FoodLab Chicago Access to Capital Workshop

FoodLab Chicago presents Access to Capital Panel & Workshop, Monday, May 12th, 2025

Come join us for a workshop focused on helping food entrepreneurs like yourself gain access to capital for your business! There will be a panel discussion addressing the business resources and entrepreneurship idea to assist with food service capital growth, business development, and lending opportunities.

Our Access to Capital workshop is designed for food service entrepreneurs and business owners who want to learn about funding options and network with industry experts. Participants will discover the marketing secrets of their brand to secure capital for their business. Whether they're looking to start a new venture or expand an existing business, our workshop will provide them with the knowledge and connections they need to take their business to the next level.

Following the Panel we will be Honoring our FoodLab Cohort Graduates on a completing the 15 week program.

To conclude the Event we will have a FoodLab Networking Hour with Resource Tables.

The workshop will be held in person at the beautiful Discover Center (Shine Bright Community Rooms) located at 8560 S. Cottage Grove Ave, so mark your calendars and get ready to take your food business to the next level!

AGENDA:

10:00 am to 10:30 am- Event Check-In/Morning Refreshments

10:30 am to 11:00 am - Opening Remarks and Brief Intro to Neighborhood Opportuniy Fund and Small Business Improvement Fund

11:00 am to 12:00 pm - Access to Capital Panel Discussion and Q&A

12:00 pm to 12:30 pm - Lunch & Networking

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm - Capital Readiness Fireside Chat

1:15 pm - 1:30 pm - Closing Remarks

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - Resource Tables & Networking Hour

Lunch will be provided during the networking hour.

Resource tables are available, contact Zm9vZGxhYmNoaWNhZ28gfCBncmVhdGVyY2hhdGhhbWluaXRpYXRpdmUgISBvcmc= for more information

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