BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://chooserestaurants.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251009 DTSTAMP:20260403T194653 CREATED:20250603T170712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T170717Z UID:260567-1759622400-1759967999@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:ProStart® Leadership Forum DESCRIPTION:ProStart® Leadership Forum 2025\n Minneapolis\, Minnesota\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n For more information\, please contact prostart@nraef.org. URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/prostart-leadership-forum/ LOCATION:Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel\, The Depot\, 225 3rd Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401 CATEGORIES:Program Events,ProStart ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NRAEF_ProStart-MKTO-banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="NRAEF":MAILTO:partnerships@nraef.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194653 CREATED:20250831T141705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T144416Z UID:261404-1759316400-1759320000@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Fueling the Future of Work - Building a Future-Ready Workforce Through Policy\, Partnership\, and Practice DESCRIPTION:Fueling the Future of Work: Building a Future-Ready Workforce Through Policy\, Partnership\, and Practice\nWednesday\, October 1\, 2025\, 11:00 am ET – Register Now\nIn the final session of the series\, we’ll explore how operators can leverage public-private resources and partnerships to build their own future-ready teams and drive workforce impact in their communities. Learn from Foundation and Association stakeholders why a public-private partnership is essential for initiatives like apprenticeship to succeed in building a long-term talent pipeline. Finally\, operators will gain insight into other resources\, including available tax incentives through tip and overtime exemptions\, child-care credits\, and paid leave support to strengthen their teams for the long haul. \nIn honor of Workforce Development Month\, the Foundation is presenting this free\, four-part webinar series designed to address the evolving needs of the restaurant and hospitality workforce. Each session brings together industry leaders\, workforce experts\, and changemakers to explore strategies that empower workers\, close skills gaps\, and drive long-term career success. Whether you’re an operator\, workforce partner\, educator\, or jobseeker advocate\, these sessions will equip you with strategies to attract\, develop\, and retain the next generation of industry talent. \n \n REGISTER NOW URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/webinar-fueling-the-future-of-work-building-a-future-ready-workforce-through-policy-partnership-and-practice/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/building_career_pathways_webinar_on24_1230x300-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="NRAEF":MAILTO:partnerships@nraef.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194653 CREATED:20250829T162435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T162440Z UID:261396-1758117600-1758121200@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Fueling the Future of Work - Fostering Future-Ready Leaders Through Training and Upskilling DESCRIPTION:Fueling the Future of Work: Fostering Future-Ready Leaders Through Training and Upskilling\nWednesday\, September 17\, 2025\, 2:00pm ET – Register Now\nTraining and upskilling are at the heart of restaurant workforce development\, ensuring that individuals have both the knowledge and hands-on experience to embark and advance through an industry career. This webinar will explore the intersection of the ProStart experience – supported through initiatives like JumpStart and Rachael Ray ProStart Grow Grants – with career building pathways like apprenticeship and post-secondary scholarships. You’ll walk away with a fresh look at how the Foundation is investing in young futures to build future ready leaders. \nIn honor of Workforce Development Month\, the Foundation is presenting this free\, four-part webinar series designed to address the evolving needs of the restaurant and hospitality workforce. Each session brings together industry leaders\, workforce experts\, and changemakers to explore strategies that empower workers\, close skills gaps\, and drive long-term career success. Whether you’re an operator\, workforce partner\, educator\, or jobseeker advocate\, these sessions will equip you with strategies to attract\, develop\, and retain the next generation of industry talent. \n \n REGISTER NOW URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/webinar-fueling-the-future-of-work-fostering-future-ready-leaders-through-training-and-upskilling/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/building_career_pathways_webinar_on24_1230x300-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="NRAEF":MAILTO:partnerships@nraef.