Smart Start: Food + Beverage Edition

Smart Start: Food + Beverage Edition

Building a solid foundation is key to long-term success in the food and beverage industry. In this special edition of our Smart Start workshop, you’ll explore whether entrepreneurship is the right path for you, how to identify and attract your perfect customers, and the best ways to validate your business idea. We’ll also feature insights from Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Virginia Tech Food Producer Technical Assistance Network, small business owners and more who will share their experiences and tips for navigating the food and beverage space. You’ll learn about strategies for building an iconic brand and the steps needed to create a legitimate business. This session will equip you with the resources and insights to move forward confidently in your food and beverage journey!

Refunds are not available.

The registration fee for the event covers the planning, preparation, and materials that are coordinated in advance.

Fine Print:

Our workshops, events, and programs are designed with a small business owner in mind. Actionable, sharing of ideas, and takeaways to keep things straight.  Pre-registration is required to receive the instructions to attend the workshop.

The SBDC reserves the right to cancel a workshop/event/program for insufficient enrollment, weather emergencies, and other unforeseen circumstances. Should a cancellation occur we will use the email you provided to contact you. Pre-registration is highly recommended. If an event is canceled or postponed and you have not pre-registered we will not be able to contact you.

All programs of the Virginia SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.