October 10 Community Workshop

Do you own, operate, or work for a restaurant, grocery store, or catering business? Are you a vendor at a farmers’ market or event? Do you manage a food truck or a coffee cart? Or do you live or work in Marin and eat at any of our food facilities?  

Whether you’re a food business owner or enjoy dining at one our many restaurants and food facilities, we want to hear from you!

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM   

• Learn, Hear, and Participate in Discussions about:
  • Constructing and Operating a New Food Business in Marin!
  • Understanding the Plan Review Process – Hear from recent applicants!
  • Thinking About Buying an Existing Food Business in Marin?
  • Thinking About Owning a Mobile Truck, Trailer or Cart that Sells Food?  
  • Change of Ownership – Improving the Process
  • Food Safety and Foodborne Illnesses:  Whether You Own a Business or Cook for Your Family – What Everyone Should Know!
  • Do You Own or Run a Business and Are Frustrated with the Permitting Process?  We Want to Hear From You!
  • The Permitting Process – Working with County and Local Agencies
  • Meet the Experts – Meet one-on-one with County and local experts to answer your food business questions!
• Demonstrations and Activities!
• Participate in a Food Inspection Walk Through!
• Take a Tour of a Food Truck!
• Can You Pass a Food Safety Quiz?

PLUS: Enjoy lunch (available for purchase) from a variety of food trucks!