Incubation Services.
CFEC works closely with Virginia Cooperative Extension, Central Virginia Small Business Development Center, and the Community Investment Collaborative to create educational programs focused on the local food system's businesses.
From financing to scaling, regulations and food safety, our programs are designed to help anyone interested in starting their own food business navigate a confusing landscape.
Jump Start Your Food Startup
This workshop gives an overview of regulations for different types of food businesses and free and low-cost resources available to help businesses grow. Subscribe to our newsletter to get updates.
Current Good Manufacturing Practices
The Good Manufacturing Practices and Sanitation training is a requirement for anyone looking to make consumer packaged goods for retail. the cGMP traning guides businesses on creating food safety plans and receiving permits for production.
ServSafe Certification
An 8-hour Food Protection Manager Certification developed by the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association.
Run by VCE, classes are offered quarterly.
See our events page for upcoming tranings at the Carver Center. For full listing of area tranings, check out VCE's Food & Health website.
