Want to start a food business, but not sure where to start? Or are you a current small food business owner, but not sure if you are abiding by regulations or what resources are available to you?
Look no further!
Register is now open for this upcoming seminar hosted by North Carolina Cooperative Extension-Wilkes County Center and the Wilkes Community College Small Business Center:
"Navigating the NC Food Industry: Essentials and Best Practices for NC Food Entrepreneurs"
This workshop will include guest presenters from the local and state level, including Wilkes County Environmental Health, N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Wilkes Community College Small Business Center, N.C. State University's Safe Plates Program, and others!
We will also be joined by respected chef and entrepreneur, Dani Black, who will provide business planning considerations, such as financial forecasting, navigating regulations, and dealing with operational realities from the perspective of someone who has owned and managed multiple food businesses firsthand.
Topics to be covered include:
- The roles of the Wilkes County Health Department, N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Wilkes Community College Small Business Center, and N.C. Cooperative Extension
- Requirements for processing food in your home: freeze dried foods, candies, jams and jellies, baked goods, acidified food products, and value-added supplements
- Catering, Food Trucks, Fundraisers, & Temporary Food Stands
- Food products requiring Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plans
- Food business planning resources and considerations from respected chef and entrepreneur, Dani Black
SEPTEMBER 27 2024, 1-5PM
WILKES COUNTY AGRICULTURAL CENTER
CONFERENCE ROOM C
416 EXECUTIVE DR.
WILKESBORO NC 28697
Attendance is free, but we do ask that you register ahead of time through Eventbrite: Click here to register
This is sure to be an informational event for food business entrepreneurs at all stages of business, whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or already active with your business.
Contact Elisa Phillips with any questions.