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194653 CREATED:20250904T190429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T184157Z UID:261474-1758049200-1758056400@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:2025 Restaurants Advance Leadership Awards Ceremony Livestream DESCRIPTION:Watch the 2025 Restaurants Advance Leaderships Awards Ceremony LivestreamTuesday\, September 16\, 7:00pm ET\nThis year\, for the first time\, we will be airing a livestream broadcast of the awards ceremony as we announce the 2025 winners and hear their remarks. \nPresented during the National Restaurant Association Fall Board Meetings\, the Restaurants Advance Leadership Awards are awarded to individuals for the Inclusion Innovator Award\, the Community Champion Award\, the My Journey Award\, and the Ambassador of Hospitality Award. The Foundation designates a special $2\,500 scholarship to be awarded to a future restaurant leader in each winner’s name. \n \n WATCH THE LIVESTREAM URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/2025-restaurants-advance-leadership-awards-ceremony/ CATEGORIES:Program Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/2025-RALA-email-banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="NRAEF":MAILTO:partnerships@nraef.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194653 CREATED:20250829T161744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T161748Z UID:261391-1757512800-1757516400@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Fueling the Future of Work - Shaping the Restaurant Workforce Through Cultural Intelligence and Second Chances DESCRIPTION:Fueling the Future of Work: Shaping the Restaurant Workforce Through Cultural Intelligence and Second Chances\nWednesday\, September 10\, 2025\, 2:00pm ET – Register Now\nRestaurants reflect incredible variety – from the guests they serve\, to the flavors and menus they create\, to the backgrounds and experiences of the people they employ. Join this webinar to explore the intersection of cultural intelligence and second-chance hiring. Learn how Foundation programs like Restaurant Ready and HOPES are leaning into the unique strengths of individuals with justice involvement to enhance and build the restaurant workforce. You’ll leave with an understanding of MFHA’s work to build cultural intelligence in the industry as well as the tangible ways Foundation programs are bringing this concept to life. \nIn honor of Workforce Development Month\, the Foundation is presenting this free\, four-part webinar series designed to address the evolving needs of the restaurant and hospitality workforce. Each session brings together industry leaders\, workforce experts\, and changemakers to explore strategies that empower workers\, close skills gaps\, and drive long-term career success. Whether you’re an operator\, workforce partner\, educator\, or jobseeker advocate\, these sessions will equip you with strategies to attract\, develop\, and retain the next generation of industry talent. \n \n REGISTER NOW URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/webinar-fueling-the-future-of-work-shaping-the-restaurant-workforce-through-cultural-intelligence-and-second-chances/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/building_career_pathways_webinar_on24_1230x300-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="NRAEF":MAILTO:partnerships@nraef.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250903T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194653 CREATED:20250829T155131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T155835Z UID:261373-1756908000-1756911600@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Fueling the Future of Work - Building Career Pathways in the Restaurant Industry DESCRIPTION:Fueling the Future of Work: Building Career Pathways in the Restaurant Industry \nWednesday\, September 3\, 2025\, 2:00pm ET – Register Now\nThe restaurant industry operates in every community in America\, employing more than 15.7 million people as the nation’s second-largest private sector employer. Join this webinar to learn about the career pathways generated by this powerful industry and leave with an overview of how the Foundation’s new RestaurantsWork tool can help individuals explore and interact with the myriad opportunities available in every community in America. \nIn honor of Workforce Development Month\, the Foundation is presenting this free\, four-part webinar series designed to address the evolving needs of the restaurant and hospitality workforce. Each session brings together industry leaders\, workforce experts\, and changemakers to explore strategies that empower workers\, close skills gaps\, and drive long-term career success. Whether you’re an operator\, workforce partner\, educator\, or jobseeker advocate\, these sessions will equip you with strategies to attract\, develop\, and retain the next generation of industry talent. \n \n REGISTER NOW URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/webinar-fueling-the-future-of-work-building-career-pathways-in-the-restaurant-industry/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/building_career_pathways_webinar_on24_1230x300-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="NRAEF":MAILTO:partnerships@nraef.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250821 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250823 DTSTAMP:20260403T194653 CREATED:20240122T221120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T185242Z UID:254860-1755734400-1755907199@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:Hospitality Pathways Conference 2025 DESCRIPTION:August 21–22\, 2025Pre-conference Sessions: August 20Washington Marriott Georgetown1221 22nd Street NWWashington\, DC 20037 \n \n Learn More & Register URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/hospitality-pathways-conference-2025/ LOCATION:Washington Marriott Georgetown\, 1221 22ND STREET NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20037 CATEGORIES:HOPES,Program Events,Restaurant Ready ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Hospitality-Pasthways-Conference_nodate.png ORGANIZER;CN="NRAEF":MAILTO:partnerships@nraef.