Kelly Shaw is the Associate Director of Findlay Kitchen, bringing over 15 years of hospitality experience across a wide range of roles, from line cook, kitchen manager, catering sales, and many others in between. She also has extensive experience in customer service and administrative management, giving her a well rounded perspective on both the operational and people focused sides of the food industry. In her role at Findlay Kitchen, Kelly supports members, oversees day to day operations, and is helping lead Findlay Kitchen into its next phase of growth. Kelly also recently launched her own small pop up food business, Okie Doke, giving her firsthand insight into the challenges and opportunities that come with building a food business.
Panel discussion on the impact of starting small as a small food business. Highlighting the importance of building a drive for your product, community buy-in, and sustainable growth. Additionally talking through the different ways in which businesses can start small.