Financial Foundation for Growth (Food Based Businesses)

Financial Foundation – July 16, 2025

Know your numbers, fuel your strategy. In the second session, participants will break down their cost of goods sold (COGS), pricing, and profit margins, then build or refine basic income statements and cash flow projections.

RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/SBSHFoodBusinessWorkshop

Facilitator:

Ederique “Chef E” Goudia is a Detroit-based food business leader with over 20 years of experience. As the founder of In the Business of Food (IBF Detroit), Chef E provides expert coaching and facilitation services to food entrepreneurs and nonprofits, helping them achieve their business goals, financial success, and economic mobility.

She also serves as the manager and business coach for the Shed 5 Incubator Kitchen at Eastern Market, where she connects local food businesses with critical resources and support. Her expertise spans topics such as entrepreneurship, food justice, child nutrition, food waste reduction, local food systems, mental health in hospitality, and systemic inequities in the food industry.

Chef E’s work has been recognized by National Geographic, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, NPR, the James Beard Foundation, and more. Additionally, she serves on the boards of several nonprofits, including Detroit Food Academy and Eastside Community Network.

The Flint & Genesee Small Business Support Hub, in partnership with the Michigan Good Food Fund, is hosting three Growth & Financial Fluency for Food Entrepreneurs workshops on July 9, 16, and 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Crim Fitness Foundation’s offices at 719 Harrison St., Suite 102, in Flint.

A light breakfast will be served; pre-registration is required.