Nevada City, CA — September 12, 2025 — Sierra Commons, Nevada County’s nonprofit business incubator, is launching its Food Accelerator – Part One on October 6, 2025, an online course designed to help food entrepreneurs build, launch, and grow their businesses.
The Food Accelerator Part One combines the convenience of online learning with hands-on, local experiences. Participants will gain access to a new speaker series featuring industry experts, along with in-person opportunities such as a special session at BriarPatch Food Co-op, self-guided commercial kitchen tours in both eastern and western Nevada County, and a graduation showcase where students present their business ideas.
In keeping with Sierra Commons’ commitment to accessibility, the program offers scholarships and childcare s