Working from a flexible commercial kitchen allows food entrepreneurs to:   Avoid: Large costs associated with long term leasing. Guarantees involved in leasing.  Costly and lengthy build outs of a full  kitchen. Full range and cost of facility maintenance. Utility costs, pest control, security, equipment maintenance and garbage removal. Benefit From: Cooking/baking and ability to scale production. Access to other food entrepreneurs, chefs, influencers, and industry professionals. A place where you can exchange advice and ideas with other like-minded businesses, seek guidance from industry experts, build collaborations, share resources, have access to staff sharing and business opportunities. Participate in educational and networking events (e.terra Kitchen has programs and events year round to help our members thrive). Direct access to experienced food service experts and consultants. Business opportunities that including catering and vending opportunities as well as other collaborations. Assistance with marketing and social media to drive further awareness to your business and product/service. Mentorship, advisory assistance from e.terra and its non-profit, government and educational partners.