Food and beverage are some of the most important sectors for economic growth in any community. The strength of your region’s restaurants drive important tourism dollars and opportunities for entrepreneurs to develop local manufacturing and scalable business models, this category is crucial for any economic and community development strategies.

Proof programs are built for food and beverage companies and entrepreneurs operating in a variety of sectors, including independent restaurants navigating the evolving landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic, early- to mid-stage consumer goods companies, managers looking to expand their toolbox, and artisan food and beverage companies looking to grow strategically.

Our programs are designed to be taught in partnership with local ecosystem builders like the Chambers of Commerce or area Small Business Development Centers. Thus, the program cost is usually covered by our partners and not passed on to individual operators.

The courses require a few hours for weekly group sessions, homework, and one-on-one coaching based on your schedule and availability. Courses vary in length from 4-weeks to 10.

Our programs help participants identify and solve immediate problems while thinking strategically about stabilization, operational efficiency, and future growth. Beyond the coursework, community of peers, and access to industry experts, you’ll find that you emerge from the course with a strategic roadmap and an understanding of your company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and challenges, as well as a renewed passion for continued success.

At Proof, we are committed to developing opportunities for traditionally underserved communities, especially women and minorities. Our core values are trust and transparency, and we value strategic growth and development that makes diversity, equity, and inclusion central aspects of an organization’s mission.