One-on-One Business Support
Get free guidance on how to best start or scale your business
Whether you need to better understand the process of scaling production, understanding a commercial lease, or detailed assistance with financials, Food Incubation Services can assist you.
Coaching and Technical Assistance
ECDI’s Food Incubation Services offers in depth, industry specific coaching and technical assistance. With access to one-on-one consulting, we will work with each business to develop a growth plan, identify critical benchmarks, connect with other industry subject matter experts, and provide ongoing support along the way.
One-on-One Consulting through the WBC
Along with food-and-beverage industry-specific assistance through Food Fort, members have access to a full range of general business assistance and one-on-one consulting through ECDI and our WBCs. Mentors are here to help with anything from reviewing a lease to developing your business plan to marketing yourself on social media.
Virtual Office Hours
Get quick input on your business questions at our weekly Virtual Office Hours with experts from ECDI and the SBA. You can find out where to go for specific needs, get quick best-practice start-up guidance, ask questions about lending, and more.