1. Schedule a tour
Tours are given on Mondays 6pm and Wednesdays 11:30am. Reservations are required to attend the tours. The tour is limited to 6 people. Please call 718 392 0025 between the hours of 8:30-4:30 pm on Mondays thru Fridays to make a reservation.
Tours will last 60 minutes. The tour consists of answering your questions about the application process and seeing the actual facility. It is combined with an interactive session where we discuss the critical steps to assist you in creating a successful business. Remember to download and review the application and other documents sent to you via email, so you can ask questions which will help you complete the forms.
Please be aware that parking is horrible in this area. We recommend using public transportation since we are only a 5-minute walk from the subway. When you become a client and are working in the kitchen you will have access to free parking during your shift.
The facility is located at:
36-46 37th Street Long Island City.
2. Schedule an appointment with a business counselor
Take advantage of the free service to assist you in planning your business. We have advisors who can help in everything from business registration to loans to marketing.
3. complete all required Documents
Download application and complete all required documents for the application-use the check list on the first page of the application.
4. Email to Kathrine Gregory
When the application is complete, email to Kathrine Gregory MiKitchen1866@aol.com.
5. application Review
Kathrine will quickly review the application and all required documents to confirm that they have been received.
Applications are accepted year-round.
Turnaround time between the receipt of the completed application is approximately 14-21 days. Upon evaluation of your application, you will receive an email with a copy of the contract for you to review and a scheduled date to sign. At that point, you should obtain your insurance. Clients must obtain a General Liability insurance policy covering their business. Manufacturers of all products must include a product liability policy along with the general liability. The Incubator must be listed as additional insured. See FAQ #10 for a list of recommended brokers.
6. Contract signing
The contract signing appointment will take approximately 1.5 hours.
you will need:
- A cashier’s check or money order for the security deposit- The security deposit will equal YOUR monthly rent based on your projected usage. The minimum deposit is $1000.
- A copy of your insurance.
- We will sign the contract.
BULLET POINTS FOR ALL ACTIONS BEING DONE DURING CONTRACT SIGNING
- For consumable goods only: We will fill in the forms for obtaining your License (NYS Dept of Agriculture & Markets or NYC Dept of Health). If you fall under the jurisdiction of NYS Agriculture & Markets: new business working from Incubator receive the first two years’ license gratis (a $175.00 savings). (see FAQ # 11 for a description of the different licenses)
- Review the inspection requirements.
- Review your production process and answer any of your questions.
- Take a private tour of the facility focusing on your equipment needs.
- We will review your prices and marketing strategy and your roadmap answers.
- For consumable goods only: We will set two production dates; the first one so you can get used to manufacturing in the kitchen and the second one where you will be inspected while you are producing.
- We should be able to get you into the facility within 4 days.
Acceptance into the Incubator is at the discretion of the Director. We do not decline budding entrepreneurs, but we do not accept new businesses until they are ready to start on their path to success. Our free business advisors are available to assist you before, during and after you are a client of the Entrepreneur Space.
