FIA Events
FIA Presenting SolveOne Session: Where’s the talent? At the NRA show on May 20 at 12:00 PM
The Challenge of Attracting Tomorrow's Leaders To The Foodservice Industry
This session will share solutions and collaborative ideas about the foodservice professional of today and our needs for tomorrow. It was based on research collected and an in-depth educational program held by Foodservice Institute of America (FIA) in December 2007. Many solutions and perception-breaking ideas were identified to address the issue of attracting and cultivating the next generation of foodservice leadership and management. FIA’s three action teams focused their resources and actions that have addressed:
- Repositioning the image of foodservice
- How do we reposition ourselves as the passionate professionals and amazingly diverse industry we actually are
- Recruiting into the foodservice community
- How can we educate, interest, and invite a litany of generations into our industry?
- Broadening internship possibilities
- What would effective, invigorating, exciting internships look like that would educate the public to a broader range of opportunities in the foodservice industry?
Hear how they have probed, explored and have answered these questions and how you can gain new insight into these long-standing challenges.
Moderated by Joseph Carbonara, Editor-in-Chief of FES Magazine. Panelists include: Crystal Duncan, Georgia Pacific; Rod Collins, Rod Collins Associates; and Alexander Poulous, Jade Range LLC.
FIA Reception at NRA Show
Saturday, May 17, 2008
FIA is hosting an after-show reception for FIA members and friends in the foodservice community on Sat. May 17 from 5 pm -7 pm at the Omni Chicago. Omni Hotel at 676 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago. This will be an opportunity to get an update on FIA news and visit with the FIA family. For non-FIA members, it will also be an opportunity to learn about the organization, initiatives and the membership opportunities associated with it.
RSVP: Email to Hedy Lotny at hedy@fia-us.org or call 609.645.3131
FIA hosted 2nd symposium in the Advantage Series on Industry Survival: Overcoming Commoditization
May 1, 2008
What do you do when your products and services are competing solely on price? Can you remove yourself from that situation? What steps do you need to take to differentiate yourself and your business? These questions were addressed at FIA’s second symposium which took place on May 1 at Caesars Atlantic City.
This thought-provoking, one-day program allowed participants to take a look at this critical issue, and create new ideas and insights to develop real solutions. This will have an enormous impact not only on the foodservice industry but every business – particularly in this difficult economic environment.
The speakers and moderators allowed all attendees to gain perspective on how to use your resources, your expertise and your communication style to steer you , your company and the industry toward a healthier financial future.
The night before the symposium all attendees had the chance to network and connect with the FIA family at the networking dinner.
For more photos click here and then click the linked that says "Events: FIA at Atlantic City"
FIA hosted interactive symposium on challenge of attracting tomorrow's leaders to foodservice industry
December 5, 2007
The newly established Foodservice Institute of America (FIA) has announced that it will host an educational event entitled Foodservice Professionals…the Next Generation, an interactive symposium on the growing challenge of attracting tomorrow’s leaders to the foodservice industry. The event will be held December 5, 2007 at the Hilton University of Houston in association with the University’s Conrad Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management, one of the world’s premier hospitality programs.
This thought-provoking, one-day program will challenge participants to take a fresh look at this critical issue, generate new ideas and insights, and utilize their experience and expertise to develop potential solutions.
FIA hosted a stellar event during the NAFEM conference, October 12, 2007. The reception welcomed over 160 industry attendees from several college/universities to consultants and manufactures, equipment dealers and representatives. The room was energized by a welcome from John Egnor, President of FIA as well as information about the upcoming Symposium at the University of Houston, December 5th - Foodservice Professionals—The Next Generation!
 John Egnor and Mark Brenner |
 Katherine Young and John Nackley |
 Mike Burke, Ed Barr and Tom Sharp |
 Pierre Metellus and Kirk Eickmeyer |
 Georgie Shockey, Bruce Barker and Augie Pisto |
 Ken Schwartz and Scott Saklad |
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FIA at Starchefs.com International Chefs Conference in NYC
September 16 - 18, 2007
As part of our on-going effort to spread FIA’s message to all segments of the foodservice community, we were an exhibitor at the Starchefs.com International Chefs Conference in New York City in September. It was an opportunity to meet and talk with chefs and restaurant owners/operators from all over the world.
Pictured (left to right) are FIA staff member Hedy Lotny; FIA Founding Benefactor Ira Kaplan of Irinox, who was also an exhibitor; Lynne Schultz of Tri-State Marketing Associates; Marc Tell of Sam Tell Companies and Rodger Gottlieb of FIA.
FIA Membership Winners Announced
FIA held a drawing at the Starchefs.com International Chefs Conference for five one-year, complimentary memberships. We are pleased to introduce the following individuals as new FIA members:
Lisa Mamounas - Culinary Insiders
Dirk Flanigan - Executive Chef, The Gage (Chicago)
Marc Tell – Sam Tell Companies
Charlie Saunders – VP of Hospitality and Training GM, Jacob Javitz Center (NYC)
Jorge de la Torre – Dean of Culinary Education/College of Culinary Arts, Johnson and Wales University
FIA Reception at NRA Show
Saturday, May 19, 2007
FIA hosted a reception for members and prospective members during the NRA Show in Chicago. More than 150 people turned out to discuss FIA with its founders. It was also an opportunity to renew acquaintances and make some new friends in the industry.
The next FIA reception will be October 12, 2007 at NAFEM in Atlanta.
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