Culinary Connection Networking Event

Culinary Connection Networking Event $20

Sponsored by: GBG

Join us at Poppin Plates Culinary Incubator for an evening of connection, collaboration, and culinary insights! This networking event is designed for food entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and aspiring business owners to learn, share, and build meaningful partnerships.

Benefits

• Connect with fellow food entrepreneurs & professionals
• Gain practical insights on funding, regulations, and scaling
• Access resources for financial growth and business success
• Opportunity to ask questions during our live Q&A
• Build lasting partnerships in the food & beverage industry

Panelists

• Vicki Brown, Millicent Associates
• Chef Shawanda Simmons, Passion Eats Soul Food & Catering
• Michael-Charles, Hilton
• Chef Fershawnda Green, Poppin Plates Culinary Incubator
• Antoine Scott, Southland Development Authority
• Jasmine Murray, ARF Food Safety Consulting
• Sarah Brown, Brown & Associates
• V Mack, Mack's Healthy Seasoning

Agenda

6:00pm-6:30pm – Registration, Welcome Drinks & Networking

6:30pm-6:40pm – Opening Remarks & Event Overview

6:40pm-7:40pm – Panel Discussion with Experts in:

• Restaurant Ownership
• Finance & Accounting
• Banking & Loans
• Insurance
• Consumer Product Goods (CPG)
• Shared Kitchen Management
• Community Development

7:40pm-8:00pm – Q & A Session

September 17, 2025

6:00pm-8:30pm

Poppin Plates Culinary Incubator

2180 Glenwood Dyer Road

Lynwood, IL 60411

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