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SUMMARY:Building Your Food and Beverage Business: Allies for Community Business (A4CB) + The Hatchery Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Are you a food and beverage entrepreneur ready to grow your business? Join us for a powerful workshop led by two of Chicago’s leading small business support organizations: A4CB and The Hatchery Chicago.\n\n🍳 What You’ll Learn:\n• Food & Beverage IncubationExplore how The Hatchery supports early-stage food entrepreneurs with shared kitchen space, technical training, and a collaborative community.\n• Partnership PathwaysDiscover how your business can access funding, operational guidance, and growth opportunities through A4CB and The Hatchery’s robust support network.\nWhether you’re launching your first product, scaling a pop-up, or dreaming of grocery shelves and wholesale deals—this session will help you tap into Chicago’s ecosystem for food entrepreneurs.\n\n👨‍🏫 Facilitator: Brad McConnell\nChief Executive Officer, Allies for Community BusinessBrad brings over 30 years of experience in finance, policy, and economic development. His background includes senior roles at the City of Chicago’s Department of Planning and Development, advising U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, and leading small business strategy projects at Accenture and LaSalle Bank.\n\n👥 Who Should Attend:\n\n\nAspiring or early-stage food entrepreneurs\n\n\nCottage industry producers and pop-up chefs\n\n\nBeverage makers scaling into larger markets\n\n\nAnyone curious about Chicago’s food startup scene\n\n\nCome ready to ask questions, make connections, and leave with a roadmap for growing your food or beverage business.\n
URL:https://wehub.org/event/building-your-food-and-beverage-business-allies-for-community-business-a4cb-the-hatchery-chicago/
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LOCATION:1452 E 53rd St, 2nd Floor Chicago, IL 60615 United States
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