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.

🍳 What You’ll Learn:

• Food & Beverage Incubation
Explore how The Hatchery supports early-stage food entrepreneurs with shared kitchen space, technical training, and a collaborative community.

• Partnership Pathways
Discover how your business can access funding, operational guidance, and growth opportunities through A4CB and The Hatchery’s robust support network.

Whether 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.

👨‍🏫 Facilitator: Brad McConnell

Chief Executive Officer, Allies for Community Business
Brad 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.

👥 Who Should Attend:

• Aspiring or early-stage food entrepreneurs

• Cottage industry producers and pop-up chefs

• Beverage makers scaling into larger markets

• Anyone curious about Chicago’s food startup scene

Come ready to ask questions, make connections, and leave with a roadmap for growing your food or beverage business.