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194653 CREATED:20250203T202556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T210423Z UID:258919-1754933400-1755016200@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:MFHA Roundtable: Harnessing Cultural Intelligence to Elevate Team Performance DESCRIPTION:MFHA Roundtable: Harnessing Cultural Intelligence to Elevate Team Performance\nAugust 11-12\, 2025Dine Brands\, Pasadena\, CA\nWith diverse teams at the heart of the restaurant and hospitality industry\, cultural intelligence is key to creating collaborative\, high-performing workplaces. This session explores how understanding and leveraging cultural differences can enhance team cohesion\, reduce conflict\, and boost productivity in front-of-house and back-of-house operations.\n \n Learn More and Register\n \n \n \n \n \n MFHA’s Roundtables explore how cultural intelligence can build more collaborative teams\, enhance communication\, and build future-ready leadership. Honing these skills makes individuals invaluable contributors in any professional setting and empowers organizations to build strategies that adapt\, endure\, and thrive. Designed for diverse industry stakeholders\, you’ll receive actionable insight and practical tools that drive organizational growth and fuel success. URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/mfha-roundtable-harnessing-cultural-intelligence-elevate-team-performance/ CATEGORIES:MFHA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-MFHA-roundtable-banner-660x220-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250729 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250731 DTSTAMP:20260403T194653 CREATED:20250514T204325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T204345Z UID:260354-1753747200-1753919999@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:Advanced Military Professional Educational Development (AMPED) DESCRIPTION:Advanced Military Professional Educational Development\n July 29-30\, 2025\n Hosted by Hormel Foods\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More about AMPED\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOSTED BY: URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/advanced-military-professional-educational-development-amped/ LOCATION:Hormel Foods\, 2 Hormel Place\, Austin\, MN\, 55912\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/AMPED-Logo-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="NRAEF":MAILTO:partnerships@nraef.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250712 DTSTAMP:20260403T194653 CREATED:20250603T165233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T170931Z UID:260557-1751760000-1752278399@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:ProStart® Professional Development 2025 DESCRIPTION:ProStart® Professional Development 2025\n New Orleans\, Louisiana\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ? URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/prostart-professional-development-2025/ LOCATION:The Roosevelt New Orleans\, 130 Roosevelt Way\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70112 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NRAEF_ProStart-MKTO-banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="NRAEF":MAILTO:partnerships@nraef.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194653 CREATED:20250127T204621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T201005Z UID:258805-1750946400-1750950000@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:Industry of Opportunity Webinar Series 06/26/25 DESCRIPTION:Industry of Opportunity Webinar Series\nBuilding the Next Generation of Leaders and Fostering Enthusiasm for the Restaurant Industry\nThursday\, June 26\, 2025 – Register Now\nThis isn’t your mom’s home-economics classroom. Find out how ProStart® is capturing the passion of more than 214\,000 high schoolers nationwide to foster learning and engagement with foodservice careers. Hear from one chef educator who is teaching students what’s possible in our industry through some innovative\, hands-on teaching methods and hear from a ProStart alum who says the program sparked a career. You’ll leave excited about the future of our industry and equipped to support this vital high school career program. \nUnlock the potential of the restaurant industry with our six-part “Industry of Opportunity” webinar series! From building essential skills to inspiring the next generation of leaders\, this series is designed to empower you and your team with actionable insights and innovative strategies. \nJoin us on the last Thursday of each month to explore topics ranging from skill-building and cultural intelligence to youth engagement and leadership development. Each webinar promises to deliver valuable insights and actionable information to help you and your team thrive in this dynamic industry. \n \n REGISTER NOW URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/industry-of-opportunity-webinar-series-062625/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/America-Works-Here-webinar-series_600x.png ORGANIZER;CN="NRAEF":MAILTO:partnerships@nraef.