Thinking of Starting a Restaurant or Food Truck?
Join us for this essential seminar designed specifically for aspiring food entrepreneurs! Whether you’re planning to open a restaurant or launch a mobile food unit (e.g., food truck, cart, stand, or trailer), this seminar will guide you through the key steps needed before making your investment.
Learn about the various permit types and regulatory requirements involved in starting a food business, as the Wilson County Health Department representative walks you through the entire process--including developing floor plans, selecting compliant equipment, submitting menus for review, and obtaining your operating permits. You’ll also gain valuable insights into fundamental sanitation standards, the inspection process, and what it takes to pass with confidence. Additionally, you’ll discover how commissaries are evaluated, what qualifies them for approval, and the conditions under which they can be used. Set yourself up for success with this practical step-by-step introduction to launching your food business the right way!
Speaker: DeEtt Taylor, Environmental Health Director, Wilson County Health Department
Register by: 4:00 PM August 20
To register, visit https://www.ncsbc.net/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=580460052.
Thursday Aug 20, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Wilson Community College
Small Business Center
Lee Technology Center
Building R, Room R161
4815 Ward Blvd.
Wilson, NC 27893
Free
252-246-1209 or 252-246-1232
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Printed courtesy of www.wilsonncchamber.com/ – Contact the Wilson Chamber of Commerce for more information.
200 Nash St NE, Wilson, NC 27893 – (252) 237-0165 – rsimons@wilsonncchamber.com