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The FIA Advantage Series

                                                                                                    

An Ongoing Series to Educate, Discuss and Generate Real Solutions to Key Challenges.

Earth, Wind and Fire: Responsible Energy Choices for a Profitable Business

When: TBA

Location: Southern California Gas Company's Food Service Equipment Center, Downey, CA

Do you understand green, LEED, Energy Star ratings, carbon footprint? Do you know which equipment can offer you the best in terms of performance usage, cost effectiveness, etc..?  Do you want to be ahead of the curve when it comes to understanding and utilizing best practices with energy needs?

Whether you are a manufacturer of food or equipment, a distributor or dealer, operator or other service provider, this program has something to offer everyone. Through expert presentations and small group demonstrations, attendees will be armed with new approaches and tactics to address their operations and gain a better understanding of being green, saving energy and having a better carbon footprint.

 

This creative day of programming includes expert speakers: Joe Carbonara, Editor in Chief, FES magazine,Don Fisher- Fisher Nickel, David Zabrowski- PG & E, Eric Kirchhoff- SoCalGas, Bob Vroom-Champion Industries, Steve Demsien - Manitowoc , Andre Saldivar-Southern California Edison, Michael Wilson-Unified Brands and Melisa Marks-SoCalGas.

Join us to hear the stories of successful and profitable operations: Vaughan Lazar, co-owner of Pizza Fusion, discusses Saving the Earth-One Pizza at a Time

Roy Nakano, from Universal Studios tell his success story of staying Green and Profitable.

 

Featured Speakers:

Joseph M. Carbonara

Donald R. Fisher

Eric Kirchhoff

Vaughan Lazar

 

Melisa Marks

Bob Vroom

Michael Williams

Steve Demsien

David Zabrowski

Ray Schmidt

Take aways

  • Where to get the tools and resources to obtain the truth about energy savings.
  • Gain perspective on the value of sustainability vs. usability by kicking the tires on several essential equipment items.
  • Learn and use products that will enhance your service and quality, while reducing waste.
  • Operators will share their successes and lessons learned.

 

                                                                                                                

December 3, 2009 - Location: Florida

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Continuing Professional Educational Units are available for these programs from NAFEM, MAFSI, ADA and DFM.