Free Food Business Foundation Online Webinar Series

Thinking of launching a food product or opening a restaurant/cafe?  Learn the critical aspects of how to start and succeed in the specialty food business! 

The Alameda County SBDC and the Alameda County Community Development Agency offer a free 10-part series on "Food Business Entrepreneurship" for participants interested to launch and grow food businesses in Alameda County. 

In this series, you will learn the basics to start and grow your own food business, cookbook, catering, and so much more.  This series will help turn your idea into reality.

Participants who attend eight of the ten sessions will earn a Certificate of Completion. Please register for each session individually at www.acsbdc.org. If the sessions are not all posted on the website, we will have them posted soon so WATCH OUT FOR THEM. Our FETA instructors and advisors are looking forward to having you in the FETA 2020-2021 Program. Welcome - NEW TRAINING SESSIONS, NEW ADVISORS, NEW INSTRUCTORS, and a whole lot MORE! 

Space is limited - No Cost to Attend.-

Mondays and Wednesdays, October 19 - November 18, 2020

Online Webinar (ZOOM link will be sent to registrants only). Please do not share your link.  

New Refreshed Curriculum Basic FOOD ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING ACADEMY (FETA)

Program Yr. 2020-2021

• MONDAY:  10/19/20 Food Business Foundation 001: Food Industry Exploration (Idea assessment and case studies)
• WEDNESDAY: 10/21/20  Food Business Foundation 002: Feasibility Analysis Does It Work?
• MONDAY: 10/26/20 Food Business Foundation 003: Business Model & SWOT Analysis - mission, vision, values
• WEDNESDAY: 10/28/20  Food Business Foundation 004: Financial Model
• MONDAY: 11/02/20 Food Business Foundation 005: Marketing and Advertising Communicating Effectively
• WEDNESDAY: 11/04/20 Food Business Foundation 006: Alameda County Unincorporated & Incorporated Districts Business Lic. apply, Permits, Compliance (Class Activity Included)
• MONDAY: 11/09/20: Food Business Foundation 007: Creative Funding for Food Entrepreneurs
• WEDNESDAY: 11/11/20 Food Business Foundation 008: Menu & Recipe Costs
• MONDAY: 11/16/20 Food Business Foundation 009: Catering & Events
• WEDNESDAY: 11/18/20 Food Business Foundation 010: Business Skeleton Plan

The information provided in this webinar and any supplementary materials provided to registrants are intended for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute professional financial or legal advice. No registrant should act or fail to act on the basis of any material contained in this webinar without obtaining proper financial, legal or other professional advice specific to their situation. The Northern California Small Business Development Center, and its host, the HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation, specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the information presented in this webinar.

By registering for this webinar you acknowledge and agree that you have read, understood, accept and agree to the above disclaimer and that under no circumstances shall the Northern California Small Business Development Center or it’s host, the HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation, be held liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any kind or nature arising out of or in any way related to the information provided in this webinar and/or the registrant’s use of or reliance on said information.