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Our membership provides you with access a fully-equipped licensed commercial with access to the food industry community, affordable kitchen space, flexible booking, support in getting proper permits, and resources to help you grow your business. See our application process below & do not hesitate to reach out with any questions - we are here to help you begin your journey at The Commissary!

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REVIEW REQUIRED PERMITS & DOCUMENTS

Before contacting us, please review the required permits and documents you’ll need to operate as a legal business in Monroe County and within The Commissary. Check out our Getting Started to learn more.

If you still have questions after reviewing all of this information, please email Rhonda@rochestercommissary.org, and in the meantime, feel free to fill out an interest form.

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FILL OUT AN INTEREST FORM

We want to learn more about your new, developing, or existing food business! Take 10 minutes to fill out our interest form to tell us about the basics of your business. After receiving your response, we will connect with you within two business days and address necessary steps to move your application process forward - this includes the completion and proof of permits and documents for The Commissary.

Every business that applies to The Commissary needs to complete and have proof of documents 1-5 from the permits and documents list before they can become an accepted member. Our website holds numerous resources for the completing permits & documents requirements. Check out our recorded workshops and resources page for more in-depth information.

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SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

After reviewing your interest form and working with you to complete the necessary requirements, an application will be sent to you. Once we have your completed application and proof of documents 1-5, we can move your application forward.

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INTERVIEW, INSPECTION, & RECEIPT OF PERMITS TO OPERATE

The last steps to making The Commissary your business’s official kitchen! Once we have your completed application, we will be in touch within one week to coordinate final steps.