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SUMMARY:SBDC EATS: In Collaboration with the City of Anaheim
DESCRIPTION:\nTuesdays: February 24 – March 30, 2026 I 10 a.m. – Noon\n\n\n\n*See schedule below for full details.\n\n\n\nAre you interested in starting your own food business in the City of Anaheim? Brought to you in collaboration with the OCIE SBDC and the City of Anaheim, SBDC Eats is a program that helps you learn what it takes to do so! Through this program, you will be guided through the necessary steps to plan, build, and launch your food business and products in the marketplace. SBDC EATS will be taught in a hybrid format (online and in person).\n\n\n\nThis program is offered in English and Spanish.\n\n\n\nDuring the program, you will learn:\n\n\n\nGoing from Idea to Concept\n\n\n\n\nDo you have what it takes?\n\n\n\nSteps to starting your food business\n\n\n\nTypes of food businesses\n\n\n\nCompetition\n\n\n\nYour niche\n\n\n\nMarket research\n\n\n\n\nSetting up Your Business\n\n\n\n\nWhat are the different business entities?\n\n\n\nThe pieces you need to set up your business\n\n\n\nLicensing and permits\n\n\n\n\nHoning In on Your Offerings\n\n\n\n\nYour offerings\n\n\n\nRecipes\n\n\n\nInventory\n\n\n\nPricing and costing\n\n\n\n\nStarting to Sell\n\n\n\n\nCottage permits\n\n\n\nSelling at events\n\n\n\nManagers certification\n\n\n\n\nManaging Your Business\n\n\n\n\nAccounting methods\n\n\n\nFinancial projections\n\n\n\nAccess to capital\n\n\n\n\nGetting the Word Out\n\n\n\n\nMarketing your business\n\n\n\nEstablishing your online presence\n\n\n\nSteps to stand out and shine in a crowded market\n\n\n\nMeasuring your success\n\n\n\n\nThis program culminates in a celebratory Graduation & Showcase Event, where each participant will have the opportunity to feature their food products in a curated private market setting. This is a special moment to invite friends, family, and community supporters to experience your business firsthand. Graduates will be recognized, celebrated, and receive exclusive perks as they officially launch their food business into the marketplace.\n\n\n\nThrough this program, you will be aligned with one of our food consultants for personalized assistance and to discuss how to move forward toward the launch of your business. You will be required to attend all sessions in order to participate in the graduation showcase event.\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:\n\n\n\nSession 1: Tuesday, February 24 I 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)\n\n\n\nSession 2: Tuesday, March 3 I 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)\n\n\n\nSession 3: Tuesday, March 10 I 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)\n\n\n\nSession 4: Tuesday, March 17 I 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)\n\n\n\nSession 5: Tuesday, March 24 I 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)\n\n\n\nSession 6: Monday, March 30 I *8:30 a.m. – Noon (In Person)\n\n\n\n\nBrookhurst Community Center: 2271 Crescent Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801\n\n\n\n\n** Please note that attendance is MANDATORY at ALL sessions **\n\n\n\nOnly those who attend the sessions live will receive the slide deck and a link to the webinar recording.\n
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