Thank You to Our Direct Connection Sponsors! |
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As a company, Hestan is built upon a shared love of food and innovation. From what you cook on to what you cook with – even the wine to complement the meal – Hestan delights in the details of cooking. Hestan Culinary is born from Hestan’s longstanding culture of culinary innovation. Hestan founder Stanley Cheng pioneered hard-anodized aluminum cookware in the 1970s – the breakthrough that ushered in nonstick cookware.
Hestan is the first kitchen built around you. Our team worked with – and listened to – chefs to deliver the features you always wished existed and the reliability you demanded. Hestan’s completely modular design gives you the freedom to easily create a custom suite, lineup or freestanding unit. And that award-winning innovation is backed by an industry-leading 4-year warranty. Everything in the Hestan kitchen is built to serve a purpose: yours.
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FCSI TA SYMPOSIUM 2021
August 24 & 25, 2021
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IN THIS ISSUE
Symposium 2021
On Tap Podcast Series
BizEssentials Webinars
Chapter News
Membership News
Industry News
Quick Links
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We loved seeing your face in the tiny Zoom square on our computers during our monthly Happy Hours. But now, let’s rewind to a time where we could share stories, laugh together, and learn from each other - live and in person!
Staff and the Symposium Planning Committee worked hard to create an education program that covers everything from robots to Revit. We secured compelling speakers and dynamic keynotes to get you thinking about the future of the foodservice industry and the economy.
If you previously attended an FCSI The Americas Conference or Symposium, you know we love to throw a party! How many times did you ride the Mako rollercoaster in 2017? We had so much fun at SeaWorld that year that we decided to rewind and go back in 2021—but the experience will be all new! This year’s opening party is in a different area of the park with a new roller coaster, an exciting marine exhibit, and (of course) great food and drinks! Let’s raise a glass together and toast a better year ahead.
See full Symposium details here. We can’t wait to see you soon!
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FCSI THE AMERICAS IS ON TAP
New Episodes Every Tuesday
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The first season of On Tap presented by FCSI The Americas is now available!
Episodes premiere every Tuesday morning and are always available on our YouTube channel, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Each week, Wade interviews a consultant member and quizzes them on their professional accomplishments and gets an insight into their personalities.
April special guests were
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Erik Haviland, theFUZE
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Michael Berard FCSI, Commercial Kitchen Consulting
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Gina Brinegar FCSI, Webb Foodservice Design
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Jay Bandy, Goliath Consulting Group
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BizEssentials Webinar Series |
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Let's Talk about Trends, Baby!
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 @ 3:00 pm ET
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This month’s BizEssentials webinar will be a roundtable discussion about trends in four industry segments. Each roundtable will be led by an FCSI leader who specializes in the segment.
Business & Industry
Kathleen Held, Cini-Little International
Joe Schumaker FCSI, FoodSpace
College/University
Lenny Condenzio FCSI, Ricca Design Studios
Tarah Schroeder FCSI, Ricca Design Studios
Healthcare/Senior Living
Stephanie Gilbert, BSI, LLC
Christine Guyott FCSI, Rippe Associates
K-12 schools
Sojo Alex, Envision Strategies
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Save the Date! New England Foodservice Industry Golf Outing |
Monday, October 4
Red Tail Golf Club
Devens, Massachusetts
Dan Boever is back! Dan is a world long drive champion, golf entertainer and Golf Channel celebrity.
Registration information will be available in July. Tee sign sponsorships are available!
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Associate
Arthur Liegeois, Foodspace
Danielle Natur, JME Hospitality
Joan Olivero, Colburn Guyette
Louisa Stangel, JME Hospitality
Mari Thulin, JME Hospitality
Senior Associate Upgrade
Kelsey Patterson, Culinary Advisors
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It's Time to Upgrade YOUR Membership |
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It's Not Too Early to Track Your 2021 CEUs |
One you have logged all required CEUs DON'T STOP!
Professional members can roll forward up to 6 CEUs to 2022. Senior Associate members can roll forward up to 3, and Associate members can roll forward 1 CEU. Continue learning to continue earning!
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Registration Is Open for The NAFEM Show, August 26 to 28 |
Attendee registration is open for The NAFEM Show, taking place August 26 to 28 at the Orange County Convention Center.
NAFEM offers complimentary registration to the show for FCSI consultant members. Registration is available online at http://www.thenafemshow.org/ Contact Penny Price to get the special FCSI The Americas registration code.
NAFEM is offering a $500 scholarship to offset expenses for first-time attendees. If you have never been to the NAFEM show before apply for the scholarship when you register for the event. There is no limit to the number of individuals from a single company who can apply.
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Compass Consulting Industry Report |
The April restaurant industry snapshot shows consumer sentiment rose 1.6 points. Consumer outlook for "current condition" rose 4.2 points, the largest monthly gain in several years. View the Report
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Want to share your stories, projects, or insight? |
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Headquarters is always happy to feature articles from Consultant Members in the Direct Connection. We encourage Consultants to take some time and share experiences with the membership. No idea or topic is too silly!
If you would like to have an article featured in the Direct Connection, submit it to Amy by the 23rd of each month.
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