need—and when)
Cost realities and early budgeting considerations
Local resources available to support you at every stage
 

Contact: Joshua Baker
Phone: (712) 256-7728
Email: [email protected]

Categories: Community, Educational

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