Non-profit food & beverage startup incubator aiming to address 3 main challenges for entrepreneurs: access to production space, financing, and resources
Chicago, IL
Joined January 2016
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Come meet local CPG entrepreneurs and experts over snacks and drinks! Startup CPG, a national network for emerging brands, is hosting their August Meetup at The Hatchery with sampling from brands like Tubby’s Taste, For Good Granola, and more. Join us: buff.ly/3rKVpIH
Taj Franklin told Jamy Franklin, her husband and business partner of J. Spice, that 2023 would be a “festival year” for their business. They served their Caribbean foods including vegan sliders and jerk burgers at Pitchfork this past weekend. Read more: buff.ly/44zvQsp
Meet our ICNC team! Dani is our Membership & Community Manager at The Hatchery. Dani helps entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses through general business advising support and the Sprouts Incubation Program. See our job openings: buff.ly/3BkhgGO
Almost 50 events were hosted by ICNC and The Hatchery in partnership with the IL SBDC throughout 2022. The wide variety of programming ranged from Starting a Food Business to monthly panel networking events. Learn more in ICNC’s 2022 Annual Report: buff.ly/3Q8gMh4
Congratulations to Kooshy, a graduate of The Hatchery, for launching nationwide in Whole Foods! Their all-natural croutons are made from sourdough bread with three of the flavors being vegan friendly. Read about the launch: buff.ly/3Oo7Xi8
Ready to build a strong team that will take your business to a new level? Join an immersive session that will teach the steps of building an appealing job description and what interview questions to ask to find the best people for the job. Get your ticket: buff.ly/43vcseZ
Land Lovers (formerly Alchemeat) is showcasing at their first expo! They’re at #IFTFirst sharing their delicious plant-based and animal-free BBQ and Carne Asada tacos. If you’re at the show, stop by booth S3472N! Learn more about Land Lovers: buff.ly/474pPWy
Meet our ICNC team! Jorge Vela is a building maintenance team member based at The Hatchery who makes sure that the building operates smoothly for entrepreneurs. Jorge said, “I'm always looking for new skills to learn and ways I can help others.” Join us: industrialcouncil.com/job-op…
From a “renaissance of sugar” to snacks with global flavors, food trends were everywhere on the Fancy Food Show floor. Our very own Natalie Shmulik joined Well FEd by @foodbiznews to talk about the trends that stood out and what to look out for. Watch: buff.ly/3XS24wx
Dope Drip Cafe was on the news! David and Jeoneva joined WGN’s Daytime Chicago to talk about how they started their business and where the name came from, while sharing how they make their signature tamafongo. Watch the segment: buff.ly/3JV379h
Fatso Hard Kitchen’s mission is to pay it forward and make their food with love. They recently made their FHK Chicken Fiesta Bowl for Hatch-Made Meals, our grant funded program that provides West Side residents with meals. Add FHK to your next event: buff.ly/3OaVwpM
Get your product on the shelves of Dom’s Kitchen & Market! Join this session to learn what it takes to land a coveted spot on the shelves of one of Chicago’s fastest growing, boutique retail environments. Get your ticket: buff.ly/3PXxSOu
New product alert! @Naki_Noku, a company who distributes samples of condiments so customers can discover new brands, has launched dry rubs. Their Serangoon Market Curry and Tandoori Dry Rubs bring the fragrant flavors of India to your next meal. Shop: buff.ly/3D1k0vd
Connect with other West Side community business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs! @Allies4CB is hosting an afternoon event to help you grow your business. Register for the free event: buff.ly/3D2JDf6
Spices and bold seasonings coated some of the most exciting new snacks at the summer #FancyFoodShow. For Good Granola’s Sweet Curry oat-free granola showcased how global flavors are being highlighted in new formats. See the seasoned snack standouts: buff.ly/3Nwq0AI
Happy #IndependenceDay! After you spend the holiday enjoying good food and time with loved ones, we hope to see you at one of our upcoming events to network and learn how to become retail ready and build strong, talented teams. Join us: buff.ly/2UQPaAo
Show your love of Danie’s Natural Juice through their new merch! You can take their 100% all-natural cold pressed fruit and veggie juice on-the-go with their new travel cups or keep it cold in their cooler bags. Find out where to buy: buff.ly/44oAV6q
Congratulations to Fueled by AF on two years of business! To celebrate their business birthday, they have a 20% off sale of their protein-packed snacks. Use the code TWOYEARS to get 20% off until midnight tonight, June 30th. Shop online: buff.ly/3pCr5z0
Get your product on the shelves of Costco! Join us to learn about the standards and benchmarks that your products must meet to become a supplier for a big-box, national retail and wholesale chain to secure large, new accounts.
Get your ticket: buff.ly/46jsSto
Radical Joy Bakery, a Sprouts participant, combines rad, unique flavors with edible pastry art. Through the month of June, slices of Rad Joy’s cà phê sữa đá (Vietnamese iced coffee) carrot cake can be purchased in-person at Split-Rail. Learn more: buff.ly/3r68Wu5
