A Hub For All Entrepreneurs
Welcome to our new small business support hub at 519 S. Park St. - a space designed for collaboration, growth, and big ideas. Here, you’ll find everything you need to succeed: larger kitchen facilities, conference rooms, and open coworking desks, all ready to support your business journey.
More Than a Place: Meet Our Subgrantee Partners
The Can‑Do Kalamazoo Hub is more than just a space — it’s a growing network of support.
Through our incredible subgrantee partners, we’re expanding access to knowledge, mentorship, and tools for entrepreneurs across Southwest Michigan. Together, we’re building more pathways for people to grow their ideas, connect with community, and take the next step in their journey.
Startup Zoo
Startup Zoo works to streamline resources and connect founders with national brands, capital relationships, and top-tier business education. They’re focused on attracting and retaining high-growth startups, creating new jobs, and expanding access to equity-free funding.
BETA
The Black Entrepreneur Training Academy (BETA) is a five-month, cohort-based program designed to equip Black entrepreneurs with business training, mentorship, and access to capital. Powered by Black Wall Street Kalamazoo BETA is helping entrepreneurs build strong foundations and take steps to grow and thrive.
Room 35
Room 35 builds stronger communities through entrepreneurship, communication, and collaboration. Their flagship programs, The Blueprint and Core 60, support construction and mixed-use businesses with tailored, hands-on guidance for growth.
South Haven Regional Business Hub
The South Haven Regional Business Hub supports South Haven with programs like their Startup Series, Growth Series, and Peer+Plus Roundtables. They offer personalized mentorship, free business education, and a community that’s ready to rally around small business owners.
Can-Do Programs
Kitchen Incubator
This three-year program offers a supportive and low-risk environment to develop your commercial food business. Guided by experienced entrepreneurs, you'll achieve key milestones and discover how you can prepare for a market-ready commercial space or continue renting our kitchen, all within a collaborative and inclusive setting.
Can-Do Camp
Can-Do Camp is a 90-day program that gives you the tools, knowledge, and connections to launch a new business or scale your existing one. You’ll learn best practices, build a peer network, connect with local pros, and celebrate milestones along the way. By the end, you’ll have a solid foundation for success!
Can-Do Workshops
Our workshops offer unique, dynamic topics and hands-on work sessions designed to help you take actionable steps for your business. Whether you're launching or scaling, these sessions provide practical tools and insights to keep you moving forward.
Can-Do Label Bundles
An affordable solution for entrepreneurs who need a compliant, professional product label to launch a new product or service. *Eligibility: Operate your business for one year or less and have participated in a Can-Do Kalamazoo program within the past year.
Can-Do Boost
Boost offers five one-hour sessions with our team to dive into key areas like branding, marketing, LLCs, websites, social media, sales venues, financials, and funding. It's personalized guidance to help you tackle your business challenges and take the next step.
ServSafe®
Our ServSafe® classes and proctored exams are designed to help food entrepreneurs meet industry standards with confidence. These classes cover essential food safety practices, and our proctored exams can lead to the certification required to operate in licensed kitchens.
Our Commercial Kitchen
Built for Entrepreneurs
Our commercial kitchen is here to help entrepreneurs like you turn your food business ideas into reality. No matter if you’re just starting out, scaling up, or need reliable access to professional kitchen space, we offer everything you need to bring your product to market.
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Our Incubator Program: A three-year program that offers a supportive and low-risk environment to develop your commercial food business. Guided by experienced entrepreneurs, you'll achieve key milestones and discover how you can prepare for a market-ready commercial space or continue renting our kitchen, all within a collaborative and inclusive setting.
New Food Entrepreneurs: Starting your business with expert guidance and tools.
Scaling Businesses: Taking your products to the next level with our expanded facilities.
Existing Food Businesses: Access the kitchen you need to continue growing and meeting demand.
Chefs and Recipe Testers: Perfect your products in a professional environment.
Cottage Food Producers: Scale your homemade products safely and legally.
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At 519 S. Park Street, our new 4,100 sq. ft. kitchen is designed for efficiency and collaboration.
Comprehensive Equipment: Including convection ovens, charbroilers, mixers, and extensive storage—everything you need for production.
24/7 Access: Flexible rental options that allow you to work at your own pace, day or night.
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Baked goods, sauces, beverages, meal kits, and packaged food products are just a few examples. We cater to a wide range of food businesses, but keep certain restrictions on high-risk items like alcohol and CBD products.
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Affordable Rates: Starting at $15/hr, with reduced rates for qualifying entrepreneurs.
Comprehensive Support: From food safety to licensing and business guidance, we’re with you every step of the way.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with local mentors, distributors, and retailers to grow your business.
We provide the kitchen, equipment, and expertise - you bring the ideas!
Downtown Coworking
Our Coworking Pilot is available to book now!
We’re excited to introduce our brand-new coworking space pilot program, made just for Kalamazoo’s entrepreneurs!
Whether you’re kicking off a new venture or in need of a professional meeting space, our flexible coworking environment offers the perfect place to collaborate, create, and focus.
Your feedback in this pilot program will help shape the future of Can-Do coworking.
