The Ted J. Balestreri Leadership Classic is the NRAEF’s premier executive experience and annual fundraiser. The three-day exclusive event includes the opportunity to network with top industry leaders, support the work of the Foundation and play golf at some of the world’s most magnificent courses – Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, and The Links at Spanish Bay. All proceeds benefit the NRAEF and its programs.
2025 Schedule
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Thank You to Our
2025 Leadership Classic Sponsors
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HOLE SPONSORS
B&G Food Enterprises
Biscuitville, Inc
BJ’s Restaurants
Burkett Restaurant Equipment & Supplies/Zink Foodservice
Cannery Row Company/Sardine Factory
The Coca-Cola Company
DIRECTV FOR BUSINESS
ECOLAB
Fransmart
Galatoire’s
Greenwood Hospitality Group
Hormel Foodservice
Jocks & Jills Sports Grill
Landmark Hospitality
Marco’s Distribution
Paradox
Pennsylvania State University
PepsiCo
Performance Foodservice
Richard and Barbara Schneider
Stepstone Hospitality
2024 TJB RECAP
Our 31st Annual Ted J. Balestreri Leadership Classic was the most spectacular in the Foundation’s history, raising over $2.7M in critical funds to fuel our work and allow us to continue to attract, empower, and advance the future leaders of our industry. A special thanks to each of our attendees, and especially our incredible sponsors.
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