About this Event
Ready to turn your passion for food into a successful business?
This four-part workshop is designed for aspiring food entrepreneurs who want to launch and grow a food business with confidence. Whether you're considering a Cottage Food Operation, Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO), catering business, mobile food concept, or Temporary Food Facility for farmers' markets and special events, this program will provide the practical guidance and foundational knowledge needed to get started.
Participants will learn how to navigate licensing and permitting requirements, meet food safety and regulatory standards, build a strong business foundation, market their products effectively, and identify financing opportunities to support growth.
What You'll Learn
- How to legally start and operate a food business in San Diego County
- Business planning, licensing, permitting, and food safety requirements
- Marketing strategies, branding, food photography, and AI-powered tools
- Financing options and resources to support business growth
- Key steps to build a strong foundation for long-term success
Session Topics:
- Introduction to Business & Program Overview
- County of San Diego DEHQ Health Permits
- Marketing Your Food Business, Food Photography & Artificial Intelligence
- Small Business Financing & Access to Capital
Participants are encouraged to complete the on-demand Starting Your Business: A Step-by-Step Guide training before enrolling in this program.
This is a multi-day training and you a registering for all dates. If you register, please make sure you are available to attend all dates listed in the cohort.
SCHEDULED COHORTS
- August Cohort: 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31
- October Cohort: 10/5/, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26
Event venue & nearby stays
Higher Education Center at National City, SBDC Training Room #7100, 880 National City Boulevard, National City, United States
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