Starting A Food Business

Tue Apr 21 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-04:00

16 S Washington St | Ypsilanti

Growing Hope
Publisher/HostGrowing Hope
Starting A Food Business
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Ready to start your food biz? Join Growing Hope Kitchen for licensing tips, food safety insights, and a hands-on kitchen tour.
About this Event

Ready to turn your food idea into a licensed business? This high-impact workshop breaks down the essentials — from choosing the right food license to confidently operating in a shared commercial kitchen. Led by the Growing Hope Kitchen Manager, you’ll gain practical food safety insight and wrap up with a guided tour of the Growing Hope Kitchen to see where your business can grow.


This workshop will be a hybrid event with both in person attedance and zoom attedance available. Doors will open at 4:45 pm and light refreshments will provideed!


*For, those interested in Zoom attendance reserve an online attendance ticket and you will recieve an invite linke to your provided email.


About the Presenter


Deante Bland serves as the Manager of the Growing Hope Incubator Kitchen Program, where he works closely with food entrepreneurs to support the development and growth of their businesses. He brings firsthand experience as a small business owner, having founded and operated I’ll Take It Black Coffee.

Through his role with the Incubator Kitchen, Deante has supported numerous startup food businesses at various stages of operation, helping entrepreneurs navigate the practical challenges of launching and scaling a food venture. He is passionate about empowering small businesses through education and mentorship, and provides food business consultation to help entrepreneurs problem-solve, strengthen their operations, and build sustainable paths for long-term success.


**Questions Email: [email protected]


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16 S Washington St, 16 South Washington Street, Ypsilanti, United States

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