The CKI is a 12,000 square foot shared-used manufacturing facility providing a commercial kitchen, warehouse area, shipping and receiving docks, office and conference space, and a specialty food retail shop. The CKI maintains licenses for thermal processing, bakery, frozen foods, and food service. Tenants have access to and training on commercial ovens, freezers, ranges, Hobart mixers, jacketed kettles, electric tilt braising pans, industrial food processors, and much more, for catering or commercial food preparation and storage. Click on the link below to read the Orientation Guide. The Community Kitchen Incubator Orientation Guide Computer Technology Center The Computer Technology Center, located adjacent to the Community Kitchen Incubator, offers computer access with laser printer, graphics software for labeling and marketing materials, Internet access, fax machine, and copier.
Computer training is available at low cost, with workshops scheduled monthly.
Product Development Product development assistance includes everything from batching up a home recipe for mass production, to selecting appropriate packaging materials, to sourcing commodities, to linking your business with food science experts. Focus groups and consumer tastings can also be arranged for direct feedback on your product formulation and image. The fund enables firms to expand rapidly, creating quality jobs and contributing to a healthy and sustainable regional economy. We provide workshops on bookkeeping and accounting software applications, and preparing and analyzing financial systems. Staff members stay abreast of food trends and market segments to help you investigate, analyze, and capture new market opportunities.