Month: January 2020

Episode 31 – Forty Acres Fresh Market, a Pop-Up Grocer

January 28, 2020 howsbusiness Food Business, Health Inspection, Licensing, My first trip to City Hall, Permitting, Retail, Self-funded Business, Uncategorized, Wellness 00:17:12 Comments Off on Episode 31 – Forty Acres Fresh Market, a Pop-Up Grocer

Liz says doing business in Chicago is “uncertain” because she’s trying something a little outside of the box in the grocery market. Forty Acres Fresh Market is a pop up grocer specializing in selling high quality fresh produce at an everyday low price. Founded in response to the dearth of fresh food options on Chicago’s West Side, Liz is doubling down on community partnerships, grants, and building credibility in her neighborhood.Can this business model thrive in the long term?

Episode 30 – Autolyze Consulting, a remote Food Industry Consultant

January 21, 2020 howsbusiness Citations, Food Business, Health Inspection, Illinois State Regulation, Permitting, Shared Kitchen 00:06:17 Comments Off on Episode 30 – Autolyze Consulting, a remote Food Industry Consultant

Shelby describes doing business in Chicago as a “microcosm”. Learn more about his journey through Chicago’s food world on this week’s episode!

Episode 29 – R.B. Pest Solutions, Pest Control in Chatham

January 14, 2020 howsbusiness Growth, Hiring, Illinois State Regulation 00:13:33 Comments Off on Episode 29 – R.B. Pest Solutions, Pest Control in Chatham

Robi says doing business in Chicago is “exciting.” She grew up watching her dad work as an exterminator. Then, after working as a business educator for a couple of years, she decided to start her own pest control company. What kind of licenses did she need to kickstart her business?

Episode 28 – Catalyst Ranch, Creative Meeting and Event Space in Chicago Loop

January 7, 2020 howsbusiness Access to Capital, Fees, Food Business, Growth, Health Inspection, Hiring, Licensing, Marketing, My first trip to City Hall, Permitting, Red Tape, Self-funded Business, Work-Life Balance, Zoning 00:14:20 Comments Off on Episode 28 – Catalyst Ranch, Creative Meeting and Event Space in Chicago Loop

Eva says doing business in Chicago is “challenging.” That’s putting it lightly! This founder of Catalyst Ranch, a creative meeting and event space in historic downtown Chicago, has run around in circles and jumped through hoops many times for everything from expanding their physical location, to getting the proper licensing to offer catering at their events, to getting a sign that people can actually see from the street. Find out why, despite these obstacles, Eva has no plans to leave Chicago and how she made the leap from corporate employee to thriving entrepreneur.