Program Model Building Blocks

Program Model Building Blocks

Personalized Support

1:1 support for individual growth and emotional well-being beyond business concerns.

Sales Channel
Partnerships with Vancouver Farmers Markets and other businesses provide access to market space and sales opportunities.

Commissary Kitchen Space

Access to commercial kitchen facilities, a significant barrier for many food entrepreneurs.

Workshops

Covering crucial business skills like marketing, food costing, food safety, and navigating permit.

Program Activities and Support

a comprehensive suite of support tailored to its participants

Food and Storytelling as Core Tools

Using food as a "powerful common language" and a platform for sharing strengths, creativity, and cultural pride.

Family Inclusion

Welcoming family members and children into program activities and gatherings, acknowledging caregiving needs and promoting holistic support.

Language Support

Providing interpreters during workshops to ensure inclusivity and accessibility.

Mentorship

 

Access to a network of mentors, often BIPOC entrepreneurs, who share entrepreneurial wisdom.

Peer Knowledge

Emphasizing shared experiences and wisdom among women. Mentors often include BIPOC individuals and immigrant women themselves.