Orange County prides itself on being a hub of innovation and opportunity. From the small business corridors of Anaheim to the bustling restaurant scene in Santa Ana and Irvine, we know the power of entrepreneurship to fuel local economies. But when it comes to one of the most promising and low-cost pathways to economic mobility, Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO), Orange County is lagging behind. The MEHKO program, already successfully implemented in Los Angeles County and several others across California, allows home cooks to legally prepare and sell meals from their own kitchens. It’s a simple concept with profound results. It empowers residents, especially women, immigrants, and families with limited access to traditional employment, to transform their culinary skills

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