Program
Entrepreneurs often share how daunting it is to start a food business. They feel comfortable in the kitchen but may lack knowledge about how to launch their dream business or bring a product to market. Kitchen Council breaks down barriers and makes the process less intimidating and more attainable.
Here are some things we offer to our budding entrepreneurs:
Are you a baker, caterer, aspiring restaurateur, food truck operator or have a packaged product? Do you need commercial kitchen space? Do you need guidance while you start up? Do you have an early stage or existing business with the ambition to grow? Kitchen Council can help.
Think of Kitchen Council as a stepping stone to help you get to the next big thing. Ready for your next step? Get in touch.
Food businesses must be licensed in order to work out of Kitchen Council. For this reason, we don’t provide daily or hourly rentals. Instead, we offer two affordable monthly membership options to fit your needs.
Anytime access to kitchen 24/7
Two storage shelves
$450 / month
6pm-6am M-F, 24h on weekends
Two storage shelves
$350 / month
All business development opportunities available to Full Time and Night/Weekend Members.
Business services including legal, accounting, planning, marketing and sales advice. Community support including workshops, tasting events, industry expertise, co-working and introductions.
Event space: available with PACE, price varies
Extra storage: $50/shelf or speed rack
Kitchen Council is a program of Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation.
Thanks to our supporters Iowa West Foundation, Lakin Foundation, Greater Omaha Chamber, and Schildberg Foundation.
Kitchen Council is a unique regional effort over state lines to help local food entrepreneurs successfully start up.
Founding community partners:
Iowa West Foundation | Council Bluffs Chamber | Conagra Brands | Iowa Economic Development Authority
Big Green Tomato
Founder
Greater Omaha Chamber
VP of Economic Development
Artisan Row
Founder & CEO
Conagra Brands
Senior Director R&D Food Design
Advance Southwest Iowa Corporation
Executive Director
Conagra Brands
Manager Culinary Design
Barley’s
Owner
Iowa West Foundation
President and CEO
McGrath North
Attorney
Metropolitan Community College
Associate Dean, Culinary, Hospitality and Horticulture
Proven Ventures
Co-Founder, General Partner
Iowa Western Community College
Academic Dean of Social Sciences and Business
Iowa Western Community College
Chef & Culinary Lead
