Good food is just part of what makes a restaurant successful, something many would-be chefs and restaurant owners don't always realize. Developing entrepreneurial skills is challenging, and additional folks living in underserved communities face additional obstacles, including access to capital and mentors.
Part of Sunshine's mission is to 'bring vacant storefronts back to life' says Sunshine's Managing Director for Programs Laura Lane Taylor. Earlier this week, Sunshine assembled food vendors at Navy Pier for Taste of Sunshine, the first-ever showcase for 16 of its alums.
They provide us with attorneys and a lot of different services that we need in order to keep up the momentum or to open up new doors, which is crucial for growth in our business,
The marketing piece was paramount for me. We needed that in the worst way. It's essential for businesses from marginalized communities to access effective marketing strategies.
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