I am so happy to finally release the schedule for our 2024 Microenterprise Development Program! Sponsored by Montgomery County, Maryland, our mission is to help food business entrepreneurs strengthen their brands and grow their businesses. This year we will feature four themes:
September 4, 5, 6 11am-1pm (English)
New Strategies in Purchasing Ingredients Wisely
Attend this three-day workshop to learn how to save money in your food business without compromising the quality of your food or beverage products.
We will discuss:
Recipe Development
Restaurant Equipment Purchasing
Selecting a Manufacturing Facility
Available Grants or Funding Opportunities
November 6, 7, 8 11am-1pm (English)
How to Approach New Accounts and Expand in Wholesale
Attend this three-day workshop to learn how to structure your wholesale prices and approach new accounts.
We will discuss:
Food Costing and Pricing Your Product
How to Create Your Catalog
How to Schedule a Presentation
How to Pitch Your Business
January 8, 9, 10 11am-1pm (English)
Business Growth Strategies: What You Need to Scale Up
Attend this three-day workshop to learn what you need to consider as you grow your business.
We will discuss:
Your Five-Year Financial Projections
How to Create a Healthy Financial Forecast
How to Strategize Your Personnel Needs
Team Building for Healthy Growth
March 5, 6, 7 11am-1pm (English)
Business Planning: How to Improve Your Business Plan
Attend this three-day workshop to work on your business plan. We will participate in breakout rooms and work on each section of your business plan, starting from your Executive Summary, Marketing Plan, Brand Strategy, Sales Strategy, and Financials.
We will discuss:
Your Business Plan and Business Pitch for funding opportunities.
You can register through our Webinar page: FoodBizMentor Webinar.
Please don't forget to register, and I will send you the Zoom links with further instructions. If you already took these classes in 2023, don't worry. We are diving into new information and have updated the curriculum to include new programs and strategies. I look forward to seeing you all again!
Sincerely,
Chef Carolina
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