Opening a Small Business Café in NYC

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New! Barista & Entrepreneurship Training from CCNY

Are you dreaming of launching a café or advancing your career in the coffee industry? Join our unique two-day program featuring hands-on barista training and small business workshops, ideal for anyone looking to develop barista skills, explore café ownership, or network with coffee professionals and enthusiasts.

Program Overview

April 16 – 17, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM  

CCNY Campus 160 Convent Avenue, NYC

Includes specialized barista training (paid enrollment required), free small business workshops (RSVP required), and a networking lunch on April 17, where all participants are invited to connect with café owners, industry experts, and fellow entrepreneurs.

Who Should Attend?

  • Aspiring café owners & entrepreneurs (no experience needed)
  • Baristas & professionals looking to advance their careers
  • Anyone interested in NYC's food & beverage industry 
Barista Intensive Training 

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM 

  • Engage in hands-on training focused on espresso preparation, milk frothing, and creating high-quality coffee beverages.
  • Learn barista techniques from experienced professionals in the field.
  • Understand café workflows and operations while mastering exceptional customer service.

Paid enrollment is required.

The $1,200 fee includes materials, coffee tastings, and light refreshments.

Deadline: April 7, 2025.

ENROLL

Business Planning & Permitting Workshops 

2:30 PM – 5:00 PM

  • Business Planning Basics – business plan development, financial planning, funding options, and budgeting.
  • NYC’s Café Permitting Process – health department regulations, building permits, and zoning requirements.
  • Café Operations & Growth Strategies – marketing, customer engagement, and best practices for sustaining success.

Free and open to the public, regardless of enrollment in barista training. RSVP required. Hosted by:

RSVP

For more information, contact us at  rangelinfrastructure@ccny.cuny.edu  or 212-650-6281.

 

Last Updated: 03/13/2025 16:36