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ServSafe® Certification with Can-Do Kalamazoo
Earn Your Food Safety Manager Certification!
Join us for our proctored ServSafe® exam designed for food service professionals, entrepreneurs, and kitchen users. Our free class and proctoring service - led by our own kitchen manager - makes certification accessible and hassle-free. Simply purchase the required materials, and you're ready to take the next step in food safety excellence!
Proctored ServSafe® Exam
The ServSafe® proctored exam is available to:
Can-Do Kalamazoo kitchen members
Prospective kitchen users
Camp attendees
Anyone working in the food service industry
Required Materials
Before taking the exam, participants must purchase one of the following:
OR
ServSafe® Exam Answer Sheet & 7th Edition book combo - $72.99
What Makes This Unique?
Our ServSafe® class and exam is proctored by our own kitchen manager, conveniently located at Urban Alliance, and completely free of charge -participants only need to purchase the required materials.
*In order to receive a Food Safety Manager certificate, participants must receive a 70% score or better to pass the exam. All exams are graded by the National Restaurant Association and scores are usually available within 7-10 business days.
Holiday Hustle: Maximize Sales with a Smart Seasonal Strategy
Holiday Hustle: Maximize Sales with a Smart Seasonal Strategy
Come join us at Can-Do Kalamazoo for a fun and informative event where you'll learn how to boost your sales during each holiday season! Our entrepreneurial speakers will share real tips and tricks to help create a smart seasonal strategy to help your business thrive. Don't miss out on this opportunity to network with other Kalamazoo entrepreneurs and take your sales to the next level. See you there!
First Path
Ready to Take the Leap?
THERE’S NO BETTER TIME THAN NOW TO GET YOUR BUSINESS IDEA OFF THE GROUND
Do you have a business idea that’s been sitting in your notebook, on the back burner, or just itching to come to life? If so, this program is for you!
We are excited to announce a new cohort of First Path, a ten-week guided program in partnership with Can-Do Kalamazoo and facilitated by the Plywood People. The First Path program is designed to help you explore, develop, and strengthen your business idea and is led by Ken Quayle from Can-Do Kalamazoo and Kevin Crittenden from Southwest Michigan First.
Throughout the program, you will work alongside fellow participants, mentors, and experienced entrepreneurs who have been in your shoes. First Path will lead you directly into the next step of your entrepreneurial journey with Can-Do Kalamazoo’s Can-Do Camp.
There’s no better time to transform your business dream into reality with the support of Southwest Michigan First and Can-Do Kalamazoo.
Who Should Apply
Individuals with a business idea, big or small, who want to test it out with guidance and accountability.
Those looking to refine or pivot an existing business concept.
People who are ready to take the next step toward launching their own venture.
What You Can Expect
Weekly video content, e-books, and guided reflections led by Plywood People.
Group sessions with other entrepreneurs from the region.
Local mentorship and support.
A growing network of peers, alumni, and community partners.
A clear, confidence-building pathway that leads directly into Can-Do Camp – your next step in launching your business.
2025 Summer Session Dates (Tuesdays via Zoom)
July 8 | Kick-Off: Meet the Participants | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
July 15 | Section One: Potential of a Problem | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
July 22 | Section Two: Make the Project Personal | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
July 29 | Brainstorming Session | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
August 5 | Section Three: Attract People to the Purpose | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
August 12 | Section Four: From Clouds to Concrete | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
August 19 | Brainstorming Session | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
August 26 | Section Five: Progress on the Problem | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
September 2 | Section Six: Sustain the Solution | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
September 9 | End of Program Celebration | 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm (*In-Person)
Program Cost
The investment for the First Path program is $200. Scholarship funds for the program are available. Please indicate your interest in learning more in your application.
ServSafe® Certification with Can-Do Kalamazoo
Earn Your Food Safety Manager Certification!
Join us for our proctored ServSafe® exam designed for food service professionals, entrepreneurs, and kitchen users. Our free class and proctoring service - led by our own kitchen manager - makes certification accessible and hassle-free. Simply purchase the required materials, and you're ready to take the next step in food safety excellence!
Proctored ServSafe® Exam
The ServSafe® proctored exam is available to:
Can-Do Kalamazoo kitchen members
Prospective kitchen users
Camp attendees
Anyone working in the food service industry
Required Materials
Before taking the exam, participants must purchase one of the following:
OR
ServSafe® Exam Answer Sheet & 7th Edition book combo - $72.99
What Makes This Unique?
