Food Business Foundations | 2026 Summer Cohort
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Tue, June 16 6:00 PM ET
to Tue, July 21 8:00 PM ET
LOCATION

132 W Elder Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Kickstart your business journey today!

Are you an aspiring food entrepreneur, starting out, or looking to grow? Join our Food Business Foundations Summer cohort on Tuesdays from 6 - 8 PM starting on June 16th! This 6-week course is specifically designed to help you establish the foundations of your food business, build community, and learn how to be the leader your business needs. 

Classes include:

  • WEEK 1: Defining Your Business, taught by Andi Tulipana and Jordon Kuhn of Findlay Market's Food Innovation Team

  • WEEK 2: Smart Marketing Strategies, taught by Erin Matulis and Sami Stewart of Findlay Market's Marketing Team

  • WEEK 3: Costing, Sourcing, and Optimizing Operations, taught by Jordon Kuhn, Findlay Market's Launch Program Manager

  • WEEK 4: Financial Fundamentals + Budgeting, taught by Kyanna Garrett, Mo2v8

  • WEEK 5: Informed Decisions + Planning for Success, taught by Caitlin Siegel Hartzler, Alloy Development

  • WEEK 6: Graduation & Roundtable Discussion

 

 Why is this class beneficial to you and your business?

  • RELATIONSHIPS: Direct access to subject matter experts and industry leaders 
  • NETWORKING: A collaborative environment where students can learn from and give input to one another
  • TIME: Dedicated space set aside for you to work on your business in a supportive environment
  • SUPPORT: Our educational team is there to act as a sounding board and help walk you through the tough bits
  • TOOLS: Templates, resources, and workshopping built to actually help you in your business (not just busy work)

Plus, all businesses walk away with a free logo review and professional headshots!

 

Take the next step in your business journey and sign up today!

Please send questions to: findlaylearn@findlaymarket.org

Tickets


$250 Class Registration

This ticket covers all six weeks of the course for a single individual. 

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$350 Business Partners Class Registration

This ticket covers all six weeks of the course for TWO individuals working as a single business entity. 

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