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194653 CREATED:20250203T201656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T210340Z UID:258912-1750095000-1750177800@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:MFHA Roundtable: Developing Future-Ready Leaders DESCRIPTION:MFHA Roundtable: Developing Future-Ready Leaders\nJune 16-17\, 2025Ecolab\, St. Paul\, MN\nLeadership is the foundation of success in the fast-paced restaurant and hospitality world. This session equips senior leaders and executives with the cultural intelligence they need to lead diverse teams\, navigate cultural dynamics\, and foster innovation. Learn how culturally intelligent leaders can drive operational excellence and organizational performance.\n \n Learn More and Register\n \n \n \n \n \n MFHA’s Roundtables explore how cultural intelligence can build more collaborative teams\, enhance communication\, and build future-ready leadership. Honing these skills makes individuals invaluable contributors in any professional setting and empowers organizations to build strategies that adapt\, endure\, and thrive. Designed for diverse industry stakeholders\, you’ll receive actionable insight and practical tools that drive organizational growth and fuel success. URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/mfha-roundtable-developing-future-ready-leaders/ CATEGORIES:MFHA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-MFHA-roundtable-banner-660x220-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194653 CREATED:20250127T205035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T173451Z UID:258811-1748527200-1748530800@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:Industry of Opportunity Webinar Series 05/29/25 DESCRIPTION:Industry of Opportunity Webinar Series\nDuty and Expertise: Upskilling America’s Military Foodservice Professionals\nThursday\, May 29\, 2025 at 2:00 PM ET – Register Now\nWhile foodservice professionals play a key role in America’s Armed Forces\, they’re also an asset to restaurant operators once they transition to the civilian career space\, bringing a range of high-level industry skills forged in demanding environments. During this special Armed Forces Day webinar\, find out how the NRAEF is strengthening the skill set of military foodservice professionals and why industry employers are embracing them as they build high performing restaurant teams. Leave with a fresh appreciation for the contributions of the military’s foodservice and hospitality professionals and learn how you can tap into their talent and skill set. \nSpeakers include: \n\nDerek Small (host)\, Military Program Director\, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation\nDonald Bartlett\, Vice President of Strategy and Partnerships\, Aramark\nMaster Gunnery Sergeant Shawn C. Fitzpatrick\, Food Technician\, DC I&L MCICOM G4\, HQMC\, U.S. Marine Corps\nCulinary Specialist\, Senior Chief Petty Officer Edward Fuchs\, U.S. Coast Guard\nDawn Lyons\, Senior Director HR & Military Talent\, Compass Group\n\nUnlock the potential of the restaurant industry with our six-part “Industry of Opportunity” webinar series! From building essential skills to inspiring the next generation of leaders\, this series is designed to empower you and your team with actionable insights and innovative strategies. \nJoin us on the last Thursday of each month to explore topics ranging from skill-building and cultural intelligence to youth engagement and leadership development. Each webinar promises to deliver valuable insights and actionable information to help you and your team thrive in this dynamic industry. \n \n REGISTER NOW URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/industry-of-opportunity-webinar-series-052925/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/America-Works-Here-webinar-series_600x.png ORGANIZER;CN="NRAEF":MAILTO:partnerships@nraef.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250521 DTSTAMP:20260403T194653 CREATED:20241120T210125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T171159Z UID:258252-1747440000-1747785599@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:National Restaurant Association Show 2025 DESCRIPTION:National Restaurant Association Show\n McCormick Place\, Chicago\, IL\n May 17-20\, 2025Chicago\, Illinois\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Educational Foundation Activities at and around the National Restaurant Association Show\nEach year\, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation hosts and participates in a variety of special events associated or concurrent with the National Restaurant Association Show. The following list includes highlights of our activity for the 2025 Show. If you have any questions\, please fee free to contact us at partnerships@nraef.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nTOPIC\nINFO\nDATE\nLOCATION\n\n\nNRAEF’s Military Foodservice Awards\nGo to the Awards web page\nFriday\, May 17\, 7:00 PM CT\nPalmer House Hilton\n\n\nAdvanced Military Management Training Program\nGo to Military Training\nFriday\, May 17 through Sunday\, May 18\nPalmer House HiltonNational Restaurant Association Show\n\n\nExhibit: National Restaurant Association Show\nThe National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation booth.\nSaturday\, May 18 through Monday\, May 20\nNational Restaurant Association Show: North Building — 6600\n\n\nProStart® JumpStart Grantees\nProStart students from the W.D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center in Lafayette\, LA\, tour the Show.\nSaturday\, May 18\nNational Restaurant Association Show\n\n\nSession: Creating Exceptional and Indispensable Experiences: How Cultural Intelligence Drives Retention and Growth\nMFHA’s Erika Cospy Carr presents at the Show. Session info here.