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From Permit to Plate

Launching Your Food Business

2025-09-16 18:00:00 2025-09-16 19:00:00 America/Chicago From Permit to Plate This workshop, led by Sarah Michaels of the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, will cover essential considerations and requirements for launching a food-based business in Champaign County. Main Library - Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tuesday, September 16
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-16 18:00:00 2025-09-16 19:00:00 America/Chicago From Permit to Plate This workshop, led by Sarah Michaels of the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, will cover essential considerations and requirements for launching a food-based business in Champaign County. Main Library - Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Main Library

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

This workshop, led by Sarah Michaels of the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, will cover essential considerations and requirements for launching a food-based business in Champaign County.

Are you dreaming of opening a restaurant, launching a food truck, or selling your homemade treats? This workshop will provide you with crucial insights into the regulations, health codes, and practical considerations you need to navigate when establishing a food-based business in our community.

Led by Sarah Michaels, Director of Environmental Health for the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, this session will cover vital topics such as:

  • Understanding local health department requirements and inspections
  • Permitting and licensing processes specific to food establishments
  • Food safety best practices and regulations
  • Common pitfalls to avoid and key considerations for success

Don't miss this invaluable opportunity to get expert advice directly from the source and set your food business up for success!


About the presenter: Sarah Michaels is the Director of Environmental Health at the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District. In her role, Sarah oversees the well-being of residents of Champaign-Urbana and Champaign County. Her work includes managing the Environmental Health programs for food safety, private water wells, onsite wastewater control, mosquito and tick surveillance, and body art. She has been with the district for over 30 years and has extensive experience in plan review.


Starting or growing a business? We can help. champaign.org/launch

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Business |

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Main Library

librarian@champaign.org
Phone: 217-403-2000

Hours
Mon, Sep 08 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Sep 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Sep 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Sep 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Sep 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Sep 13 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Sep 14 12:00PM to 6:00PM

About the branch

Our beautiful, state-of-the-art Main Library opened on January 6, 2008. You’ll find a wide variety of books, movies, and music, as well as free events for all ages. Looking for tech options? We offer free Wifi, dozens of public computers with internet access, and public meeting rooms.

Upcoming events

Mon, Sep 08, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, Sep 09, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Sep 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
This event is full

Tue, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Sep 10, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Sep 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
This event is full

Thu, Sep 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Sep 11, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, Sep 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, Sep 11, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Thu, Sep 11, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Sep 12, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Sep 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Fri, Sep 12, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fri, Sep 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Sep 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Sat, Sep 13, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Sat, Sep 13, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C

Mon, Sep 15, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Mon, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Sep 16, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Sep 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Sep 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Sep 17, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Sep 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio

Thu, Sep 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Sep 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, Sep 18, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Thu, Sep 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Thu, Sep 18, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Sep 19, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Sep 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Fri, Sep 19, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fri, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sat, Sep 20, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Sep 22, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Sep 22, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Mon, Sep 22, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
This event is full

Tue, Sep 23, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Sep 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Sep 24, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Sep 24, 11:15am - 11:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
This event is full

Thu, Sep 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Sep 25, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C

Thu, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, Sep 25, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Thu, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Sep 26, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Sep 26, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Fri, Sep 26, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fri, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sat, Sep 27, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Sat, Sep 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Mon, Sep 29, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Sep 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Mon, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C

Mon, Sep 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio

Tue, Sep 30, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Sep 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, Sep 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Oct 01, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Oct 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Wed, Oct 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio

Thu, Oct 02, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Thu, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Oct 03, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Fri, Oct 03, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fri, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Sat, Oct 04, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Oct 06, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, Oct 07, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Tue, Oct 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Oct 08, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
Registration opens Wednesday, October 1 2025 at 9:00am