Food Innovation Network

Project Feast Cafe Work Party!
2017-01-14 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cafe Ubuntu, 202 W Gowe St, Kent, WA, 98032-5808
Project Feast is launching it’s new lunch cafe this February and we need your help getting it spruced up for customers! The Cafe will be the site of our Culinary Apprenticeship Program, which provides job training for immigrants and refugees who are passionate about working in the food industry.
Join us, get your hands dirty with your community and help us launch the cafe!
Activities:
Flooring
Cleaning
Organizing Kitchen.
Please sign up using this google doc:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16Bf84n6I5S_2MwpxW_QEtmvMX5ED7Vnwey4pBvGQe0g/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you all and we hope to see you in January!

Plug Into Ventures Night
2017-01-12 18:30 - 21:00 | 2100 Building, 2100 24th Ave. S. , Seattle, WA, 98102 , United States
This night is designed for clients who are interested in learning more about our programs as well as our loan program.
6:30-7:45: Advanced Services Information & Sign-Up for Programs
7:45-9:00: Loan Program Overview & QA
It’s a great opportunity to…

Register for upcoming programs & coaching
Learn about financing opportunities through Ventures with our Peer Loan Program

Please Bring:

A copy of your feasibility plan or Business Development Training Workbook
Your Calendar!

Can’t make it? No worries! Reach out to us to setup a business coaching appointment by contacting programs@venturesnonprofit.org

Drill Down: Small Business Tax Workshop
2017-01-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship, pin Hide Map 7020 196th St SW, , Lynnwood, WA, 98036-5082, United States
Focuses on the fundamentals of federal taxes for small business owners. It covers the basics of small business tax forms, including Schedule C, Profit or Loss from Business, Schedule SE, Self-Employment Tax, and Form 1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals among others. It provides an opportunity to get answers to a wide range of tax questions about running a small business venture.
This workshop is available for CommunityEnterprise Members ONLY!
Not a member? Email us and we will include you to our waitlist. We will contact you if there are seats available. Registration fee of $20 will be applied and will be collected at the door.
If you have any question, please email us at communityenterprise@cie-nw.org

QuickBooks
2017-01-10 18:00 - 21:00 | StartZone, 2400 S. 240th St, Des Moines, WA, 98108
Do you own a business but wish you understand QuickBooks better? This is the class for you. In easy to learn, nontechnical language, you will learn:

A Basic introduction to how QuickBooks organizes finances and accounting tasks
How to use the financial insights and company snapshot tools
How to access reports that will help you make better business decisions
Red flags to look for when reviewing the work of your bookkeeper or accountant

This class is designed for business owners and potential business owners with no to moderate experience using QuickBooks.
Presenter: Stevenson, Alice

Taste of Tukwila
2016-12-17 17:30 - 20:30 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South, Meeting Room A, Seattle, WA, 98168, United States

Community Engagement Work Group
2016-12-13 03:00 - 16:30, 2016-11-08 15:00 - 16:30, 2016-10-11 15:00 - 16:30 | SeaTac, SeaTac, WA, United States
Working to ensure community voice and involvement. (Drop-ins welcome, please RSVP to allison@foodinnovationnetwork.org for room location).

FIN Center Work Group
2016-12-01 09:30 - 11:00, 2016-11-03 09:30 - 11:00, 2016-10-06 09:30 - 11:00 | SeaTac, SeaTac, WA, United States
Group dedicated toward the long-term development of the FIN Center at the Matt Griffin YMCA. (Drop-ins welcome, please RSVP to allison@foodinnovationnetwork.org for room location).

FIN Tour: Seattle Chocolate Company
2016-11-30 10:30 - 12:00 | Tukwila, WA, 98188, United States
Come and join us at the tour to explore the Seattle Chocolates Company.

https://youtu.be/-YE4YgLAlt8?t=3s

First Step: Does Your Business Make Sense - Part 4
2016-11-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Rainier Vista, 4410 29th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States
This four-week series includes First Step Idea Session: From Idea to Startup, Does Your Idea Make Financial Sense, and a session on personal readiness. This format is ideal for groups with little or no business background. Sign up at http://www.cie-nw.org.

