Piedmont Food Processing Center lowers the hurdles so food entrepreneurs can focus on their businesses. We listen and learn from entrepreneurs in order to build a better community with the resources to make our clients successful.

 

A few of our current projects:

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Educational Programs 

• Monthly “Lunch and Learns” bring entrepreneurs together to learn about a variety of topics and to share their experiences with each other. We host community programs like the state-wide Young Chef’s Competition and collaborate with local community colleges on public education programs.

• CPG Boot Camp is a five-week course for new food entrepreneurs. We'll walk you through starting your food business and have you prepared for your first inspection and product launch.

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Scholarship Program 

• A promising entrepreneur (with preference to underserved candidates) is provided mentoring and free kitchen time.

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WE Power Food 

• An organization of women food entrepreneurs that supports and encourages members in building successful food businesses.

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NC Network of Incubator Kitchens (NC-NIK)

• Piedmont Food Processing Center organized other shared-kitchens across the state to collaboration and share best practices.

 

CROP Loan 

• Working with the NC Department of Agriculture and Weaver Street Market, the Piedmont Food Processing Center established a revolving loan program. This loan helps clients buy local produce for use in manufacturing their products, benefiting the local farm economy and local producers.

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