The Feeding Anchors program combines comprehensive training, relationship building, and ongoing support to help established caterers expand into institutional markets. Our participants gain more than just technical skills—they join a supportive community of food entrepreneurs committed to each other's success.
At Center for Community Wealth (CCW), we're transforming the landscape by partnering with anchor institutions (such as universities, hospitals, and local governments) and local, small catering businesses. We work from both sides: helping institutions become more small business-friendly while providing caterers with the tools, training, and connections they need to succeed with institutional customers..
The program culminates in our annual Eat.Local.Food. Tasting Event, Metro Denver's premier networking opportunity connecting institutional buyers with local caterers. Each year, nearly 200 staff from hospitals, universities, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations attend this structured showcase to discover new catering partners and experience their specialties firsthand.
Successful graduates join our Curated Caterer List, accessed regularly by institutional partners seeking reliable local vendors for their events and meetings. This exclusive listing creates ongoing opportunities to build relationships and do business with major institutions and organizations across the region.
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