In October 2025 we will be presenting a two-day workshop with the inimitable Mandi Lunan of foodbusinesscoaching.com. The workshop allow aspiring food production and food service entrepreneurs to expand their knowledge and confidence with practical real-world advice. This workshop will run over a single weekend and will be free, with lunch included. Funding is provided by the Province of British Columbia through its Rural Economic Development fund.

This workshop will be especially suitable for “new starts” or those who have dabbled in side-hustles in the food industry and who are interested in scaling up or diving back in.

A food entrepreneur since 2003 and a food business coach since 2016, Mandi is renowned for her discretion, empathy, positive attitude, and creativity. Her clients have described her as a “Business Fairy Godmother and Pollinator”, and a “Human Rolodex of the best people in the industry.” Originally from eastern Ontario, Mandi relocated to the Kootenays in 2020 and has been delighting the food and agriculture industry with her practical, no nonsense, hands-on approach, tailor made to meet todays food, beverage and agricultural business needs and challenges. Not only that, but she’s a heap of fun!

This opportunity for professional development in the food industry is perfect for anyone who has ever wondered whether they might be able to branch out into making money from some sort of food endeavour. The workshop should not be missed!

By filling out our survey now, you’ll get notified as soon as registration opens, and you’ll be able to have a say in which topics are presented.