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SUMMARY:Feast and Flourish: Turning Passion to Profit from every Pot
DESCRIPTION:Are you a food entrepreneur looking to grow your business, build meaningful connections, and gain inspiration from others in the culinary world? Join us for Feast and Flourish: Turning Passion to Profit from every Pot, a dynamic networking event tailored specifically for local food makers, chefs, aspiring restaurateurs, and culinary creatives ready to turn their passion into a thriving business.\nWhat’s on the menu?\nLearn and Leverage – Discover local resources and opportunities to support your journey from concept to thriving enterprise\nListen and Launch – Hear real-world insights from local restaurant owners and food industry leaders\nSavor and Sample – Enjoy tasting opportunities from a variety of local food entrepreneurs\nConnect and Collaborate – Network with fellow food entrepreneurs and stakeholders within the Capital Region’s culinary community in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.\nWhether you’re dreaming of opening a food truck, growing a catering business, or scaling a family recipe onto retail shelves—this event is for you. Join us!! Want to see highlights from our last event – The Affogato Mixer – Click here ( https://3tonedigital.com/affogato-media-mixer-thank-you/ )\n \nKeynote Speaker: \nChef Jaime Ortiz\nWith over 30 years of experience, Chef Jaime Ortiz brings a powerful blend of wisdom, creativity, and business insight to the Feast and Flourish stage. A Puerto Rican native with humble beginnings, Chef Jaime will share his journey from the kitchen to the boardroom, offering practical strategies for food entrepreneurs ready to grow. Chef Ortiz has opened numerous restaurants both on his own and as corporate chef of Mazzone Hospitality including the renowned 677 Prime, Prime Burger and Shakehouse in Troy and TORO Cantina on Wolf Road in Albany.\nSpace and plates are limited, so don’t wait! Register now to reserve your spot and be part of a powerful afternoon designed to help you turn your culinary passion into profit.\nThis event is hosted by: The CRC BIPOC Business Growth Initiative ( https://capitalregionchamber.com/bipoc-black-indigenous-and-people-of-color/ ), Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region, and 3tone Digital ( https://3tonedigital.com/ ).\nRegister Here\n \nMeet our Vendors & Sponsors\nPictured from left to right: Bars without Boundaries, The Gluten Free Bao Company, CharcuTree’s, Smokin’ in the Barnes ( https://www.facebook.com/p/Smokin-in-the-Barnes-LLC-61550856486513/ ), MK Savory & Sweets, Divinitea, Rivers Edge Apiary.\n                       \n                                                    \n\n \n \n
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LOCATION:598 River St. Troy NY 12180
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