Are YOu Ready?
So you want to get started in the food industry.
The Microbrewery / Distillery Starter Kit provides information on starting a brewery in Kansas.
The Leavenworth County Economic Development staff exists to bolster the local economy through sound practices including business recruitment, business retention, entrepreneurship and advisory services designed to encourage and maintain quality jobs and sustained capital investment in the community.
From KS.Gov. It provides information on starting a restaurant in Kansas. A good general overview- a very good place to start!
The Heartland Regional Food Business Center helps farm and food enterprises develop local and regional food businesses and markets. Partners provide assistance from startup through growth, and also support supply chain connections.
The Heartland Regional Food and Business Center is here to help you connect with resources all over Kansas to help you with your farm or food-based businesses. See below some of the resources we have to offer!
Looking for training? KCKCC offers certificates and degrees in related areas such as: Culinary Arts Certificates, Culinary Arts, A.A.S., Baking Certificate, & Baking, A.A.S.,, and Business Administration, A.A.S.
Information from the City of Lansing about permits & licenses required, as well as some resources for starting your new business.
Information from the Kansas Department of Agriculture. This goes into more depth about the official application/fees required.
In an effort to provide support to small food-business startups, the Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) has developed an Incubator Kitchen Resource Guide to provide critical information about incubator resources throughout the state of Kansas.
Software for those interested in renting out kitchen space- but they also provide a list of kitchens renting, or the option to offer your kitchen to be rented.
The City of Leavenworth requires permits and licenses for various types of business operations. Forms are available for download below and fees can be paid at the Office of the City Clerk.
Be sure to check out our Business Resource page for more information!
