{"id":3814,"date":"2024-12-12T19:14:33","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T03:14:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prosperitylab.org\/plb\/?p=3814"},"modified":"2024-12-12T22:36:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T06:36:04","slug":"mesa-redonda-impulsando-suenos-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prosperitylab.org\/plb\/mesa-redonda-impulsando-suenos-2\/","title":{"rendered":"San Jose Celebrates the Grand Opening of Prosperity Lab\u2019s Incubation &#038; Commissary Kitchen at CET\u200b"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3814\" class=\"elementor elementor-3814\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-476b6b7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"476b6b7\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-e18c836\" data-id=\"e18c836\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f6f77b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f6f77b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">San Jos\u00e9 Celebrates the Grand Opening of Prosperity Lab\u2019s Incubation &amp; Commissary Kitchen at CET<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c73e73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c73e73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>SAN JOSE, CA \u2013 On December 6th, 2024, Prosperity Lab and the Center for Employment Training (CET), in collaboration with the City of San Jos\u00e9\u2019s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs proudly unveiled the first Community-Center Incubation &amp; Commissary Kitchen, a groundbreaking initiative <br \/>designed to empower food entrepreneurs and drive economic growth in the heart of downtown San Jos\u00e9.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b1ba71a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"b1ba71a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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elementor-element-75cd81a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75cd81a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Empowering Local Entrepreneurs <\/b><\/p><p>This fully equipped kitchen offers <b>free access <\/b>to entrepreneurs in Santa Clara county looking to prepare and produce food, eliminating the significant startup costs typically associated with building or leasing a facility. In addition, participants can access business development training, and specialized workshops celebrating the rich diversity of gastronomy as a cultural good.<\/p><p>&#8220;This program is more than a kitchen\u2014it\u2019s a catalyst for opportunity,&#8221; said Nanci Klein, Director of the City of San Jos\u00e9 Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs. &#8220;It reflects San Jos\u00e9\u2019s unwavering commitment to supporting small businesses, driving inclusive economic growth, and celebrating the cultural diversity that makes our city extraordinary.&#8221;<\/p><p><b>Positive Impact on the Local Economy <\/b><\/p><p>The kitchen is poised to serve as a powerful economic engine, creating jobs and fostering innovation in the food sector. By equipping entrepreneurs with the tools and resources they need, the program not only supports individual success but also strengthens the city&#8217;s economic base, bolstering local and regional economies.<\/p><p>Prosperity Lab\u2019s Executive Director Mimi Hernandez emphasized the importance of community collaborations, stating, &#8220;When we empower entrepreneurs, we strengthen our entire community. This space will be a hub of creativity, resilience, and economic vitality for San Jose and beyond.&#8221;<\/p><p><b>Fostering Collaboration and Inclusion <\/b><\/p><p>The Incubation &amp; Commissary Kitchen embodies the spirit of collaboration, providing entrepreneurs with a shared space to pool knowledge, resources, and support. It also highlights Silicon Valley\u2019s commitment to diversity and inclusion by enabling underrepresented entrepreneurs to share their culinary traditions and expand their business opportunities.<\/p><p>\u201cThis initiative is a launchpad for entrepreneurs with passion and vision to succeed, but who need the resources to begin,\u201d said Deacon Ruben Solorio, President and CEO of CET. \u201cAt CET, we\u2019re honored to collaborate with Prosperity Lab and the City of San Jos\u00e9 to create a space where individuals and communities from all backgrounds can build pathways to economic independence.&#8221;<\/p><p>A significant focus of the program is empowering women, by offering them the tools and opportunities to turn their culinary skills into scalable business ventures and addressing the unique challenges faced by women in entrepreneurship. <i>&#8220;The Incubation Kitchen opens doors <\/i><i>for women to take charge of their economic futures by becoming business owners. It provides <\/i><i>the knowledge that is needed to turn skills into profit, empowering women to build scalable <\/i><i>businesses that benefit not only their families but also our entire community.&#8221; Mentioned\u00a0 <\/i><i>Gabriela Chavez-Lopez, Executive Director of Latina Coalition Silicon Valley.<\/i><\/p><p><b>About the Incubation &amp; Commissary Kitchen <\/b><\/p><p>The program is designed to benefit food entrepreneurs by:<\/p><ul><li><b>Reducing startup barriers <\/b>with cost-free, regulatory-compliant facilities.<\/li><li><b>Enhancing skills <\/b>through business development training and industry support.\u2022 <b>Celebrating culture <\/b>with workshops on gastronomy as a cultural good.<\/li><li><b>Strengthening community <\/b>through shared resources and cooperative purchasing power.