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SUMMARY:Chef's Night Out: San Antonio Edition
DESCRIPTION:Join Feed the Soul Foundation for an evening of conversation and connection with fellow culinary business owners\, chefs\, restaurateurs\, food entrepreneurs\, caterers\, bakers\, and hospitality professionals. \nNetwork with San Antonio’s Culinary Community\nWhether you’re looking to expand your network\, exchange ideas\, discover new opportunities\, or meet others who understand the challenges and rewards of running a culinary business\, Chef’s Night Out offers a welcoming space to build meaningful relationships within San Antonio’s food community. This informal gathering is designed to bring people together\, spark collaboration\, and strengthen the local culinary ecosystem. \nEvent Features:\n\nLite bites and drinks\nOpen dialogue with entrepreneurs\, community advocates\, and policymakers\nReal stories and actionable solutions for a stronger local food ecosystem\nNetworking and partnership opportunities\n\nYour leadership and perspective are vital to this conversation as we work together to strengthen and sustain San Antonio’s diverse culinary landscape. \nPlease RSVP to confirm your attendance. Space is limited for this invitation-only event. \nRSVP
URL:https://feedthesoulfou.org/event/chefs-night-out-san-antonio-ed/
CATEGORIES:Awareness + Advocacy
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SUMMARY:Using AI to Attract More Restaurant Customers
DESCRIPTION:Having great food is no longer enough. In today’s increasingly competitive restaurant industry\, customers need to be able to find you\, choose you\, and come back to you. \nIn this Culinary Business Network Expert Connect Masterclass\, we’re joined by Tina Glickman\, Vice President of Partnerships at Owner.com\, to explore how independent restaurants and culinary businesses can use AI\, technology\, and practical digital marketing strategies to attract more customers and stay competitive. \nWe’ll discuss how to: \n\nUnderstand the two keys to your digital front door and why they matter when customers are deciding where to eat\nStrengthen your restaurant’s digital footprint and improve online visibility\nUse AI to save time and support your marketing efforts\nImprove how customers discover your business through search\nIdentify gaps in your website and overall digital presence\nCompete online\, even without a large marketing budget\n\nLearn practical strategies that help customers find you\, choose you\, and keep coming back. \nLearn More
URL:https://feedthesoulfou.org/event/using-ai-to-attract-more-restaurant-customers/
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Leadership Roundtable on Houston's Culinary Economy
DESCRIPTION:Small culinary businesses play an important role in our city’s economic mobility\, job creation\, and cultural preservation\, yet many continue to face significant gaps in support and resources. \nFeed the Soul Foundation is bringing together a select group of leaders for a Leadership Roundtable focused on the challenges facing these businesses and\, most importantly\, opportunities to move from conversation to action. \nThe discussion will be informed by the State of Small Culinary Business Industry Report\, Edition 1: Addressing Support Gaps to Drive Economic Mobility\, featuring insights from nearly 400 small culinary business owners and professionals nationwide. \nFeatured voices include: \n\nBrandy Guidry\, Economic Development Liaison\, Houston-Galveston Area Council\nReginald Martin\, Executive Director\, Houston Hospitality Alliance\nMike Shine\, President\, Greater Houston Chapter of the Texas Restaurant Association\nVeronica Avila\, Co-owner of Henderson and Kane\, LLC\nDemetrius Walker\, