Gretchen Kopmanis informally started the Czechbox Bakery in 2012. Based on lessons she’s learned, she’ll guide you through the planning stages for starting a successful business including product development, establishing your brand, pricing strategies, record keeping, marketing, display and setting up as a Farmers Market vendor. Growing Hope’s Farmers Market & Nutrition Manager, Dayna Popkey, will answer questions for prospective Ypsilanti Farmers Market vendors.

This is a beginning level workshop, geared for people just starting to think about starting a food-based business.

Light refreshments served - Parking available on site - Wheelchair accessible - Gender neutral restrooms

This is a scent free space, please do not wear any personal products with any fragrance to this event.


Growing Hope's FREE workshops for Food Businesses and Farmers focus on finances, licensing, marketing, food safety, and other skills that allow startup businesses or farmers market vendors to grow their businesses.

Additional Events in this series:

3/9: Farmers Market Vendor 101 with Czechbox Bakery

3/16: Season Extension 101 with Old City Acres

3/23: Food Safety 101 with Chef Aaron Gaertner

3/30: Small Farm Business Planning with Growing Hope

4/6: Commercial Food Business Licensing with MSU Product Center

4/13: Cottage Food Law with Growing Hope

4/20: Make More at Market: Simple Ways to Sell More Product with Erika Tebbens Consulting

4/27: Farm Funding 101

5/4: WCC Resources for Food Businesses