\nSunday\, May 19\, 10:00 AM CT\nNational Restaurant Association Show: Room S502 – South Building – 5th Floor\n\n\nEcolab’s Sunday Night Spotlight \nBites & Beats private partner event. More information.\nSunday\, May 19\n \n\n\nSession: Diners\, Drama & Disrespect: Stopping Toxic Behaviors Before They Cost You\nMFHA’s Erika Cospy Carr presents at the Show. Session info here.\nMonday\, May 20\, 12:00 PM CT\nNational Restaurant Association Show: Discovery Theater – South Hall – 2693\n\n\nSession: Talented and Ready to Serve! Increasing Young Adult Employment and Advancement in Restaurant & Hospitality Careers\nNRAEF’s Patricia Gill presents at the show. Session info here.\nMonday\, May 20\, 11:30 AM CT\nNational Restaurant Association Show: Room S405 – South Building – 4th Floor\n\n\nSession: Expert Exchange & Networking\nNRAEF’s Patricia Gill participates with other industry experts where Expo + Education badge holders can connect directly to ask questions on critical topics tailored to each expert’s area of expertise. More information.\nMonday\, May 20\, 12:15 PM CT\nNational Restaurant Association Show: South Building\, 400 Level Foyer\n\n\n\n  URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/national-restaurant-association-show-2025/ LOCATION:McCormick Place\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Apprenticeship,HOPES,MFHA Events,Military,Program Events,ProStart,Restaurant Ready,RHLC,Scholarships ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/nra-show-header-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194654 CREATED:20241120T205721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T144110Z UID:258250-1747418400-1747429200@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:Military Foodservice Awards & Training 2025 DESCRIPTION:Military Foodservice Awards\n Friday\, May 16\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn more and watch the Livestream\n \n Register Now! URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/military-foodservice-awards-training-2025/ LOCATION:Palmer House Hilton\, Palmer House Hilton\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Military,Program Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NRAEF_Military_650.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NRAEF":MAILTO:partnerships@nraef.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505 DTSTAMP:20260403T194654 CREATED:20240508T180440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T164508Z UID:256077-1746144000-1746403199@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:National ProStart Invitational 2025 DESCRIPTION:National ProStart Invitational\n May 2–4\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n View the main NPSI page\n \n Register to Attend URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/national-prostart-invitational-2025/ LOCATION:Marriott Baltimore Waterfront\, 700 Aliceanna Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States CATEGORIES:Program Events,ProStart ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NRAEF_ProStart-MKTO-banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="NRAEF":MAILTO:partnerships@nraef.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194654 CREATED:20250127T205411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T152649Z UID:258817-1745503200-1745506800@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:Industry of Opportunity Webinar Series 04/24/25 DESCRIPTION:Industry of Opportunity Webinar Series\nThinking Like a Restaurant Owner: How Apprenticeship is Fueling Leadership Development in the Restaurant Workforce\nThursday\, April 24\, 2025\, 2:00pm ET – Register Now\nRunning a restaurant requires stamina and a business-savvy skill set – expertise that is best acquired on the job. Find out how apprenticeship is maximizing the hands-on nature of restaurant employment to help operators advance and promote employees who can master cost management as well as they wield their knife skills. Walk away from this webinar understanding the value of apprenticeship to restaurant business longevity and actionable information to implement it at your operation. \nUnlock the potential of the restaurant industry with our six-part “Industry of Opportunity” webinar series! From building essential skills to inspiring the next generation of leaders\, this series is designed to empower you and your team with actionable insights and innovative strategies. \nJoin us on the last Thursday of each month to explore topics ranging from skill-building and cultural intelligence to youth engagement and leadership development. Each webinar promises to deliver valuable insights and actionable information to help you and your team thrive in this dynamic industry. \n \n REGISTER NOW URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/industry-of-opportunity-webinar-series-4-24-25/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/America-Works-Here-webinar-series_600x.png ORGANIZER;CN="NRAEF":MAILTO:partnerships@nraef.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250331 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250405 DTSTAMP:20260403T194654 CREATED:20241120T204848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T125723Z UID:258244-1743379200-1743811199@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:Advanced Culinary Training Program (ACTP) - March 2025 DESCRIPTION:Advanced Culinary Training Program (ACTP) - November 2024\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ? URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/advanced-culinary-training-program-actp-march-2025/ LOCATION:Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio\, 312 Pearl Parkway\, San Antonio\, 78215 CATEGORIES:Military,Program Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NRAEF_Military_650.