Resources for Entrepreneurs
 
 

Our mission is to provide services to the entrepreneurs facing the highest barriers to entry to the food industry. Qualified businesses that become a part of our incubator program are given the opportunity to strengthen their entrepreneurial skillset in preparation for launching their food businesses through a variety of workshops. La Cocina brings in outside facilitators to share their expertise on a diverse range of topics. Whether you’re in our program or not, we welcome you to join us.

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Workshops
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

SAFETY COMES FIRST: A WORKSHOP ON ALL THINGS INSURANCE

Learn about different types of insurance and why they are important!

  • April 15, 6:00-8:00PM at La Cocina

GET IT OUT THERE: WORKING WITH DISTRIBUTORS FOR CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS

Learn the best practices when working with distributors for consumer packaged goods and how to set margins.

  • June 10, 6:00PM-8:00PM at La Cocina

 
 
 
 

THEY CAN MAKE IT WORK FOR YOU: WORKING WITH COPACKERS FOR CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS

Learn the best practices when working with a co-packer for consumer packaged goods.

  • July 15, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM at La Cocina

WORKING WITH LOCAL RETAILERS WORKSHOP

Learn what small retailers are looking for to onboard new products.

  • August 26, 6:00PM-8:00PM at La Cocina

 
 

MEET YOUR MEAT

Learn basic butchery— how to buy meat from purveyors and select the right cuts for different dishes.

  • September 16, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM at La Cocina

PULLING BENJAMINS OUT OF THE TRASH

Don’t let anything go to waste. Stocks, pickling, canning- this is a workshop on being financially savvy.

  • October 28, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM at La Cocina

 

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