RI Cottage Food Business 101 - What you need to know to launch your home-based food business

Jan

26

2023

Thu 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Online

Topic: Managing a Business

Join staff from the RI SBDC, the RI Food Policy Council, and the RI Hospitality Association in this informative session for entrepreneurs interested in starting a home-based Cottage Food business. Attendees will learn what type of products are permitted; what you need to apply; a discussion on food safety requirements; and best practices as a start-up business.

Speaker(s): Maggie Longo - RISBDC Counselor Josh Daly - RI Food Policy Council, Associate Director Tracy Dufresne - Director, RI Hospitality Education Foundation

Co-Sponsor(s):

Fee: No Cost

Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBDCs are a program supported by SBA and extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. SBA cannot endorse any products, opinions, or services of any external parties or activities. By contacting our office and requesting at least two weeks in advance, every attempt will be made to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities and those who need translation services. Please contact Susan Snyder in our lead center at 401-874-7232 to make such arrangements.