10-22 Minutes in Brief

1) Talked with Carolyn
Can we get food donated to our kitchen?
We might want to vary menu by season (as Melanie's cousin's business does)
Don't focus on trivial issues in the business plan
Sell on the Plaza

2) Updated Action Plan

3) Did Planning for the Work Due (see exhaustive minutes)

Meeting with Teddy: Wednesday after 1 p.m. or after 4 p.m.
Meeting: Wednesday, 5:45 p.m., shady lounge

4) Talked with David
Who's gonna do it/help us?
How're we gonna do it?
Start small, maybe 5 women.
How do we reduce overhead?
How do we avoid paying for a kitchen? (Get a kitchen to do it for free to gain publicity.)
Cook at night (Paula Deen!)/Doesn't have to be 9 to 5.
Contact community kitchens.
How can we use Duke?
Kitchens, employees (as our women), etc.
What is our specific goal?
Give them business skills so they can branch out on their own, or give them skills so they can support their families?
Would it be helpful to focus on a specific population?

+ Info on Paula Deen:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paula_Deen