Become the leader your business needs with our Employment & Leadership Workshop! In this class, you will learn the ins and outs of employment laws to consider when hiring and building a management system to help your team thrive. We will break out into small groups and collaborate on real-world problem solving to bolster your conflict management skills. This class is perfect for early-stage food businesses looking to scale their operations or established food businesses who want to strengthen their hiring and management processes. 

Leading this class is Brooke Poling, Founder of Optimal Employee Relations, a solutions-oriented employment and management consulting firm. Prior to starting her business, Brooke was an employment law attorney who helped companies develop best practices and stepped in when difficult legal obstacles arose.

Tickets for this class are $20 per person. Class will be held at the Corporation for Findlay Market Headquarters - 19 W. Elder St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.

About Findlay Learn:

Findlay Learn is a Findlay Market program dedicated to food business education for entrepreneurs. Our programming connects current and future food entrepreneurs with knowledge, support, and access to opportunities. Findlay Learn builds on Findlay Market’s principles of driving economic activity, social interaction, and an inclusive experience for all, by placing food entrepreneur needs, support, and access, at the core of our focus. We strive to empower and embrace the wealth of culture and diversity that is needed to advance and sustain a vibrant food ecosystem right here in the heart of our city. 

Identify the strengths and weaknesses of your brand at our new workshop. We’re inviting Thommy Long of LemonGrenade to share his expertise in working with small businesses as they build and strengthen their brand to stand out from the competition. This workshop is interactive and we will break into groups for a branding brainstorming exercise after covering the following topics:

• How to solidify & establish your brand

• The power of branding & how to stand out

• Examples of strong branding strategies

Tickets are $20 per person. This class will be held at the Findlay Market Corporate Offices - 19 W. Elder St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.

About Thommy Long

Thommy Long is the Creative Director at LemonGrenade, a graphic design and branding agency in Cincinnati that supports businesses in all of their design needs, from full rebrands to specialized campaigns and everything in between. Thommy has worked in art direction for over 20 years, and is a proud alum of the Art Academy of Cincinnati.

About Findlay Learn

Findlay Learn is a Findlay Market program dedicated to food business education for entrepreneurs. Our programming connects current and future food entrepreneurs with knowledge, support, and access to opportunities. Findlay Learn builds on Findlay Market’s principles of driving economic activity, social interaction, and an inclusive experience for all, by placing food entrepreneur needs, support, and access, at the core of our focus. We strive to empower and embrace the wealth of culture and diversity that is needed to advance and sustain a vibrant food ecosystem right here in the heart of our city. 

This info session is for anyone considering being a mobile food vendor at events or markets in Cincinnati. Hear from Findlay Market staff on the Mobile Popup Program available to Findlay Kitchen members and details about the Findlay Outdoor Market. The Cincinnati Health Department will be talking through mobile food licensing requirements and providing inspections for those who need them.

Presentation Topics:

• Findlay Market Mobile Popup Program

• Findlay Market Outdoor Market Program

• Health Department Licensing & Inspection Requirements

• Tips and Tricks for Successful Setups

• Mobile Kit Setup & Inspections for 2025 Mobile Food Licenses

This session is free, but requires registration to hold your spot.

Still need your own mobile kit inspected for 2025? The Health Department will be available to inspect mobile kits during this time. Please email Cat Murrell (cmurrell@findlaymarket.org) with questions or to sign up for an inspection. Sign up is required prior to inspection.

This info session will be held at Findlay Kitchen - 1719 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.

Sharpen your knife skills with a class taught by experienced industry professionals! This class will teach you how to safely and efficiently handle your knives while cooking as well as clean and care for them to maximize their lifespan. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with knives, making a series of different cuts, both classic and practical, and leave the class ready to level up your home cooking. This class is taught by Jordon Kuhn, Entrepreneurship Program Manager at the Corporation for Findlay Market, and Hannah Luken, owner of Artichoke.

Tickets are $70 each, or $120 for couples, and include one drink ticket from Jane’s and light refreshments from Dean’s Mediterranean Imports.

All vegetables prepped during the class will be donated to a local food bank. 

Findlay Learn's Food Business Workshops connect budding entrepreneurs with actionable insights and impactful resources. These stand-alone sessions empower entrepreneurs with practical knowledge and tools to build effective business operations. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your venture, our workshops cater to all stages of business development. Join us to explore the intricacies of food entrepreneurship and gain the skills needed to navigate the challenges of the food industry.

This iPhone Photography Workshop for food businesses will cover the following:

• Using what you've got: Mastering the camera on your iPhone

• Composition and lighting: How to make your food stand out

• Post-production: Editing your images using Camera and additional apps

• Content strategy: What to post and what to avoid

This workshop encourages participants to bring a dish or object to photograph, an iPhone, and enough storage space to take lots of photos! After registration, you will receive instructions to download the free apps needed for the workshop. We’ll reach out with details to ensure you’re prepared and ready to make the most of the session!

Tickets are $15.

About Erin Matulis (Instructor): Erin Matulis has been with the Corporation for Findlay Market for six years and currently serves as the Director of Marketing. In this role, she oversees all marketing, data analytics, communications, branding, public relations, special events, programming, and design for Findlay Market and its programs. As the Market’s first full-time graphic designer in 2018, Erin played a key role in elevating Findlay Market’s brand, from building out Market websites to creating original event branding and improving wayfinding.

With over a decade of photography experience—starting in film and later transitioning to digital—Erin has developed a versatile approach, capturing everything from food and family to lifestyle and events. Minoring in photography in college and as a social media content creator for Findlay Market, she believes in empowering others to use the tools at their fingertips. Beyond her role at Findlay Market, Erin runs a photography business (@erinmatulisphotography), showcasing her passion for capturing life’s moments. Her expertise in photography, videography, and marketing has significantly enhanced Findlay Market's social media presence. In her current role, she leads a talented team, driving data-driven marketing strategies and maintaining a high standard of excellence in all external communications.