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NRAEF":MAILTO:partnerships@nraef.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194654 CREATED:20250127T203725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T170317Z UID:258797-1743084000-1743087600@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:Industry of Opportunity Webinar Series 03/27/25 DESCRIPTION:Industry of Opportunity Webinar Series\nBuilding Opportunity for Young People\nThursday\, March 27\, 2025 – Register Now\nFind out why the restaurant industry means opportunity for young people from all backgrounds and how Restaurant Ready is equipping them with first job skills to enter our industry and grow. You’ll leave with an understanding of the unique contributions these young people are bringing to the restaurant industry and how you can be part of the NRAEF’s work through Restaurant Ready to empower people from all backgrounds to build a long-term restaurant career. \nPanelists: \n\nPatricia D. Gill – Director\, Program Development & Success\, NRAEF (moderator)\nWakin’ Bakin’ – Restaurant Ready Site & Employer:\n\nConrad Chura\, Founder & Operator – Wakin’ Bakin’ LLC\nIsaiah Talbert\, Graduate\, Lead Cook – JW Marriott New Orleans (Wakin Bakin Bridge Program Alumna)\n\n\nCafé Reconcile\, Restaurant Ready Site & Employer:\n\nVy Linh Ky\, People Manager – Virgin Hotel New Orleans\nMia Williams\, Hostess – Virgin Hotel New Orleans (Café Reconcile Alumna)\n\nJoin us on the last Thursday of each month to explore topics ranging from skill-building and cultural intelligence to youth engagement and leadership development. Each webinar promises to deliver valuable insights and actionable information to help you and your team thrive in this dynamic industry. \n\n\n \n REGISTER NOW URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/industry-of-opportunity-webinar-series-032725/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/America-Works-Here-webinar-series_600x.png ORGANIZER;CN="NRAEF":MAILTO:partnerships@nraef.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250305 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250309 DTSTAMP:20260403T194654 CREATED:20241120T205506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T160127Z UID:258247-1741132800-1741478399@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:Ted J. Balestreri Leadership Classic 2025 DESCRIPTION:PEBBLE BEACH\, CALIFORNIA\n March 5-8\, 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ? URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/ted-j-balestreri-leadership-classic-2025/ LOCATION:The Inn at Spanish Bay\, 2700 17-Mile Drive\, Pebble Beach\, CA\, 93953\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraisers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/nraef-TJB-banner-logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NRAEF":MAILTO:partnerships@nraef.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194654 CREATED:20250127T200613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T164225Z UID:258786-1740664800-1740668400@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:Industry of Opportunity Webinar Series 02/27/25 DESCRIPTION:Industry of Opportunity Webinar Series\nCultural Intelligence 101\nThursday\, February 27\, 2025 – Register Now\nIn a jargon filled world\, building industry workplaces that support everyone is simpler than many realize. Join this webinar with MFHA’s leader\, Erika Cospy Carr who will talk through the concept of cultural intelligence and what it means in today’s restaurant industry environment in a polarized climate. Leave with a fresh take on next steps and the MFHA resources that are available to help you maximize the human potential of your business. \nUnlock the potential of the restaurant industry with our six-part “Industry of Opportunity” webinar series! From building essential skills to inspiring the next generation of leaders\, this series is designed to empower you and your team with actionable insights and innovative strategies. \nJoin us on the last Thursday of each month to explore topics ranging from skill-building and cultural intelligence to youth engagement and leadership development. Each webinar promises to deliver valuable insights and actionable information to help you and your team thrive in this dynamic industry. \n \n REGISTER NOW URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/industry-of-opportunity-webinar-series-022725/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/America-Works-Here-webinar-series_600x.png ORGANIZER;CN="NRAEF":MAILTO:partnerships@nraef.