Chatham-Kent entrepreneurs looking to start a food-based business can now take part in a seminar series aimed at making their entrance into the industry as smooth as possible.
Foodpreneur Advantage, a regional collaboration of Small Business Enterprise Centres, is offering a wealth of food industry knowledge through free online seminars being offered through Chatham-Kent Economic Development’s Small Business Centre.
The program gives participants access to industry experts with detailed guides to starting a food business, marketing and branding their products, along with more in-depth aspects of the industry such as costing and pricing, packaging and labelling requirements, and navigating the world of regulatory compliance.
“Foodpreneur Advantage is a fantastic program for Chatham-Kent entrepreneurs looking to enter, or expand into, the food service industry,” said Doug Robbins, Chatham-Kent Economic Development Officer, in a press release.
“The quality and quantity of information offered by this program will be a great asset to anyone interested in taking their product from farm to shelf.”
For food production and distribution businesses already in market, the Foodpreneur Scale-Up Program is available.
This is a 10 week training, mentoring and coaching program designed for businesses that have already shown high growth potential.
Successful applicants to this program may also be eligible to receive up to $5,000 as part of the training and grant program as well as additional mentorship.
“Foodpreneur Advantage bolsters the already robust learning resources offered to local small business owners through Chatham-Kent Economic Development’s Small Business Centre,” Robbins said.
“We’re committed to helping our local entrepreneurs and small business owners in every step along their food journey.”
For more information on the Foodpreneur Advantage program, visit their website.
