Food Industry Entrepreneur Training

Interested in opening or expanding a food-based business?

Our Food Industry Plan It! classes help emerging entrepreneurs learn the fundamentals of running a business and develop a solid business plan. As a part of our continuing commitment to small businesses and the community, NDC, in conjunction with Neighborhood Partners, helps to reduce barriers to small business success for residents in the Twin Cities metro area who want to learn the skills needed to start and operate their own small business.

Applications for our Fall Cohort are now open! The application deadline is Friday, July 10th 2026. Please fill out the application and reach out to our team with any questions.

NDC Trainer Lachelle Cunningham
Food Growers Class

Tuesdays
August 18 – December 1, 2026
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Neighborhood Partner Location
Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO)
310 E. 38th St., Suite 309
Minneapolis, MN 55409

Note: FYI, classes will be moved to virtual if there is inclement weather.

NDC Trainer Wendy Reno
Food Industry Class

Wednesdays
August 19 – December 2, 2026
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Neighborhood Partner Location
Irreducible Grace Foundation (IGF)
643 Virginia St.
St. Paul, MN 55103

Note: FYI, classes will be moved to virtual if there is inclement weather.

CLICK HERE to apply!