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194654 CREATED:20250122T172055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T200054Z UID:258700-1738245600-1738249200@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:Industry of Opportunity Webinar Series 01/30/25 DESCRIPTION:Industry of Opportunity Webinar Series\nCulinary and Beyond: Building Skills and Advancement in the Restaurant Workforce\nThursday\, January 30\, 2025 – Register Now\nUnlock the potential of the restaurant industry with our six-part “Industry of Opportunity” webinar series! From building essential skills to inspiring the next generation of leaders\, this series is designed to empower you and your team with actionable insights and innovative strategies. \nJoin us on the last Thursday of each month to explore topics ranging from skill-building and cultural intelligence to youth engagement and leadership development. Each webinar promises to deliver valuable insights and actionable information to help you and your team thrive in this dynamic industry. \n \n REGISTER NOW\n \n \n \n \n \n Meet The Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amy Shipshock\, Culinary Team Manager\, Rich ProductsAmy’s first cooking instructor was her mom\, a very talented home cook who taught Amy how to prepare and love food. Later\, Amy was introduced to a neighbor who owned one of the top 50 fine dining restaurants in the United States. When Amy was in her 20s and deciding her career path\, her neighbor offered her a job at his kitchen. There she fell in love with pastry and working in a professional kitchen. Amy earned an associate’s degree in culinary arts from the Art institutes International of Minnesota and a bachelor’s in hospitality management from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. Amy ran the pastry program at the school for ten years and mentored other young chefs in the art of dough. Amy received her CEPC\, Executive Pastry Chef Certification from the American Culinary Federation and spent 16 years as an Executive Pastry Chef. She transitioned to a job in sales for a gelato manufacturer out of Italy before joining Rich’s in 2016\, where her multifaceted background is a perfect fit. Amy worked in TV doing food segments along with food styling which has given her an incredibly well-rounded background. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Tremblay\, Associate Director of Admissions\, The Culinary Institute of AmericaRobert Tremblay has been working in the admissions office at The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) for the past 11 years and is also a 2010 graduate. Prior to going to culinary school\, he received a bachelor’s degree in journalism and public relations at The University of Lynchburg. He used his PR background as a media relations intern while attending The CIA. He worked in restaurants for several years prior to joining the CIA admissions department. In addition to being in the admissions department\, he’s also doing culinary demonstrations to help showcase teaching strategies at the CIA. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gregory Nemchik\, Personal Chef and Continuing Education Instructor\, Westmoreland County Community CollegeAt age 65\, Greg decided it was time for him to pursue his lifelong dream of going to culinary school. After a decades long career in sales\, he retired from his position as CEO of Workplace Furnishings and returned to school. In 2021\, he enrolled at Westmoreland County Community College to begin his studies in the culinary arts. As a nontraditional student\, he was apprehensive about being one of the oldest students in the program but graduated with honors in 2024. He is adjunct instructor at Westmoreland Community College and a personal chef. He is a member of the United States Personal Chef Association and a earned a Specialized Certificate as a Personal Chef from the American Culinary Federation. In December 2024\, he was inducted into the prestigious Chaine des Rotisseurs\, a renowned wine and food society founded in France. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Laryssa Maia\, Student\, Culinary Institute of America\, Major: Food Business ManagementLaryssa is a 2nd semester student at The Culinary Institute of America majoring in Food Business Management with a concentration in the culinary. She went to a vocational high school where she won “Outstanding Vocational Student of the Year” by the Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators She is the first in her family to go to college. Growing up in a Brazilian American home\, every family gathering was centered around food\, and he favorite role was helping her mother in the kitchen. That passion for cooking continued through high school where she participated in the ProStart program and SkillsUSA all four years. She worked in restaurants throughout high school in quick service\, country clubs and fine dining restaurants. One day\, she hopes to own a Brazilian restaurant that celebrates her culture and Brazilian heritage. She chose to pursue a career in the hospitality industry because of all the endless opportunities it provides\, and it will give her an outlet for her creativity. URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/industry-of-opportunity-webinar-series-013025/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/America-Works-Here-webinar-series_600x.png ORGANIZER;CN="NRAEF":MAILTO:partnerships@nraef.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241114 DTSTAMP:20260403T194654 CREATED:20240122T212643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T172304Z UID:254836-1731369600-1731542399@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:MFHA Roundtable - Dallas\, TX DESCRIPTION:MFHA Roundtable - Dallas\, TX\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ? URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/mfha-roundtable-dallas-tx-2024/ LOCATION:Brinker International\, Dallas\, TX CATEGORIES:MFHA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/MFHA_Roundtables2023_Aventri_v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241109 DTSTAMP:20260403T194654 CREATED:20240123T164711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T172158Z UID:254909-1730678400-1731110399@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:Advanced Culinary Training Program (ACTP) - November 2024 DESCRIPTION:Advanced Culinary Training Program (ACTP) - November 2024\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ? URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/advanced-culinary-training-program-actp-november-2024/ LOCATION:Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio\, 312 Pearl Parkway\, San Antonio\, 78215 CATEGORIES:Military,Program Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NRAEF_Military_650.