volunteer
We are looking for industry professionals to share their knowledge with aspiring entrepreneurs.
BECOME A KITCHEN MEMBER
Learn about your options to rent our shared-use commercial kitchen. Contact form link below!
Request Catering
Inquire about catering options with one of our many kitchen members!
Create. Incubate. Elevate.
More than just a kitchen, we exist to support food entrepreneurs as they create, incubate, and elevate their businesses by leveraging our resources, expertise, and community partnerships.
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Food Business Incubation
While there are business incubators in Akron focusing on the technology industry: Small Business Development Center, BOUNCE Innovation Hub, and GAINS, there is no business incubator to-date focused on food businesses.
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Part-Time Kitchen Space
Part of incubating food businesses is providing certified commercial kitchen space for less than 40 hrs/wk, while the businesses are in their early growing stages.
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Connecting local retailers
Reaching customers is the most crucial aspect of a food business (after having a good product). In addition to the network of The Well staff, we will compound our efforts with the consulting experience of CCLK.
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access to funding sources
A stumbling block for all new businesses is capital. Through partnerships with ASIA, Inc. Micro-Loan Program, HFLA, Honeycomb Credit as well as private lenders, kitchen users have ready access to a funding source up to $25,000.
Contact Us
Contact Form: HERE
Phone: 330.815.1529
Address: 647 East Market Street Akron, Ohio 44304
Sign up for an Info Session: HERE
