food 4 social change - why now?
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About“To create jobs to assist food entrepreneurs to fulfill their dreams of
a bold and vibrant business community.”
In order to fulfill our vision we are building a commercial kitchen, a co-working space, a business development program and culinary skill training. The Kitchen Incubator is a launch pad for Food Start-ups.
This will give Food Entrepreneurs a foundation for their businesses’ success. In an environment of support, collaboration/partnership to assist them to take the next step in their food business.
My StoryWhy am I doing this BIG project? This is where my story started, when I began my pie business, besides all the county rules, licenses etc., I was faced with losing my home, my kitchen through a divorce. (Now, I said it.) There wasn’t a way or I didn’t know how to support renting a kitchen on my own as my business was just ready to scale up. I ended up closing the business.
Here I am 5 years later, as I have been talking to other food entrepreneurs, who come to me and say, “I want to start my food business, tell me how you did it?” or “I just started my food business how do I market it?” or “I’m seeking a kitchen do you know where I can find one?” or “When will your kitchen be open?” and other questions.
In 2014, I started speaking, networking and finding the food community in the Bay area. It’s now early 2015, getting ready to do a crowdfunding campaign to raise the money to get this kitchen built. Yes, there is a great demand for commercial kitchens, as for most startups they are not able to buy the equipment on their own renting space is where they can scale up their businesses for a lower cost… read more
My Story continued
After my divorce I found myself homeless.. found that people who are homeless, or have a challenge in their life all want to do good.. Just many times they don’t know where to go or find the help they need. A part of this Kitchen Incubator will have a culinary skill training program to help people get jobs. Whether they work with the people who are renting kitchen space or out in a restaurant or a food company they will have the basic skills to get a job.
The people who are homeless, are usually one pay check away without a home or job or a ex-con who wants to turn their life around. We all could be there one day and face a humbling experience. Depending on someone to help us. People want hand up not a hand out. This is something I can do to help to make a difference and make this world a better place.
Community MembershipWhen you become a member you’ll enjoy some great
benefits with membership.
There are two different kinds of membership levels :
(1) A Business Member (2) Food Startups
(Kitchen privileges for Food Start-Ups).
Business Membership $100.00 per year as a Business Member.
Benefits of being a member: * Enjoy the food at the Accelerator Cafe
* CSA – Food basket program * Market Faire
* 2-4% profit sharing * Cooking classes
* Events – Dinner parties, community gatherings
What’s NextThe Kitchen will be built in the South Bay of San Francisco, CA
Stay tuned for the Crowdfunding campaign to go up March 2015.
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