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Spark Bites

Start from Scratch: How to Start a Food Business
2026-12-09 12:00:00 2026-12-09 13:00:00 America/Chicago Spark Bites Starting a food business requires more than a great recipe. In this session, we will cover different ways to start a food business, common mistakes and more! Moorhead Public Library - Presentation Hall South

Wednesday, December 09
12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Moorhead Public Library

Presentation Hall South

Starting a food business requires more than a great recipe. In this session, we will cover different ways to start a food business, common mistakes and more!

Starting a food business requires more than a great recipe. In this session, we will cover different ways to start a food business, common mistakes and explore the reasons that lead us to start a business and share our food.  It's a tough industry but with the right tools and preparation, you can succeed!


Snack will be provided!  (not able to accommodate special requests for dietary restrictions)


Presented by Casey Steele, Founder & Managing Director of Square One Rental Kitchen & Events, a shared-use commercial kitchen in Fargo that helps local food entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses.


Spark Bites: Entrepreneur Essentials is a lunchtime learning series hosted by the Spark Center for Entrepreneurship. Each session delivers one practical, immediately usable insight for entrepreneurs and small business owners—without the overwhelm. Designed to be welcoming, efficient, and human, Spark Bites offers community-centered learning that respects busy schedules and real life.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Spark Center |

TAGS: | #spark bites | #entrepreneurship | #entrepreneurs |

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