Events

How Local Folks Food Began
An informative talk by Steve Spencer
Tuesday, December 8th, 6:30-8pm
Caldwell Center, 323 S. Walnut Street, Bloomington

Steve Spencer is a farmer and founder of Local Folks Food, a small company producing mushroom patties, pasta sauce, jelly, and other products. The Spencer family originally founded Local Folks Food to utilize extra produce from their farm. They started off selling their products at local farmers markets and now distribute through small retailers around Indiana. Come hear Steve talk about how he started the business and what he would suggest for entrepreneurs with a special recipe of their own. "Good food, made for local folks, by local folks"

BKI Information Session
Thursday, January 21st, 7:00-8:30pm
Caldwell Eco-Center (323 S. Walnut Street, Bloomington)
This is a great opportunity to learn about the incubator and to apply to become a member. We will discuss services, fees, and expectations. Please RSVP to Bobbi Boos at bobbiboos@gmail.com.

BKI Board of Directors Monthly Meeting
Our monthly meetings are generally scheduled for the first Tuesday of each month.
Next meeting: Tuesday, January 12th at 1:00 in the Caldwell Center (323 S. Walnut Street)
If you are interested in attending and learning more about the board, please contact Bobbi Boos at bobbiboos@gmail.com.

SEED Corp Business Planning Course
Spring Dates To Be Announced - Mid-February to Mid-May
Small Business Development Center, Showers Building (Bloomington)
We are encouraging all our members to register for this $275 12-week business planning class that helps entrepreneurs evaluate the feasibility of their business ideas and write business plans. For more informaion, call SEED Corp at (812) 330-6272. SEED Corp is a nonprofit group that manages a loan fund for small businesses in southern and central Indiana. Loans are available to individuals with small businesses who have taken the business planning class and developed a complete business plan.