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NRAEF":MAILTO:partnerships@nraef.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240820 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240822 DTSTAMP:20260403T194654 CREATED:20240730T204318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T204324Z UID:256982-1724112000-1724284799@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:MFHA Roundtable - Washington\, DC DESCRIPTION:MFHA Roundtable - Dallas\, TX\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ? URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/mfha-roundtable-washington-dc/ LOCATION:National Restaurant Association\, 2055 L Street NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States CATEGORIES:MFHA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/MFHA_Roundtables2023_Aventri_v2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240722 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240727 DTSTAMP:20260403T194654 CREATED:20240123T164303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T164307Z UID:254903-1721606400-1722038399@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:Advanced Culinary Training Program (ACTP) - July 2024 DESCRIPTION:Advanced Culinary Training Program (ACTP) - July 2024\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ? URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/advanced-culinary-training-program-actp-july-2024/ LOCATION:Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio\, 312 Pearl Parkway\, San Antonio\, 78215 CATEGORIES:Military,Program Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NRAEF_Military_650.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NRAEF":MAILTO:partnerships@nraef.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240707 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240713 DTSTAMP:20260403T194654 CREATED:20240122T220103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T220107Z UID:254850-1720310400-1720828799@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:ProStart® Professional Development 2024 DESCRIPTION:ProStart Professional Development 2024\n New Orleans\, Louisiana\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ? URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/prostart-professional-development-2024/ LOCATION:The Roosevelt New Orleans\, 130 Roosevelt Way\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70112 CATEGORIES:Program Events,ProStart ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NRAEF_ProStart-MKTO-banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="NRAEF":MAILTO:partnerships@nraef.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240522 DTSTAMP:20260403T194654 CREATED:20240123T160550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T160553Z UID:254840-1715990400-1716335999@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:National Restaurant Association Show 2024 DESCRIPTION:National Restaurant Association Show\n McCormick Place\, Chicago\, IL\n May 18-21\, 2024\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ? URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/national-restaurant-association-show-2024/ LOCATION:McCormick Place\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:HOPES,Military,Program Events,ProStart,Restaurant Ready,RHLC,Scholarships ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/NRAS23-0046_LG_2024_4C.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240517T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T194654 CREATED:20240122T215153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T171517Z UID:254847-1715968800-1715979600@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:Military Foodservice Awards & Training 2024 DESCRIPTION:Military Foodservice Awards\n May 17\, 2024\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ? URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/military-foodservice-awards-training-2024/ LOCATION:Palmer House Hilton\, Palmer House Hilton\, Chicago\, IL\, United States CATEGORIES:Military,Program Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NRAEF_Military_650.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="NRAEF":MAILTO:partnerships@nraef.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429 DTSTAMP:20260403T194654 CREATED:20230725T174724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T171218Z UID:252935-1714089600-1714348799@chooserestaurants.org SUMMARY:National ProStart Invitational 2024 DESCRIPTION:National ProStart Invitational\n April 26–28\, 2024\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ? URL:https://chooserestaurants.org/event/national-prostart-invitational-2024/ LOCATION:Marriott Baltimore Waterfront\, 700 Aliceanna Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States CATEGORIES:Program Events,ProStart ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://chooserestaurants.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NRAEF_ProStart-MKTO-banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="NRAEF":MAILTO:partnerships@nraef.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR