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In-Person Session for Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation

Lorraine Mabbett Editor

Thinking about expanding your home to a mini-restaurant or commissary? The L.A. Department of Health is conducting no-cost in-person sessions on January 26th in Alhambra

Turn a home kitchen into a thriving business through the Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation (MEHKO) Program!

Join DEO and @lapublichealth for a no-cost training to learn how to legally run operate your home as a mini restaurant or commissary space from your home, offering takeout, delivery, or even dine-in experiences! Also, find out how to apply for a limited-time $597 permit subsidy.

In-Person Sessions:

Monday, January 26
English session: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Mandarin session: 6:15 PM –7:15 PM

Location: Alhambra Civic Center Library, 101 S 1st St, Alhambra, CA 91801

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The goal of the LA County's Office of Small Business is to help small businesses start, grow, thrive, and be successful. In an effort to meet that goal the Office of Small Business provides a variety of FREE services to help small businesses grow and prosper. Free services include individualized assistance to help you start a business, apply for business certifications, compete for government contracts, networking events, and more.

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