Ask An Expert

"On-the-Fly" Ask an Expert sessions are 30-minute virtual meetings that offer food entrepreneurs the opportunity to connect directly with our team of food industry experts. With their wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience, our experts can provide entrepreneurs with valuable insights, recommendations, and actionable strategies tailored to their unique needs. Simply schedule a convenient time slot, and our experts will be ready to lend their expertise and support.

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Las sesiones "On-the-Fly" de Consulta a un Experto son reuniones virtuales de 30 minutos que ofrecen a los emprendedores del sector alimentario la oportunidad de conectarse directamente con nuestro equipo de expertos en la industria alimentaria. Con su amplia experiencia y conocimientos prácticos, nuestros expertos pueden proporcionar a los emprendedores valiosas ideas, recomendaciones y estrategias accionables adaptadas a sus necesidades específicas. Simplemente programe un horario conveniente, y nuestros expertos estarán listos para ofrecer su experiencia y apoyo. Impulsado por Eastern Market y TechTown Detroit

Bekah Galang

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Staff training and onboarding, training programs, product standards, food safety, project management, hiring, community engagement events, local sourcing, handbook creation, standard operating procedures, process improvement.

Ederique Goudia

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Food safety training, licensing, foodservice management and operation, recipe costs, menu development & engineering, and cost analysis.

Demarra West

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Mental Health clinician, Leadership coaching, Trauma-informed Leadership, Individual and Organizational Wellness Assessment, Essential Coping Skills for Wellness & Personal Growth, Resilience-building Strategies, Racial Healing, Crisis Intervention and Mediation, Diversity Equity & inclusion, Yoga, Reiki

Marcus Reliford Jr.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Retail management, sales growth, performance improvement, customer service, merchandising, inventory management, human resources, operations management, community engagement, and leadership development.

Meg Burritt

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Business planning, Business strategy, Strategic planning, Costing and pricing, Product development, Sourcing, supply chain and procurement


Sandy Levine

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Hospitality systems, Staff culture, Community engagement, Bar & restaurant efficiency , Bar & restaurant startup and growth, Menu development, costing, and optimization, PR & media relations, Navigating industry fluctuations and challenges, Problem solving

Ana Marin

ÁREAS DE EXPERIENCIA 

Capacitación en seguridad alimentaria, registro de negocios, licencias y permisos, gestión y operación de negocios de alimentos, preparación para inspecciones del departamento de salud y apoyo a emprendedores que desean iniciar o mejorar su negocio de alimentos.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Food safety training, business registration, licensing and permits, food business management and operation, health department inspection preparation, and support for entrepreneurs looking to start or improve their food business

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