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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="NRAEF":MAILTO:partnerships@nraef.org
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="NRAEF":MAILTO:partnerships@nraef.org
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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
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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/
LOCATION:DC
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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