Our ServSafe® class and exam is proctored by our own kitchen manager, conveniently located at Urban Alliance, and completely free of charge -participants only need to purchase the required materials.
*In order to receive a Food Safety Manager certificate, participants must receive a 70% score or better to pass the exam. All exams are graded by the National Restaurant Association and scores are usually available within 7-10 business days.
ServSafe® Certification with Can-Do Kalamazoo
Earn Your Food Safety Manager Certification!
Join us for our proctored ServSafe® exam designed for food service professionals, entrepreneurs, and kitchen users. Our free class and proctoring service - led by our own kitchen manager - makes certification accessible and hassle-free. Simply purchase the required materials, and you're ready to take the next step in food safety excellence!
Proctored ServSafe® Exam
The ServSafe® proctored exam is available to:
Can-Do Kalamazoo kitchen members
Prospective kitchen users
Camp attendees
Anyone working in the food service industry
Required Materials
Before taking the exam, participants must purchase one of the following:
OR
ServSafe® Exam Answer Sheet & 7th Edition book combo - $72.99
What Makes This Unique?
Our ServSafe® class and exam is proctored by our own kitchen manager, conveniently located at Urban Alliance, and completely free of charge -participants only need to purchase the required materials.
*In order to receive a Food Safety Manager certificate, participants must receive a 70% score or better to pass the exam. All exams are graded by the National Restaurant Association and scores are usually available within 7-10 business days.
ServSafe® Certification with Can-Do Kalamazoo
Earn Your Food Safety Manager Certification!
Join us for our proctored ServSafe® exam designed for food service professionals, entrepreneurs, and kitchen users. Our free class and proctoring service - led by our own kitchen manager - makes certification accessible and hassle-free. Simply purchase the required materials, and you're ready to take the next step in food safety excellence!
Proctored ServSafe® Exam
The ServSafe® proctored exam is available to:
Can-Do Kalamazoo kitchen members
Prospective kitchen users
Camp attendees
Anyone working in the food service industry
Required Materials
Before taking the exam, participants must purchase one of the following:
OR
ServSafe® Exam Answer Sheet & 7th Edition book combo - $72.99
What Makes This Unique?
Our ServSafe® class and exam is proctored by our own kitchen manager, conveniently located at Urban Alliance, and completely free of charge -participants only need to purchase the required materials.
*In order to receive a Food Safety Manager certificate, participants must receive a 70% score or better to pass the exam. All exams are graded by the National Restaurant Association and scores are usually available within 7-10 business days.
ServSafe® Certification with Can-Do Kalamazoo
Earn Your Food Safety Manager Certification!
Join us for our proctored ServSafe® exam designed for food service professionals, entrepreneurs, and kitchen users. Our free class and proctoring service - led by our own kitchen manager - makes certification accessible and hassle-free. Simply purchase the required materials, and you're ready to take the next step in food safety excellence!
Proctored ServSafe® Exam
The ServSafe® proctored exam is available to:
Can-Do Kalamazoo kitchen members
Prospective kitchen users
Camp attendees
Anyone working in the food service industry
Required Materials
Before taking the exam, participants must purchase one of the following:
OR
ServSafe® Exam Answer Sheet & 7th Edition book combo - $72.99
What Makes This Unique?
Our ServSafe® class and exam is proctored by our own kitchen manager, conveniently located at Urban Alliance, and completely free of charge -participants only need to purchase the required materials.
*In order to receive a Food Safety Manager certificate, participants must receive a 70% score or better to pass the exam. All exams are graded by the National Restaurant Association and scores are usually available within 7-10 business days.
ServSafe® Certification with Can-Do Kalamazoo
Earn Your Food Safety Manager Certification!
Join us for our proctored ServSafe® exam designed for food service professionals, entrepreneurs, and kitchen users. Our free class and proctoring service - led by our own kitchen manager - makes certification accessible and hassle-free. Simply purchase the required materials, and you're ready to take the next step in food safety excellence!
Proctored ServSafe® Exam
The ServSafe® proctored exam is available to:
Can-Do Kalamazoo kitchen members
Prospective kitchen users
Camp attendees
Anyone working in the food service industry
Required Materials
Before taking the exam, participants must purchase one of the following:
OR
ServSafe® Exam Answer Sheet & 7th Edition book combo - $72.99
What Makes This Unique?
