During the program, participants will work with their peers to create business plans, develop start-up budgets and marketing pitches for a co-developed sustainable cooperative food business idea. Mentorship and business tools will be available to program attendees to help set them up for success.

Weekly training sessions will be held at the South Mountain Community Center in South Phoenix beginning March 16 through May 18 on Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. Only 25 spaces are open for the program and participants must attend all 10 weeks to complete the program.

Interested applicants can visit the Thrive Consultancy, Inc website to apply. Applications are open through March 10.