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Smart Moves: Food and Beverage

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Before this, Middleton worked in the United Kingdom with Wolseley Hospitality Group, where he worked as head chef of several of its venues, Bellanger, The Delauney and Colbert. Savanna Brodar Brodar has been named executive pastry chef for The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection, Charlotte in North Carolina.

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IACC Set Sights on Creative Innovation During Knowledge Exchange

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Mark Cooper, president and CEO of IACC, a global association representing top conference center professionals, kicked off the annual Americas Knowledge Exchange in Durham, North Carolina, intent on rebuilding some of that collective wisdom. Knowledge is what helps you handle the unexpected,” he said.

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Retreat to the Great Smokey Mountains

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The cultural and historical backdrop of western North Carolina is a subtle and unexpected surprise to visitors who are given the opportunity to learn about the expansive culture of the Cherokee Nation and the history that unfolded amid the gorgeous scenery beneath the Great Smokey Mountains. “I’ve

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Smart Moves in Rancho Mirage, Atlantic City and More

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Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. Bringing over 20 years of tourism and hospitality experience to his new role, Trokey most recently worked for Visit Charlotte in North Carolina as national sales manager. Melea Runyon. Warren Nocon.

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What to Look for in a Pool Party Venue

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And picking the right venue is just as important as choosing the right swimsuit. Opt for a Food-Friendly Spot. Opt for a Food-Friendly Spot. Many pool locations are super strict about bringing in outside food, but if your event will run over two hours, people will probably get hungry. Check Health and Safety Records.

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What Really Happens to Your RFP?

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She is going to be met head-on by the revenue manager, the food and beverage director, and possibly even her colleagues in group sales. It’s not easy for planners to identify when this is the case, forcing them to follow up with additional questions, or to make a venue recommendation with insufficient and incomplete information.

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2 Programs Refine Recipe to Reduce Homelessness

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Over more than two decades, the Conquering Homelessness Through Employment in Food Services (CHEFS) program, operated by Episcopal Community Services (ECS) in San Francisco, has trained hundreds of food-service professionals, many of whom have gone on to work for the city’s top restaurants. What Can I Do?’.

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