Cureate Courses Alumni
Maryland
Baltimore Community Lending contracted the Cureate team to execute Cureate Courses cohorts of in-person and virtual programming with with funding from the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS). The objective is to build up an empowered food and beverage supply via education and 1:1 technical assistance to farmers, growers, bakers, and manufacturers in the communities immediately surrounding UMMS member organizations. The goal and outcome of this program and public-private partnership is to provide valuable training to entrepreneurs to help their businesses thrive, while providing jobs and access to fresh food in the community.
04-MD // 2023
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Humble Hearts Catering & Events
Alicia Boyd
Centreville, MD -
McGlynn's Cottage Pies
Melissa McGlynn
Chestertown, MD -
★ JesseJay’s Latin Inspired Kitchen
Jayleen Fonseca
Churchton, MD -
Krave. A Gluten Free Shoppe
Lisa Dale
Salisbury, MD -
Eat Sprout
Ryan & Emily Groll
Easton, MD -
Lillian’s Southern Box Catering
Kenya Jenkins
Crofton, MD -
Graze Gourmet
Adrienne Uhde
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Bowl of Cherries Catering
Barbara Duvall
Crownsville, MD -
Hambleton House Events and Catering
Jordan Lloyd
Easton, MD
03-MD // 2023
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The Garden International
Elizabeth Robinson
Beltsville, MD -
One Rock Farm
David Pearman
Ellicott City, MD -
My Mustard Seed
Tresor Thomas
Saint Leonard, MD -
★ Orchard Point Oyster Co.
Scott Budden
Stevensville, MD -
Elements of Nature
Linda L. Jones
Clinton, MD -
Juniper Culinary Apothecary
Sarah Acconcia
Baltimore, MD -
Brown Cow Creamery
Laurie Savage
Dickerson, MD -
Cascia Vineyards
Mark Cascia
Stevensville, MD
02-MD // 2022
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Juicing with Jazz
Jazmine Biggs
Baltimore, MD -
★ Treehouse Juicery
Todd Sheridan
Baltimore, MD -
Sporty Dog Creations
Lashauna Jones
Baltimore, MD -
Deddle’s Mini Donuts
Robin Holmes
Baltimore, MD -
CM Pops
Ky McKoy
Woodlawn, MD -
Jewish Jerky Brand
Adam Kaufman
Baltimore, MD -
Los Hermanos Tequila
Donta Henson
Baltimore, MD -
Kora Lee’s Gourmet Dessert Cafe
Kora Polydore
Catonsville, MD -
Gangster Vegan
James Yarborough
Baltimore, MD -
B-More Pasta
Monica E. Lapenta
Baltimore, MD
01-MD // 2021
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★ Omega 3 Nutrition
Edwin Bright Djampa
Hagerstown, MD -
Sincerely Wilma
Tamara Cole
Lanham, MD -
Landon's Ices and Creams
Lamar A Hinson
La Plata, MD -
DeVine Wine Jelly
LaKesha Veney
Bowie, MD -
Cynthia Ann Desserts
Cynthia Ann Michalik
Waldorf, MD -
Spizzy Smoothies
Victorious Hall
Camp Springs, MD -
Wee Bean Roasting Co.
Erich Herrmann
La Plata, MD -
Selby's Food Service
Karen M. Selby
Waldorf, MD -
Sugar Lips
Katie Pierce
Waldorf, MD -
Dwell Tea Company
April M Rashad
Hyattsville, MD
Are You Ready for Cureate Courses?
Cureate Courses is for food and farm entrepreneurs looking to diversify their revenue streams and grow into new sales channels. Are you a farmer looking to develop value-add products or grow into wholesale? Or perhaps you’re a caterer, restaurateur or food truck owner who is looking to diversify their revenue streams? You are a food and/or farm entrepreneur, in our local food supply chain, who has been building a business — and now you’re ready to take it to the next level. We have a focus on supporting underrepresented founders, which includes women and BIPOC-owned businesses.
Classes will meet once per week starting the week of January 29, 2024 for 1.5 hours virtually from February-April. We will have an end of program event in April where we will pair the two cohorts together (farmer, caterer) to have a big community food event. At this event, one participant from each cohort will walk away with a $5,000 cash prize.
Applications are now closed. However, you can apply to be notified at a future date.
University of Maryland Medical System & Baltimore Community Lending present Cureate Courses - Maryland
Cureate Courses is made possible by visionary leadership at University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) and Baltimore Community Lending (BCL). Our vision: to build a more resilient, local, diverse supplier network of food and beverage businesses throughout the state of Maryland, generating economic impact in every community. This innovative yearlong program is executed by Cureate, with the support of and in collaboration with BCL, through a grant from UMMS, funder of the program.