Alchemist microenterprise academy (AMA)
Alchemist Microenterprise Academy is a 12-week business training course. AMA is designed to make sense of the confusing aspects of starting a food business. We are currently taking applications for the next AMA cohort which will begin on March 1. We are having four AMA Information Sessions live-on-Zoom every Tuesday from 6-7pm between January 18th and February 8th. Also, (for the first time ever) we have the option to watch the info session in a recorded, on-demand format. These Information Sessions will explain about the program and how to apply. It is mandatory to attend either a live-on-Zoom or complete the on-demand AMA Information Session in order to apply for the program. Questions about the program can be directed to alchemistkitchen@alchemistcdc.org
Click one of the buttons below to RSVP for a live-on-Zoom info session or to sign-up and watch the on-demand info session. After completing or attending the info session, applicants can click the button below to apply for the program. We recommend first drafting your responses in a separate document then copying and pasting them into the Google Form appliaction. Click here for a Word document of the AMA application questions.
- How to develop a Business Plan
- Types of Food-based Businesses
- Overview of Business Structures
- Financial Literacy and How to Access Capital
- How to Navigate Permits
- Human Resources and Legal considerations
- Food Safety
- Product Development
- Product Pricing
- Marketing
- And more!
Click here for a sample course outline. Participants will have the option to test for the ServSafeⓇ Food Manager certification (at a discounted rate) at the completion of the 12-week course.
We completed our pilot cohort of AMA in August 2019. Watch some of the businesses from our inaugural graduating AMA cohort highlighted on Studio 40 Live:
Side Hustle Pizza/Table Bread/Breakin’ Bread Project
Penny Produce/Culinary Mantra
Lizzy’s Bakehouse/’Ono Pono/Lee’s Nut’zzs
