THE SHORT STREET to SUCCESS MISSION
The Short Street to Success Program's mission is to help start-up food businesses grow into sustainable, cash-generating companies. Our program offers culinary entrepreneurs the opportunity to grow for their first 2 to 3 years without the cost of building and equipping their own commercial kitchen.
We do this by offering support in recipe and menu development, product marketing and business development and scale-up. Working along side of culinary professionals with established businesses allows program participants to set more realistic goals and perfect their operations. Located at 106 Short Street in Downtown Kernersville, we are committed to creating jobs in the local community, revitalizing this historic space and meeting demand for local food products.
ACCESS
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6000 sq ft shared use kitchen space
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2800 sq ft shared use office work space
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24/7 secure ADA facility access
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Conference space and technology
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Online member scheduling
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Document management
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Receiving & mailroom
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Bulk buying programs
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In-house Delivery Services
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Centralized umbrella branding
GUIDANCE
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Business planning, licensing, filings, insurance
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Kitchen and business etiquette & presentation
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Navigating technology and social media
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Business Development
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ServSafe Certification
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Food Grade Certification
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Navigating Health Dept, USDA, FDA, DofAg, and SBA
INSIGHT
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Regulatory compliance resources
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Test kitchen & recipe development
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Financial and accounting services
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Market research
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Marketing and branding services
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B2B Networking
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Collaboration opportunities
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Strategic partnerships
OPPORTUNITY
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Intellectual property management
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Advisory boards and mentors
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Investors/venture capital
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Commercialization
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Distribution
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Event and Festival Participation
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Exposure to Community and Corporate Members
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Location and site development