Our ServSafe® class and exam is proctored by our own kitchen manager, conveniently located at Urban Alliance, and completely free of charge -participants only need to purchase the required materials.
*In order to receive a Food Safety Manager certificate, participants must receive a 70% score or better to pass the exam. All exams are graded by the National Restaurant Association and scores are usually available within 7-10 business days.
ServSafe® Class and Certification with Can-Do Kalamazoo)
Earn Your Food Safety Manager Certification!
Join us for our ServSafe® class and a proctored ServSafe® exam designed for food service professionals, entrepreneurs, and kitchen users. Our free class and proctoring service - led by our own kitchen manager - makes certification accessible and hassle-free. Simply purchase the required materials, and you're ready to take the next step in food safety excellence!
Proctored ServSafe® Exam
The ServSafe® proctored exam is available to:
Can-Do Kalamazoo kitchen members
Prospective kitchen users
Camp attendees
Anyone working in the food service industry
Required Materials
Before taking the exam, participants must purchase one of the following:
OR
ServSafe® Exam Answer Sheet & 7th Edition book combo - $72.99
What Makes This Unique?
Our ServSafe® class and exam is proctored by our own kitchen manager, conveniently located at Urban Alliance, and completely free of charge -participants only need to purchase the required materials.
*In order to receive a Food Safety Manager certificate, participants must receive a 70% score or better to pass the exam. All exams are graded by the National Restaurant Association and scores are usually available within 7-10 business days.
ServSafe® Certification with Can-Do Kalamazoo
Earn Your Food Safety Manager Certification!
Join us for a proctored ServSafe® exam designed for food service professionals, entrepreneurs, and kitchen users. Our on-site, free proctoring service - led by our own kitchen manager - makes certification accessible and hassle-free. Simply purchase the required materials, and you're ready to take the next step in food safety excellence!
Proctored ServSafe® Exam
The ServSafe® proctored exam is available to:
Can-Do Kalamazoo kitchen members
Prospective kitchen users
Camp attendees
Anyone working in the food service industry
Required Materials
Before taking the exam, participants must purchase one of the following:
ServSafe® Exam Answer Sheet – $40.99
Recommended Materials
ServSafe® Manager Book 7th Edition Revised - $52.99
ServSafe® Exam Answer Sheet & 7th Edition book combo - $72.99
What Makes This Exam Unique?
Our ServSafe® exam is proctored by our own kitchen manager, conveniently located right here on-site, and completely free of charge -participants only need to purchase the required materials.
*In order to receive a Food Safety Manager certificate, participants must receive a 70% score or better to pass the exam. All exams are graded by the National Restaurant Association and scores are usually available within 7-10 business days.
Think Like a CEO: Mindset & Strategy for Entrepreneurs
Think Like a CEO: Mindset & Strategy for Entrepreneurs
📅 Date: April 17th
📍 Location: Urban Alliance, Presented by Can-Do Kalamazoo
🎤 Speaker: Michelle Mitchell, Mitchell Consulting
💰 Cost: FREE
Workshop Overview:
As entrepreneurs, sometimes we get so wrapped up in the daily grind that we overlook the big picture, like scaling our businesses and planning for long-term success. The key? Adopting a CEO mindset!
Join Michelle Mitchell from Mitchell Consulting for a free workshop that will help you transition from working in your business to leading it effectively. Whether you're a solo entrepreneur or building a team, this session will give you tools to take charge of your time, finances, and priorities.
You’ll leave with a clear 90-day action plan that will boost your structure, enhance your financial decision-making, and develop habits for lasting success. We can’t wait to see you there!
Key Takeaways:
✅ Think like a CEO—Make strategic decisions, not just react to daily challenges
✅ Build a 90-day action plan to prioritize growth and financial stability
✅ Create accountability systems to stay focused and follow through
🚀 Ready to break out of survival mode and step into CEO-level thinking?
ServSafe® Certification with Can-Do Kalamazoo
Earn Your Food Safety Manager Certification!
Join us for a proctored ServSafe® exam designed for food service professionals, entrepreneurs, and kitchen users. Our on-site, free proctoring service - led by our own kitchen manager - makes certification accessible and hassle-free. Simply purchase the required materials, and you're ready to take the next step in food safety excellence!
