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Our Akron Hope program provides resources for students at Mason CLC to succeed academically and emotionally and provides opportunities to connect families to stable housing, livable waged jobs, and each other.
While functioning as a community partner that also provides holistic support to school staff – we choose to invest our time and resources into people – helping our neighborhood school become a place of family and relational stability.
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The kitchen is rented in as small as 2-hour increments and available 24/7. To operate as a business out of our kitchen, you will need to complete the following:
1. Attend an Info Session
2. Intake Meeting with Kitchen Manager
3. Scheduling Production
4. Food Business Incubation (Optional)
*Level 1 ServSafe, Food Business License and Business Insurance required
For more information on pricing, contact kyle@thewellakron.com
Akron Food Works is devoted to assisting food businesses in all stages., whether you are just starting your business or looking to grow! Members have access to our commercially-licensed production kitchen, prep space, dry, cold, and frozen storage, as well as business support and incubation services to support your success. To use our kitchen space, members must meet the requirements below.
Akron Food Works has the resources to support you along the way.
Membership requirements:
- Valid State Driver’s License/ Identification Card
- A Valid Business License/Vendor’s License from the State of Ohio
- Obtain Food Liability Protection Insurance, with Akron Food Works listed as additionally insured
- Ohio Department of Health Person-In-Charge (Level 1) Certification, obtained after completion of approved food safety training course , such as ServSafe, with ODH # on completion document
- Summit County Public Health License; some activities also require licensing through Ohio Department of Agriculture.
Akron Food Works is available to connect you with the resources you need to become a kitchen member.
Contact kyle@thewellakron.com today for more information.
Our next session is Saturday, February 11th + Saturday, February 18th! (Two Day Series)
WE CREATED THIS COURSE FOR ANYONE WHO…
- Is ready to turn their hobby into a business
- Has a food business idea but does not know where to begin
- Makes an amazing product but has no idea how to monetize their culinary delights
- Is frustrated because they cannot find reliable information in one place
COURSEWORK: Food Trends, Business Plan Basics, Food Safety, Food Product Concept Development, Food Law, Marketing Your Food Business, Pricing Your Food Product for Profitability, Food Business Operations, Funding Your Food Business. You will also have the opportunity to tour the Akron Food Works kitchen and learn more about their programs.
REGISTRATION FEE: $175 (includes handbook, breakfast snacks, coffee, tea, and a lunch provided by an Akron Food Works’ Kitchen Member)
Questions? Email erica@thewellakron.com
Akron Food Works has the resources to support you along the way.
Membership requirements:
- Valid State Driver’s License/ Identification Card
- A Valid Business License/Vendor’s License from the State of Ohio
- Obtain Food Liability Protection Insurance, with Akron Food Works listed as additionally insured
- Ohio Department of Health Person-In-Charge (Level 1) Certification, obtained after completion of approved food safety training course , such as ServSafe, with ODH # on completion document
- Summit County Public Health License; some activities also require licensing through Ohio Department of Agriculture.
Akron Food Works is available to connect you with the resources you need to become a kitchen member.
Contact kyle@thewellakron.com today for more information.
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Akron Food Works is devoted to assisting food businesses in all stages., whether you are just starting your business or looking to grow! Members have access to our commercially-licensed production kitchen, prep space, dry, cold, and frozen storage, as well as business support and incubation services to support your success. To use our kitchen space, members must meet the requirements below.
Akron Food Works has the resources to support you along the way.
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Email: chris@thewellakron.com
Phone: 330.815.1062
Address: 221 Beaver Street Akron, Ohio 44304
