Applications are Coming Soon for Main Street Skowhegan’s Food Entrepreneur Pathway Program!
Are you dreaming of launching your own food business? Main Street Skowhegan is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Pre-Incubation Phase of our Food Entrepreneur Pathway Program — a dynamic, 10-week cohort designed to help early-stage food entrepreneurs turn their ideas into thriving businesses.
Whether you’re developing a specialty food product, looking to scale up family recipes, or just starting to explore your culinary concept, this program will give you the tools, confidence, and connections to move forward.
📅 Program Schedule:
The cohort will meet once weekly for the duration of the 10-week program.
Here’s what you can expect:
- WEEK 1: Kickoff & The Big Idea: Crafting Your Vision, Story & Product Concept
- WEEK 2: Know Your Market: Identifying Customers & Understanding Competition
- WEEK 3: Regulations & Readiness: Food Safety, Licensing & Business Structures
- WEEK 4: Pricing for Profit: Understanding COGS, Markup & Margin
- WEEK 5: Perfecting Your Product: Recipe Development, Sensory Testing & Sourcing
- WEEK 6: Building Your Brand: Packaging, Storytelling & Marketing That Connects
- WEEK 7: Financials & Funding: Build a Solid Foundation for Growth
- WEEK 8: Ready for Retail: Getting Your Product on Shelves (and Online)
- WEEK 9: Demo Day Ready: Telling Your Story & Closing the Sale
- WEEK 10: Public Product Showcase & Celebration
Throughout the program, you’ll participate in hands-on workshops, receive expert guidance, and gain access to invaluable local resources — all while building relationships with fellow entrepreneurs who share your passion for food.
Don’t miss this opportunity to bring your culinary dreams to life.