Sustenance for Courage

What makes restaurant entrepreneurs successful in downtown Saint Paul?

The Knight Foundation and NCXT are partnering with restaurant entrepreneurs to answer that question.

Together, we are collaborating through the Sustenance for Courage Program (SFC) to give local restaurants access to industry-leading guidance and a forum to share their real-time insights about what it takes to succeed in downtown Saint Paul.

Breweries

entrepreneurs

Restaurants

Bakeries

restaurant entrepreneurship is the heartbeat of downtown saint paul

We’re convening restaurateurs and leveraging NCXT’s consulting expertise to discover the restaurant’s unique needs and obstacles, deliver creative solutions, and build more resilient businesses.

You’re in good company.

Sustenance for Courage is developing a repeatable, data-driven approach to launching restaurants downtown based on the true-to-life experiences of restaurateurs.

Join SFC Roundtables!

This biweekly, six-session program brings together industry experts and restaurant owners to share their experiences and insights. 

We hope you’ll join us to:

  • Gain valuable insights from industry experts and your peers 

  • Learn about the latest trends and best practices in technology, sustainability, marketing, and restaurant management 

  • Network and build relationships with local restaurant owners and other industry professionals

  • Get inspired, motivated, and educated to build a more profitable and resilient business

Session Details

  • When: Biweekly on Mondays from 2-4pm, beginning April 3rd

*no session on Memorial Day, rescheduled to Friday, June 2nd

  • Where: Visit Saint Paul Board room

  • Cost: Free for restaurant owners in Saint Paul, Minnesota

  • Share the triumphs and challenges of your restaurants and we’ll do what we can to support!

  • The POS is the heartbeat of your restaurant!

    • How has your POS made building your business easier?

    • How could your POS make you more successful as an entrepreneur?

    Hear insights from industry expert Rick Oknick at Toast.

  • Marketing! It’s how we get more customers to eat our food, drink our drinks, and tell their friends about our great business. And it’s not easy!

    • Are you confident that your marketing brings more customers to your restaurant frequently?

    • What do you plan to do to make your marketing more effective?

    Hear insights from industry experts from The Downtown Alliance and Visit Saint Paul.

  • Your supply chain drives your costs and the experience you create for your guest.

    • Are you confident that your supply is cost-effective and efficient?

    • Which areas of your supply chain would you like to improve the most?

    Hear insights from industry experts Experts to describe how they’ve managed supply chains during these difficult economic times.

  • Have no idea of how to sustainably handle your food waste?

    • Do you know how to calculate food waste in your restaurant to reduce overall waste?

    • What do you plan to do to reduce waste in your restaurant?

    Hear insights from industry experts Experts!

  • How do I keep my staff engaged in the restaurant industry?

    • Have you changed the way you attract staff?

    • What do you plan to do to keep your staff engaged?