Incu-BaKe was started with the intention of helping young culinary businesses grow. As it’s been doing that, the incubator kitchen has been doing some growing of it own. This month, the business added to its operations a new space in
Lansing City Market.
One of the biggest joys in owning this business has been helping to spread the word about the delicious products that are made here,” says Marcy Bishop Kates. “I've talked with City Market personnel a few times over the past six months or so, and now just seems like the perfect time.”
The 100 square foot Incu-BaKe space can be found between the Waterfront and Uncle John's Winery and will feature products made by Incu-BaKe businesses. The location will be staffed by Kates and her assistant, as well as the occasional presence of the producers themselves.
“I am particularly excited about those day when our producers are there. They will be our ‘Meet the Producer’ days, and we will have sampling and other specials,” Kates says. “I expect that our product line will be somewhat seasonal, and somewhat fluid, just by the nature of our being a kitchen incubator. Of course, I'm also very excited to be able to talk about the entrepreneurial services here at Incu-BaKe!”
The Incu-BaKe space debuted at the City Market last weekend and will celebrate it’s grand opening this week. Shoppers will find an array of products there, including "take and bake" casseroles, salsas and sauces, granola, spice mixes, snack items, jams, jellies and baked goods.
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