African Cultural Fair
2016-11-20 17:30 - 20:00 | Mother Africa, 1209 Central Avenue South, Kent, WA, 98032, United States

First Step: Does Your Business Make Sense - Part 3
2016-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Rainier Vista, 4410 29th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States

First Step: Start a Home Based or Cottage Food Business (Part 6)
2016-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Delridge Library, 5423 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA, 98106, United States
Want to start a Small Food Business in your own kitchen? Yes, you can! Join us for a free six-week workshop to find out if your food business idea makes sense, and how to get started. Class includes rules and regulations, marketing, keeping records, financing your business, packaging and required labels. Qualified individuals will be able to take advantage of free one-on-one business consulting with a Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship business advisor after they complete the series.

Is a Food Business Right for You?
2016-11-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Jubilee Covenant Center, 827 Central Ave N, Kent, WA, United States
Do you dream of starting your own restaurant, bakery, or packaging and selling your own jam, salsa, or other items? Have you wanted to make this dream a reality, and are you ready for the next steps? Join us to find out if a food business makes sense for you. This overview workshop will help you discover the opportunities around starting a business selling healthy, sustainable food and will guide you to the next steps in launching a business.

Cottage Food Entrepreneur Circle
2016-11-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Beacon Hill Library, 2821 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98144, United States
Do you have an interest in starting a small food business out of your own home? Then you are welcome!
Are you interested in discussing the food economy and how small food businesses can aid in food security for individuals and families living in King County?
Just curious? Then you are
welcome too!

During each meeting, we will have guests who will give a short presentation and be ready to answer your questions about the licensing process or opportunities for colearning and sharing.
https://www.meetup.com/Cottage-
Food-Entrepreneur-Circle to sign up.

First Step: Does Your Business Make Sense - Part 2
2016-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Rainier Vista, 4410 29th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States

First Step: Start a Home Based or Cottage Food Business (Part 5)
2016-11-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Delridge Library, 5423 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA, 98106, United States

Pilot Kitchen Work Group
2016-11-07 15:30 - 17:00, 2016-10-03 15:30 - 17:00 | SeaTac, SeaTac, WA, United States
Group planning and executing a pilot kitchen incubator. (Drop-ins welcome, please RSVP to allison@foodinnovationnetwork.org for room location)

First Step: Does Your Business Make Sense, Part 1
2016-11-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Rainier Vista, 4410 29th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States

First Step: Start a Home Based or Cottage Food Business (Part 4)
2016-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Delridge Library, 5423 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA, 98106, United States

Starting a Cottage Food Business
2016-10-27 11:30 - 13:25 | Burien Library, 400 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA, 98166, United States
Do you love food? Have people told you that you’re an amazing cook, who should open your own food business? You can get started in your own food business, out of your own home. We’ll talk about how to start your own home based cottage food business selling your baked goods, candies, herbs, roasted nuts or jams and jellies, and will help you through the process of getting your own Cottage Food production license. This overview workshop will help you discover the opportunities around starting a home based food business, and will guide you to the next steps in launching a business. Participants will leave with an opportunity discovery canvas and business planning tools of their own, as well as resources and a chance to make a personal checklist of next steps.

First Step: Does Your Business Make Sense?
2016-10-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Rainier Vista, 4410 29th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States

First Step: Start a Home Based or Cottage Food Business (Part 3)
2016-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Delridge Library, 5423 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA, 98106, United States

First Step: Does Your Business Idea Make Sense?
2016-10-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Rainier Vista, 4410 29th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98118, United States

First Step: Start a Home Based or Cottage Food Business (Part 2)
2016-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Delridge Library, 5423 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA, 98106, United States

First Step: Start a Home Based or Cottage Food Business (Part 1)
2016-10-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Delridge Library, 5423 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA, 98106, United States
