A Hub For All Entrepreneurs
Welcome to our new small business support hub at 519 S. Park St. - a space designed for collaboration, growth, and big ideas. Here, you’ll find everything you need to succeed: larger kitchen facilities, conference rooms, and open coworking desks, all ready to support your business journey.
Can-Do Programs
Kitchen Incubator
This three-year program offers a supportive and low-risk environment to develop your commercial food business. Guided by experienced entrepreneurs, you'll achieve key milestones and discover how you can prepare for a market-ready commercial space or continue renting our kitchen, all within a collaborative and inclusive setting.
Can-Do Camp
Can-Do Camp is a 90-day program that gives you the tools, knowledge, and connections to launch a new business or scale your existing one. You’ll learn best practices, build a peer network, connect with local pros, and celebrate milestones along the way. By the end, you’ll have a solid foundation for success!
Can-Do Workshops
Our workshops offer unique, dynamic topics and hands-on work sessions designed to help you take actionable steps for your business. Whether you're launching or scaling, these sessions provide practical tools and insights to keep you moving forward.
Can-Do Label Bundles
An affordable solution for entrepreneurs who need a compliant, professional product label to launch a new product or service. *Eligibility: Operate your business for one year or less and have participated in a Can-Do Kalamazoo program within the past year.
Can-Do Boost
Boost offers five one-hour sessions with our team to dive into key areas like branding, marketing, LLCs, websites, social media, sales venues, financials, and funding. It's personalized guidance to help you tackle your business challenges and take the next step.
ServSafe® Classes
Our ServSafe® Classes are designed to help food entrepreneurs meet industry standards with confidence. These classes cover essential food safety practices and the opportunity to get the certification required to operate in licensed kitchens. Led by our own Kitchen Manager.
Our Commercial Kitchen
Built for Entrepreneurs
Our commercial kitchen is here to help entrepreneurs like you turn your food business ideas into reality. No matter if you’re just starting out, scaling up, or need reliable access to professional kitchen space, we offer everything you need to bring your product to market.
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Our Incubator Program: A three-year program that offers a supportive and low-risk environment to develop your commercial food business. Guided by experienced entrepreneurs, you'll achieve key milestones and discover how you can prepare for a market-ready commercial space or continue renting our kitchen, all within a collaborative and inclusive setting.
New Food Entrepreneurs: Starting your business with expert guidance and tools.
Scaling Businesses: Taking your products to the next level with our expanded facilities.
Existing Food Businesses: Access the kitchen you need to continue growing and meeting demand.
Chefs and Recipe Testers: Perfect your products in a professional environment.
Cottage Food Producers: Scale your homemade products safely and legally.
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At 519 S. Park Street, our new 4,100 sq. ft. kitchen is designed for efficiency and collaboration.
Comprehensive Equipment: Including convection ovens, charbroilers, mixers, and extensive storage—everything you need for production.
24/7 Access: Flexible rental options that allow you to work at your own pace, day or night.
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Baked goods, sauces, beverages, meal kits, and packaged food products are just a few examples. We cater to a wide range of food businesses, but keep certain restrictions on high-risk items like alcohol and CBD products.
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Affordable Rates: Starting at $15/hr, with reduced rates for qualifying entrepreneurs.
Comprehensive Support: From food safety to licensing and business guidance, we’re with you every step of the way.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with local mentors, distributors, and retailers to grow your business.
We provide the kitchen, equipment, and expertise - you bring the ideas!
Downtown Coworking
Our Coworking Pilot is Launching January 2025!
We're excited to introduce our Co-Working Space, designed with entrepreneurs in mind. Whether you're launching a new business or growing an established one, our flexible co-working environment offers the perfect place to collaborate, create, and focus.
