Culinary Connection Networking Event
Hosted by Poppin Plates Culinary Incubator LLC | Sponsored by GBG Incorporated On September 17, 2025, Poppin Plates Culinary Incubator brought together food entrepreneurs, chefs, and industry professionals for an […]
Poppin Plates Incubator LLC: Featured in the Chicago Tribune!
We’re thrilled to announce that our very own FoundHER, Fershawnda Green, and Poppin Plates Incubator LLC, have been highlighted in the Chicago Tribune! The article, titled “Column: Shared kitchen business […]
Financing SMBs: Summary of Wintrust Webcast Featuring Fershawnda
In a recent webcast hosted by Wintrust and Crain’s Content Studio, experts, including Fershawnda, delved into the diverse world of alternative financing options available to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) […]
Poppin Plates Empowers Culinary Professionals with Food Cost 101 Workshop
Poppin Plates Culinary Incubator LLC recently demonstrated its commitment to supporting culinary professionals by hosting a highly informative Food Cost 101 class. The workshop, held on Thursday, March 13, 2025, […]
Poppin Plates Culinary Incubator Recognized as April Local Business Spotlight
For April’s local business spotlight, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized Poppin Plates Culinary Incubator in Park Forest. Rep. Haas spent time touring the business and presented the owner with a […]
Fershawnda Green Honored as Park Forest Business Person of the Year
This year, continuing a 14-year tradition, the Park Forest Business Person of the Year Award has been presented to a local business owner who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to the […]
Poppin’ Plates Expands: A Second Kitchen Celebrated in Park Forest
Poppin’ Plates Culinary Incubator celebrated the grand opening of its second kitchen with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on Saturday, May 22nd. The event, held at their new manufacturing […]
Beyond the Kitchen: How Poppin Plates Found Success in Catering
The culinary industry is dynamic, requiring businesses to be nimble and responsive. At Poppin Plates, we embrace this philosophy, as demonstrated by a recent success story highlighted in the Chicago […]
Poppin Plates Incubator: Fostering Culinary Entrepreneurship in the South Suburbs
A recent article in the Chicago Tribune highlighted the significant role Poppin Plates in Park Forest plays in supporting and nurturing local food businesses. The article emphasizes how the culinary […]