The Colorado Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with the Aurora Small Business Development Center, has developed a new workshop entitled Fundamentals for Food Product Success. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, April 28, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community College of Aurora, 16000 E. Centretech Pkwy., Aurora.
This one-day workshop is perfect for start-up businesses and individuals considering a path into the food product industry. This workshop is organized to be fast paced and packed with vital information needed to establish steps to begin a food business. The workshop will include topics such as resources available for start-up businesses, building your brand, working with retailers, and other key topics such as labeling and beginning production factors.
“The path to starting a successful business begins with an understanding of the industry and resources available,” said Shaina Knight, Business Development Specialist with the Colorado Department of Agriculture. “This workshop provides a one-stop-shop for attendees to connect with resources dedicated to helping startup businesses succeed. Too often beginning businesses have to place multiple calls to various organizations to get a clear picture of what needs to be established prior to opening for business, but this workshop will allow for open conversations among many of key industry and regulatory players.”
Guest speakers include Chuck Hahn from the Aurora SBDC and other experts from state and county entities critical to establishing a food business such as the Colorado Department of Agriculture, Tri-County Health and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Other guest speakers include Debbie Knapp with Natural Grocers, John Recca with BrandWerks Group, Julie Bush and Rebekah Spetnagel from On the Menu.
The registration deadline is April 20 and cost to attend is $55 per person. Registration includes the program, workshop materials, light breakfast and catered lunch. Online pre-registration is required, and processing fees for electronic checks and credit card orders apply. Space is filling up fast with only a few seats remaining.
For more information or to register, visit www.coloradoagriculture.com or contact Shaina Knight at (303) 869-9176. The workshop is sponsored by the Colorado Department of Agriculture and the Aurora Small Business Development Center.
