Food Biz Con

03/06/2026

03/05/2026

Day 2 of Food Biz Con is here!

We’re excited for another full day of learning, connection, and inspiration for food entrepreneurs. If you’re joining us today, here’s a look at the programming lineup for Thursday, March 5th:

☕ 8:30 AM – Coffee & Networking
Featuring Grounded Mobile Coffee and Cooki T Bakery

🎤 9:00 AM – Keynote Session
“Jasper’s Sicily: Growing Up in a Family and Preserving the Authenticity of Italian Cuisine in Kansas City”
with Chef Jasper, Owner of Jasper’s

🕙 10:45 AM – Breakout Sessions
• Defining Sales Processes & Measuring Selling Activity for Food Businesses
• How to Successfully Launch Your Food Service Business
• Cook Up Your Perfect Marketing Plan: A Food Biz Workshop

🍕 12:00 PM – Lunch
Featuring 451 Pizza Food Truck

🕜 1:30 PM – Breakout Sessions
• What’s Your Food Product Prices?
• Fresh, Healthy & Local: Sourcing From Local Farms
• How to Hire and Retain Great Employees Panel

🕒 3:00 PM – Breakout Sessions
• Using Data for Your Business
• Navigating Your Cash Flow
• Google Business Profile

🕟 4:30 PM – Final Sessions
• Food Product Businesses 101
• Developing a Social Media Mindset
• The Power of Capital

Another exciting day helping food entrepreneurs start, grow, and strengthen their businesses.

And don’t forget — the Food Biz Con Pitch Contest is tomorrow! 🎤🔥

03/05/2026

Tomorrow morning at Food Biz Con!

After Coffee & Networking from 8:30–9:00 AM, we’ll kick off the first session of the day with a special presentation:

🍝 “Jasper’s Sicily: Growing Up in a Family and Preserving the Authenticity of Italian Cuisine in Kansas City”
🎤 Featuring Chef Jasper

Chef Jasper will share stories from his family’s culinary roots and how those traditions shaped one of Kansas City’s most beloved Italian food experiences. It’s a powerful conversation about heritage, authenticity, and building a food legacy.

📍 Forum Hall
🕘 9:00–10:15 AM

If you love food, entrepreneurship, and the stories behind great restaurants, this is a session you won’t want to miss.

We’re excited to start another great day at Food Biz Con! 🍴

03/05/2026

What a great first day of Food Biz Con!

Today was filled with incredible conversations, inspiring speakers, and valuable insights for food entrepreneurs. From learning how to get products onto grocery store shelves to developing business plans, branding strategies, and funding options, the energy in the room was amazing. It’s always inspiring to see so many passionate people working to grow their food businesses.

But we’re not done yet!

☕ Join us tomorrow morning for Coffee & Networking from 8:30–9:00 AM

Featuring Grounded Mobile Coffee and Cooki T Bakery in the Bistro. It’s the perfect chance to connect with fellow food entrepreneurs, speakers, and industry leaders before the day’s sessions begin.

🧀 9:00 AM Jasper's Sicily: Growing Up in a Family and Preserving the Authenticity of Italian Cuisine in Kansas City with Chef Jasper

We can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow as Food Biz Con continues!

03/04/2026

Thank you KCTV5 News Kansas City and Miya for coming and seeing us today!

The two-day event features free workshops, a new pitch contest, and networking opportunities with established food business owners.

03/04/2026

QueenPins & KingPins Food Trucks serving up lunch at Food Biz Con today until 2PM!

03/04/2026