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The Street Vendor Project
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Street Food Vending 101 |
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Quit your job and open a food cart |
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Sunday, April 4, 2010 |
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6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Street Vendor Project
123 William Street, 16th floor
New York, NY 10038 |
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Between the recession and the rising popularity of street food in NYC, the Street Vendor Project has been swamped with calls from people asking "how do I become a mobile food vendor in NYC?"
To meet this demand, we will now be conducting a quarterly class designed for people thinking of entering the business.
Topics to be discussed include:
1) How to get a license, permit, cart, and spot.
2) Laws, rules, and regulations you need to know.
3) How to deal with police, store owners, and other vendors.
In addition to SVP staff, genuine food vendors will be on hand to answer questions and give advice.
To ensure a quality experience, registration will be limited to 15 people per session.
Founded in 2001, the Street Vendor Project represents, organizes and advocates for the community of ten thousand people who sell food and merchandise on the streets and sidewalks of New York City. We are a part of a larger 501(c)(3) non-profit organization called the Urban Justice Center.
The registration fee is $150.00. It is non-refundable and fully tax-deductible. | |
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Street Food Vending 101 is be taught by Sean Basinski, a lawyer, former NYC mobile food vendor, and director of SVP. Sean and his work have been profiled in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, and he has lectured on street vending at NYU, Columbia, and Cornell among other institutions. In 2009, Sean spent six months on a Fulbright scholarship conducting research on street vendors and the informal economy in Nigeria.
“This class should be taken by any inspiring foodie and entrepreneur.” Carson, attendee at Aug 2009 class.
“The class was chock full of useful tips and also very realistic in terms of the struggle and rewards of the vendor life.” Brendan, attendee at Aug 2009 class. |
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