(FOX40.COM) — The deadline for local food-focused entrepreneurs to apply to Alchemist Community Development Corporation's Microenterprise Academy is just four days away.

The Alchemist Microenterprise Academy application deadline is August 17th. The programs runs from September 2 through November 19. The free, online training helps local food entrepreneurs through business planning.

"Marketing, permits, hiring employees, taxes, setting up your accounting systems, everything," said Jacob Sacks, Alchemist Kitchen Program Manager. "It's really pretty comprehensive."

Starting in 2019, AMA has helped launch dozens of food start-ups with support from the City of Sacramento. Late last year, the program received nearly $90,000 through the city's Innovation Incubator and Accelerator Grants to fun

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