A new Food Network series is looking for FOOD ENTREPRENEURS. Specifically, people who have left their previous career to start a new restaurant (or similar business). Must have little-to-no prior professional culinary experience.
Must be planning to open a brick-and-mortar space where there will be walk-in customers (restaurant, bakery, sandwich shop, etc.). Must be aiming to open between now and autumn 2012.

Those chosen will receive culinary & business coaching from Bobby Flay (a chef, restaurateur, and fixture on the Food Network) as well as invaluable national publicity. Those interested that fit the guidelines please email the following: Outline your timeline, budget, menu, team, and especially what’s at stake for you in this endeavor (why you are doing it and what risks, financial as well as personal, you are taking).We are highly interested in the “human-interest” angle of your story.

A Facebook Page has been set up and they will be accepting people’s stories through February, and are casting nationally.

The above information was provided to RCEDA for sharing by Prospera Business Network and Ana R. Harvey, Assistant Administrator, Office of Women’s Business Ownership, U.S. Small Business Administration.

Call the RCEDA Office at 406.375.9416 or email RCEDA General Information

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