Food Business Bootcamp
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Food Business Bootcamp

Are you ready to invest in your food business dreams?

By Real Good Kitchen Foundation

Date and time

June 21 · 5pm - June 22 · 5pm EDT

Location

United Way of Greater Knoxville, Hannah Avenue, Knoxville, TN, USA

1301 Hannah Avenue Community Room, Room 106 Knoxville, TN 37921

Refund Policy

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Agenda

5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Friday Evening

Anne Weber, Senior Business Advisor, Strategic Planning

T.J. Miller, Small Business Advisor-Marketing

Bailey Foster, Founder, RGKF

Light Dinner and Introductions. *Introduction to Entrepreneurship *Customers and Value Proposition

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Saturday Morning

Anne Weber, Senior Business Advisor, Strategic Planning

T.J. Miller, Small Business Advisor, Marketing

*Economic Model * Market Research

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

LUNCH

Enjoy a buffet lunch from a Real Good Kitchen business.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Saturday Afternoon

Anne WeberSenior Business Advisor, Strategic Planning

T.J. Miller, Small Business Advisor, Marketing

*Funding Fundamentals * Business Model and Plan

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Panel Discussion & Networking

Sandra Wairimu, Program Coordinator, RGKF

Networking & Panel discussion featuring industry experts

About this event

  • 1 day

Welcome to Food Business Bootcamp! Are you ready to invest in your food business dreams? Join Real Good Kitchen Foundation and business advisors from Pathway Learn for an intensive two-day workshop where you'll learn the fundamentals of starting and growing a food business.

Our bootcamp will take place on Fri Jun 21 2024 and Sat Jun 22 2024 at United Way of Greater Knoxville. You'll have the opportunity to network with other food entrepreneurs, hear from industry experts, and participate in hands-on workshops.


What you’ll get over two days:

  • Access to a community of industry experts and other food entrepreneurs like you
  • Fundamentals of owning a food business
  • Customer discovery and Market research
  • Basic food business economics, cost of ingredients, and how to price what you’re selling
  • Strategies and resources to navigate the challenges of the food industry
  • Putting it all together in a business plan
  • Meaningful connections with people who want to see you succeed
  • Delicious food and opportunities for networking


Whether you're just starting out or want to take your business to the next level, Food Business Bootcamp is the perfect opportunity to learn valuable concepts and practical skills. Don't miss out on this chance to invest in yourself and your business!


Frequently asked questions

Will there be parking?

Yes, there is free parking in front of the building and at the back of the building.

What if the cost of the workshop is a barrier?

Early bird pricing is available through 5/31/24. If cost is a barrier, please contact info@realgoodfoundation.org

How accessible is the event?

The event venue is wheelchair accessible. We do our best to accommodate community members' needs. Please tell us about your requests/needs by contacting info@realgoodfoundation.org.

Will there be food/drinks?

The event is catered by Real Good Kitchen. A light dinner will be offered on Friday evening. Lunch and afternoon snack on Saturday are also included. Feel free to bring any other food you might need. We will be reaching out for dietary needs prior to the event.

Can I still attend if English is not my strongest language?

For this event, attendees will need to be comfortable reading and writing in English. We hope to have language accommodations at future events.

I'm under 18. Can I still attend?

If you're an aspiring food entrepreneur under 18, please contact us. You will need a parent or guardian to attend with you.

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