<\/li><\/ul><p>This program is offered at no cost for the first six months. Community members interested in joining can reach out to Prosperity Lab at:<\/p><ul><li>Email: <b>Mesaredonda@prosperitylab.org <\/b><\/li><li>Telephone: <b>(408) 646-3200 <\/b><\/li><li>Office: <b>701 Locust Street, San Jose, CA<\/b><\/li><\/ul><p><b>About Prosperity Lab: <\/b>Prosperity Lab is dedicated to advancing economic development for underserved communities. By fostering opportunities for small businesses, it enables entrepreneurs to build stable, prosperous enterprises, ensuring equitable access to resources and support. www.prosperitylab.org<\/p><p><b>About CET: <\/b>CET is a leader in career and technical education, human development, and workforce innovation that accelerates an individual&#8217;s skills and builds pathways to economic independence. It provides training and support to help students of all backgrounds succeed in work and life. https:\/\/cetweb.edu\/location\/san-jose-ca?utm_source=sjlocal&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=gmb<\/p><p><b>About the San Jos\u00e9 Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs <\/b><\/p><p>The San Jos\u00e9 Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs (OEDCA) is committed to a vital, competitive San Jos\u00e9 economy that increases prosperity for people and companies. OEDCA guides the city&#8217;s economic strategy, provides assistance for business success, connects employers with trained workers, and provides art and cultural resources to our community. 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Empowering Local Entrepreneurs This fully equipped kitchen offers free access to entrepreneurs in Santa Clara county looking to prepare and produce food, eliminating the significant startup costs typically associated with building or leasing a facility. In addition, participants can access business development training, and specialized workshops celebrating the rich diversity of gastronomy as a cultural good. &#8220;This program is more than a kitchen\u2014it\u2019s a catalyst for opportunity,&#8221; said Nanci Klein, Director of the City of San Jos\u00e9 Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs. &#8220;It reflects San Jos\u00e9\u2019s unwavering commitment to supporting small businesses, driving inclusive economic growth, and celebrating the cultural diversity that makes our city extraordinary.&#8221; Positive Impact on the Local Economy The kitchen is poised to serve as a powerful economic engine, creating jobs and fostering innovation in the food sector. By equipping entrepreneurs with the tools and resources they need, the program not only supports individual success but also strengthens the city&#8217;s economic base, bolstering local and regional economies. Prosperity Lab\u2019s Executive Director Mimi Hernandez emphasized the importance of community collaborations, stating, &#8220;When we empower entrepreneurs, we strengthen our entire community. This space will be a hub of creativity, resilience, and economic vitality for San Jose and beyond.&#8221; Fostering Collaboration and Inclusion The Incubation &amp; Commissary Kitchen embodies the spirit of collaboration, providing entrepreneurs with a shared space to pool knowledge, resources, and support. It also highlights Silicon Valley\u2019s commitment to diversity and inclusion by enabling underrepresented entrepreneurs to share their culinary traditions and expand their business opportunities. \u201cThis initiative is a launchpad for entrepreneurs with passion and vision to succeed, but who need the resources to begin,\u201d said Deacon Ruben Solorio, President and CEO of CET. \u201cAt CET, we\u2019re honored to collaborate with Prosperity Lab and the City of San Jos\u00e9 to create a space where individuals and communities from all backgrounds can build pathways to economic independence.&#8221; A significant focus of the program is empowering women, by offering them the tools and opportunities to turn their culinary skills into scalable business ventures and addressing the unique challenges faced by women in entrepreneurship. &#8220;The Incubation Kitchen opens doors for women to take charge of their economic futures by becoming business owners. It provides the knowledge that is needed to turn skills into profit, empowering women to build scalable businesses that benefit not only their families but also our entire community.&#8221; Mentioned\u00a0 Gabriela Chavez-Lopez, Executive Director of Latina Coalition Silicon Valley. About the Incubation &amp; Commissary Kitchen The program is designed to benefit food entrepreneurs by: Reducing startup barriers with cost-free, regulatory-compliant facilities. Enhancing skills through business development training and industry support.\u2022 Celebrating culture with workshops on gastronomy as a cultural good. Strengthening community through shared resources and cooperative purchasing power. This program is offered at no cost for the first six months. Community members interested in joining can reach out to Prosperity Lab at: Email: Mesaredonda@prosperitylab.org Telephone: (408) 646-3200 Office: 701 Locust Street, San Jose, CA About Prosperity Lab: Prosperity Lab is dedicated to advancing economic development for underserved communities. By fostering opportunities for small businesses, it enables entrepreneurs to build stable, prosperous enterprises, ensuring equitable access to resources and support. www.prosperitylab.org About CET: CET is a leader in career and technical education, human development, and workforce innovation that accelerates an individual&#8217;s skills and builds pathways to economic independence. It provides training and support to help students of all backgrounds succeed in work and life. https:\/\/cetweb.edu\/location\/san-jose-ca?utm_source=sjlocal&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=gmb About the San Jos\u00e9 Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs The San Jos\u00e9 Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs (OEDCA) is committed to a vital, competitive San Jos\u00e9 economy that increases prosperity for people and companies. OEDCA guides the city&#8217;s economic strategy, provides assistance for business success, connects employers with trained workers, and provides art and cultural resources to our community. For more information, go to http:\/\/www.sjeconomy.com. 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