One Year of Flavors & Dreams: Your Invitation to Celebrate

Step into the heart of Dayton's culinary innovation at the 6888 Kitchen's First Anniversary Open House. Named in honor of the trailblazing 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, our kitchen has become a launching pad for diverse food entrepreneurs, carrying forward a legacy of excellence and community service.

A Year of Impact by the Numbers
- 44 graduates from our Sharpen the Axe business training
- 14 thriving member businesses
- $24,000+ in catering revenue generated
- Projected 100 new jobs for the Greater Dayton region

Experience the Magic: March 6th, 2025
Join us from 5:00-7:00 PM for an intimate look at where culinary dreams come to life. Drop in after work to:

- Savor signature bites from our member chefs
- Tour our state-of-the-art commercial kitchen
- Meet the entrepreneurs behind the flavors
- View our photo wall of first-year highlights
- Share your "Why I Love 6888" story
- Join our celebratory toast at 6:00 PM

The Story Behind the Kitchen

In 2019, three veteran food entrepreneurs - Dabriah Rice, Charlynda Scales, and Jamaica White - came together with a vision to transform Dayton's food ecosystem. They understood the challenges: limited access to commercial kitchen space, need for capital, and lack of mentorship. Today, the 6888 Kitchen addresses these challenges, providing crucial resources and support to underserved food entrepreneurs.

Your Role in Our Future

For every dollar spent with our small businesses, 67 cents stays in Dayton, generating an additional 50 cents for our region. Your support helps us expand our impact through:
- Additional cooking stations
- Enhanced classroom space
- Improved storage facilities
- Expanded mentorship programs

Join Us
Date: March 6th, 2025
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: 6888 Kitchen, 32 S. Ludlow Street, DaytonQuestions? Contact kitchen@ohtaste.org

*The 6888 Kitchen Incubator is an initiative of the OH Taste Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.*

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“I am excited about being a part of this project as it is not only historical, but instrumental for the growth of small food businesses, like mine. Being a food entrepreneur, there are so many obstacles when you don't have a hub. Having worked several years from my licensed home kitchen, and pop-up tent setups, this gives my business the structures needed to grow successfully. This kitchen will allow me to expand my menu, as well as have a place where my customers can find me.” - NaKia N Ard, N'Dulge Luxe Treat Boutique

One Year of Flavors & Dreams

By OH Taste

One Year of Flavors & Dreams

Celebrating One Year of Culinary Dreams

Team Members