Program Overview:
- Dates: Feb. 26th – May 7th
- Live Sessions: Wednesdays, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM (via Zoom)
- Optional in-person gatherings in Yreka or Redding, CA
- Yreka Location: Siskiyou Economic Development Council, 1512 S Oregon St.
- Redding Location: Shasta Cascade SBDC, 1305 Sacramento St.
- Optional in-person gatherings in Yreka or Redding, CA
- Cost: $150 (Retail Value: $865 – Save $715!)
- Fully refundable upon completion with 100% attendance (including 2 in-person meetups).
Bootcamp Outcomes:
By the end of this program, participants will:
- Have a solidified business plan to launch or grow their business.
- Gain the knowledge and skills to complete a physical product prototype.
- Perfect a business pitch for potential grocery distributors.
- Receive 1:1 mentorship from food industry professionals, including executives, dietitians, and serial entrepreneurs.
Who Should Join:
- Food or beverage innovators with a great product idea.
- Restaurant owners aiming to turn recipes into consumer-packaged goods.
- Entrepreneurs already in small-scale distribution (e.g., farmers’ market vendors) looking to scale up.
- Those with nutrition or health product ideas needing guidance on regulations and business practices.
What You’ll Gain:
- 1:1 Mentorship with food industry executives, dietitians, and serial entrepreneurs.
- Food Venture Program Certificate of Completion to showcase your accomplishment.
- 100% attendance is required to receive a certificate of completion.
- Lifetime Community Access to a private network of food entrepreneurs, resources, and updates.
- BONUS: Eligibility to apply for $25,000 Innovation Grant to fuel your business growth.
Weekly Topics:
- Idea Feasibility, Food Trends & Market Research
- Value Proposition, Business Model Canvas
- Marketing Trends, Branding & Storytelling
- Circularity & Sustainability in Food Production
- Food Science & Recipe Development
- Food Packaging & Nutrition Labeling
- Sanitation & Food Safety
- Financial Feasibility and Planning
- Food Photography
- Culinary Tourism
- Social Media Management
- Sales and Distribution
- Pitch Competition