Stories that matter

Julian’s Juicebox

The founder

Julian’s Juicebox

Julian joined BEACON Kitchen to bottle his cold pressed juices for local customers. With support and mentorship from our team, Julian expanded his operations.

Through our incubator program, entrepreneurs like Julian have a place to test their products before launching. This support helps them avoid many of the risks and high startup costs typically associated with new businesses.

Troy Robinson

The founder

Order Up Mobile Food Catering

Troy began with a mobile food cart on the Mall in downtown Charlottesville. Seeking growth, he joined BEACON Kitchen to refine his skills and business management. Today, Troy’s venture has expanded to include catering as well as concession operations at Scott Stadium and John Paul Jones Arena, with plans for future franchising.

Our incubator program supports entrepreneurs like Troy, offering them a platform to refine their craft and learn essential business operations.