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Most entrepreneurs have the idea of getting their product on the shelf . While this is a good goal , entrepreneurs don ’ t always know the correct steps , which FAPC can provide , in order to get there .
product on the shelf . While this is a good goal , entrepreneurs don ’ t always know the correct steps , which FAPC can provide , in order to get there .
“ People have less patience . They want to do things super quick ,” Graves said . “ You have all kinds of information out there so they don ’ t always want to do things the right way .”
Some entrepreneurs may take advantage of this information by reaching out to other training sessions . What was once offered exclusively at OSU , can now be found in smaller quantities around the state . But , are these other training sessions as in-depth as the FAPC ’ s ?
“ Now there are other things out there , which is great , but it doesn ’ t go into as much detail as what we do ,” Graves said . “ It ’ s not the same and people don ’ t understand that . There is just so much more information out there to find , but we have to find out a better way of getting them ( entrepreneurs ) to us more . It ’ s tough to market and for them to find out about us .”
Like the advancements in information and technology , FAPC is constantly changing . The center must adapt with the social and economic queues around it .
“ We have to change the way we teach people , the way we help them , we have to stay on top of technology . It ’ s more important than ever to worry about the environment and recyclability ,” Graves said . “ We ’ ve changed a lot in that we are training students to focus on food safety ; that wasn ’ t as prominent as it is today . Not only do we have safe food to eat … but there are different requirements that are being added to manufacturers more than ever to be able to sell to places like Walmart or to go big .”
FAPC plans to continue helping Oklahoma local entrepreneurs wherever and whenever that assistance is needed .
“ People can expect long relationships with us ,” Graves said . “ We have such good relationships with manufacturers , it ’ s almost like family .” SwOk
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