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Starting Your Business: Focus on Food
2026-01-26 19:00:00 2026-01-26 20:30:00 America/Chicago Starting Your Business: Focus on Food Thinking of starting a café, catering service, or cottage food business? Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154

Monday, January 26
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-26 19:00:00 2026-01-26 20:30:00 America/Chicago Starting Your Business: Focus on Food Thinking of starting a café, catering service, or cottage food business? Mount Prospect Public Library - Meeting Room A room 154

Mount Prospect Public Library

Meeting Room A room 154

Thinking of starting a café, catering service, or cottage food business?

Bring your culinary business idea to this event designed for aspiring food entrepreneurs. Connect with local business advisors and industry professionals and learn what it takes to launch and grow a successful food business in Mount Prospect. 

Discussion topics will include: 

  • Navigating the process of starting a food-based business. 
  • Local regulations, permits, and health department requirements. 
  • Insights and tips from experienced local food business owners. 

The event includes a panel discussion and an open Q&A session.

Panelists:

Carissa Shaffer, Patina Wine Bar 
Meg Dix, Cap's Ice Cream 
Sue Cortesi, Pendleton Street Treats 
Bruce Kaplan, SCORE Business Mentor 
Frances Carroll, SCORE Business Mentor, moderator

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentations | Business & Finance |

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The Main Library is located in downtown Mount Prospect, next to Village Hall. The building houses an extensive collection of materials, spaces for quiet and collaborative work, several program rooms, public computers, a dedicated teen space, and engaging play area for children.

 For a comprehensive list of all services available at the Main Library, please visit the library website.

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