HAVE AN IDEA FOR A FOOD BUSINESS? NOT SURE HOW TO GET STARTED OR WHERE TO LOOK TO FOR HELP?

Grand Rapids is quickly becoming known for being an entrepreneurial support hub and we're here to help make your idea into a business! But what are Entrepreneurial Support Organizations (ESO's) and what organizations are there to help guide you on your business journey?

Join us in the Grand Rapids Downtown Market Greenhouse on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 for an entrepreneurial support networking happy hour!

You'll get the opportunity to meet some of the amazing Entrepreneurial Support Organizations that West Michigan has to offer!

Organizations such as Start Garden, GROW, MSU-Product Center, Downtown Market Incubator Kitchen, SpringGR, Michigan Good Food Fund, and many more. You'll also be able to network with some of West Michigan's up-and-coming food entrepreneurs, food industry veterans, lenders, business coaches, entrepreneurial mentors, and more!

Snacks and beverages will be provided.

By registering for Culinary Conversations events, you permit the use of your image (including, but not limited to photographs, audio recordings, or videos), without charge and without reservation—all or a portion of your story, likeness, and voice in future Downtown Market promotion.

The Culinary Conversations MeetUp group is a partnership between the Grand Rapids Downtown Market Education Foundation, GROW, MSU Extension, and Start Garden.