Proctored ServSafe® Exam
The ServSafe® proctored exam is available to:
Can-Do Kalamazoo kitchen members
Prospective kitchen users
Camp attendees
Anyone working in the food service industry
Required Materials
Before taking the exam, participants must purchase one of the following:
ServSafe® Exam Answer Sheet – $40.99
Recommended Materials
ServSafe® Manager Book 7th Edition Revised - $52.99
ServSafe® Exam Answer Sheet & 7th Edition book combo - $72.99
What Makes This Exam Unique?
Our ServSafe® exam is proctored by our own kitchen manager, conveniently located right here on-site, and completely free of charge -participants only need to purchase the required materials.
*In order to receive a Food Safety Manager certificate, participants must receive a 70% score or better to pass the exam. All exams are graded by the National Restaurant Association and scores are usually available within 7-10 business days.
Neurodivergence in Entrepreneurship: Meet Your 2025 Goals (Part 2)
Achieve more, faster with this quarterly goal workshop with YOUR brain in mind.
Determine what you can realistically accomplish this quarter
Create an action plan of projects and tasks to reach those goals
Block your calendar so you know WHEN to complete each part of your goals
ServSafe® Certification with Can-Do Kalamazoo
Earn Your Food Safety Manager Certification!
Join us for a proctored ServSafe® exam designed for food service professionals, entrepreneurs, and kitchen users. Our on-site, free proctoring service - led by our own kitchen manager - makes certification accessible and hassle-free. Simply purchase the required materials, and you're ready to take the next step in food safety excellence!
Proctored ServSafe® Exam
The ServSafe® proctored exam is available to:
Can-Do Kalamazoo kitchen members
Prospective kitchen users
Camp attendees
Anyone working in the food service industry
Required Materials
Before taking the exam, participants must purchase one of the following:
ServSafe® Exam Answer Sheet – $40.99
Recommended Materials
ServSafe® Manager Book 7th Edition Revised - $52.99
ServSafe® Exam Answer Sheet & 7th Edition book combo - $72.99
What Makes This Exam Unique?
Our ServSafe® exam is proctored by our own kitchen manager, conveniently located right here on-site, and completely free of charge -participants only need to purchase the required materials.
*In order to receive a Food Safety Manager certificate, participants must receive a 70% score or better to pass the exam. All exams are graded by the National Restaurant Association and scores are usually available within 7-10 business days.
Can-Do Camp Spring 2025
Can-Do Camp is a 90-day journey designed to help you confidently launch your business idea or grow your business into the next stage. This milestone-driven program guides you through the startup and growth process, breaking it into achievable steps while celebrating progress along the way.
Regular sessions: Mondays 2/10 - 4/28
Food-only sessions: Thursdays 3/13, 3/27, 4/10, & 4/24
All sessions are 6:30-8:00pm
Neurodivergence in Entrepreneurship: Meet Your 2025 Goals (Part 1)
Achieve more, faster with this quarterly goal workshop with YOUR brain in mind.
Determine what you can realistically accomplish this quarter
Create an action plan of projects and tasks to reach those goals
Block your calendar so you know WHEN to complete each part of your goals
ServSafe® Certification with Can-Do Kalamazoo
Earn Your Food Safety Manager Certification!
Join us for a proctored ServSafe® exam designed for food service professionals, entrepreneurs, and kitchen users. Our on-site, free proctoring service - led by our own kitchen manager - makes certification accessible and hassle-free. Simply purchase the required materials, and you're ready to take the next step in food safety excellence!
Proctored ServSafe® Exam
The ServSafe® proctored exam is available to:
Can-Do Kalamazoo kitchen members
Prospective kitchen users
Camp attendees
Anyone working in the food service industry
Required Materials
Before taking the exam, participants must purchase one of the following:
ServSafe® Exam Answer Sheet – $40.99
Recommended Materials
ServSafe® Manager Book 7th Edition Revised - $52.99
ServSafe® Exam Answer Sheet & 7th Edition book combo - $72.99
What Makes This Exam Unique?
Our ServSafe® exam is proctored by our own kitchen manager, conveniently located right here on-site, and completely free of charge -participants only need to purchase the required materials.
*In order to receive a Food Safety Manager certificate, participants must receive a 70% score or better to pass the exam. All exams are graded by the National Restaurant Association and scores are usually available within 7-10 business days.