Over the decades, countless businesses in Calgary have been launched by keen cooks with little more than a set of knives and a dream. Starting a food business — be it a catering outfit, a small-scale bakery, or a hot sauce brand — has long been the go-to plan for newcomers to Canada, parents re-entering the workforce once their kids are in school, and other courageous entrepreneurs with a passion for food. But with equipment costs and endless regulatory hoops to jump through, starting a food-based enterprise is more complicated than whipping up something delicious and posting it online. Read More