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THE ONLINE NEWSLETTER OF CONNECTICUT'S FOODSERVICE INDUSTRY |
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Tourism and Hospitality Professionals from across the Northeast gather each year at the Connecticut Convention Center to network, meet with suppliers, see new products and learn from the experts. |
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The Connecticut Restaurant Association's Board of Directors will meet to officially vote in the newest members of the board and the 2007 - 2008 slate of officers. All association members are invited to attend |
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The Connecticut Restaurant & Lodging Show has announced that Richard Rosenthal, Owner and Chief Executive Officer of the Max Restaurant Group, and Terry Bickhardt, President & COO, Operations & Marketing of Waterford Hotel Group, Inc. have been named Co-Chairs of the 2007 Connecticut Restaurant and Lodging Show. The show will be held on October 15-16 at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. Read the full press release >>> |
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The annual "Salute of Excellence in Hospitality" Dinner will be held Monday, October 15 at 6:00pm. The Hartford Marriott, adjacent to the CT Convention Center, has again been selected as the venue. Danny Meyer to speak. Noted New York Restaurateur, Chef and Author Danny Meyer will offer the keynote address to an anticpated crowd of 500+ Connecticut Hospitality professionals. Autographed copies of Danny's latest book "Setting the Table," will be available for purchase. Read Danny Meyer's Bio >>> Recognizing the Best of the Best. As in the past, the 2007 Connecticut Restaurateur, and 2007 Connecticut Hotelier will be honored at the event. The Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation will again award thousands of dollars in scholarships to deserving hospitality students pursuing their educations at Connecticut colleges and culinary schools. Dinner sponsorships available... corporate dinner sponsorships (see sponsorship opportunities here >>>) and educational scholarships of $1,000 or more, an excellent way for your company to help mold the future of Connecticut's hospitality industry, are still being sought. For additional information, please contact Jim Farrell at 1-800-382-5619, or by email. Damon Scott to host. This year's dinner host and emcee is popular Hartford radio personality Damon Scott of 96.5 WTIC radio. About Damon Scott >>> |
2007 INDUSTRY AWARDS ANNOUNCED
Recipients to be honored at the
"Salute to Excellence in Hospitality" Dinner
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____________ After recent changes in the leadership of Congress, unions are now well positioned to make demands of our political leaders. Add to that the strong possibility that a pro-unionist will win the presidency in 2008, and it’s clear the business community faces a changing political environment. Restaurants and hotels of all types, large and small, are being targeted by the unions. Learn what you can (and cannot) do to keep unions out of your establishment. Presenter: Edward “Bud” F. O’Donnell, Jr.; Siegel, O’Connor, O’Donnell & Beck, P.C. Bud O’Donnell is managing partner of Siegel, O’Connor, O’Donnell & Beck, P.C., on of the country's leading labor relations firms. Siegel, O’Connor has had a long-standing relationship with the Connecticut Restaurant Association and represents its members on a full range of legal issues surrounding the employment relationship. ____________ Green buildings and green businesses are a HOT topic, fueled by consumer interest in sustainability and growing concerns about global warming. Hear from a successful restaurateur and a hotelier as they discuss the challenges and opportunities of opening, converting and running a green business. Presenters: Richard Rosenthal, Max Restaurant Group; Stephen Tagliatela, Saybrook Point Inn Richard Rosenthal is the Owner and CEO of Max Restaurant Group operating 6 restaurants and 2 catering venues in the Greater Hartford/Springfield area. The newest, Max Fish in Glastonbury, will be his first “green” restaurant and probably one of the most energy efficient in the state. Stephen Tagliatela is the owner of the Saybook Point Inn was the first full service hotel in CT to be awarded the prestigious Energy Star award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and is a four time recipient of the Clean Marina Award, the first hotel to receive this award. ____________ Discover the wording, foods and designs that are most likely to tempt diners and fatten a restaurants bottom line. Great chefs may construct delicious dishes but it’s up to menu engineering to build a restaurant’s profit. Learn how to make your menu work for you and be more profitable in your operation. Presenter: Bob DeZinno, FMP; DT Media Group, LLC Bob DeZinno is managing partner of Waterbury based DT Media Group, a full service marketing/advertising/consulting firm specializing in the unique needs of the hospitality industry. DT Media Group also developed and owns RestaurantsCT.com. ____________ What you say, what you don’t say, how you say it and how you don’t say it can all build lasting customer relationships for your business. Presenter: Bob DeZinno, FMP; DT Media Group, LLC Bob DeZinno is managing partner of Waterbury based DT Media Group, a fu;; service marketing/advertising/consulting firm specializing in the unique needs of the hospitality industry. DT Media Group also developed and owns RestaurantsCT.com. ____________ Finding and keeping a top labor force is a priority for all restaurant and hospitality operators. Find out how to hire and train teens to become outstanding employees, and the tools necessary to improve your staff’s operational performance to deliver an optimal experience to all your customers. Presenter: Linda Barone Linda Barone works on special projects for ARAMARK and has previously held the positions of District Manager and Marketing Director. She has worked in restaurants and taught culinary arts to high school students. Worked for several years in the restaurant business, then moved into education as a culinary teacher at a local high school. Linda provides private consultation to restaurants and high school foodservice and culinary programs. ____________ Unearth valuable ways to increase your restaurant’s profile in the community and target your desired market. Explore unique marketing tactics that include outside the box public relations and cause marketing strategies. Presenter: Linda Kavanaugh, MaxEx, LLC Linda Kavanaugh is owner of MaxEx, a boutique public relations firm dedicated to promoting the hospitality industry. Linda is a true devotee of the industry and has been singing its praises for years. As a former chef Linda contributes food and travel stories to various publications throughout Connecticut. |
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Learn about all the financial and other benefits of membership; meet our officers, directors and members in your part of the state; become a first-time CRA member at a reduced "Welcome Rate;" register for your ServSafe or ServSafe Alcohol certification training at a discounted rate; purchase employee food safety training materials, posters and handbooks at show-special prices; update your listing at the CT Restaurant Association's official search site, restaurantsct.com, Google's #1 ranked site for searching Connecticut restaurants; get listed at 50% off the annual rate, or get listed for FREE if you join the CRA at the show... these are but a few reasons to stop by the CRA / CLA booth at the show! |
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