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SUMMARY:Food Prize 2026
DESCRIPTION:Food Prize 2026 is a regional food business competition and industry convening designed to support new and existing food entrepreneurs across Michigan. \nThe event combines a pitch competition\, food product showcase\, and educational summit\, bringing together food business owners\, support organizations\, funders\, and industry partners. \nDate: Saturday\, March 21\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\nLocation: Kellogg Arena & Battle Creek Innovation Hub \nProgram Overview: \nPitch Competition | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Battle Creek Innovation Hub\nTwo competitive tracks:\n• Food Service (catering\, food trucks\, restaurants) — Regional\n• Food Manufacturing/Production (CPG Food & Beverage) — Statewide \nUp to $40\,000 in cash awards will be distributed. \nFood Business Summit | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Kellogg Arena\nEducational forums focused on the operational\, regulatory\, and financial needs of food businesses. \nMake It:\n• Commercial kitchen access\, incubators\, and accelerators\n• Regulatory and compliance requirements \nFund It:\n• Capital access\, including loans\, grants\, and investment \nSell It:\n• Scaling operations\n• Co-packers\, contract manufacturing\, and retail pathways \nFood Show:\nParticipating vendors will showcase and sell products at Kellogg Arena.
URL:https://smallbusinessbattlecreek.com/event/food-prize-2026/
LOCATION:Kellogg Arena\, 1 McCamly Square\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017
CATEGORIES:Get Inspired,Get Local
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ORGANIZER;CN="Small Business Development Office%2C City of Battle Creek":MAILTO:smallbusinessinfo@battlecreekmi.gov
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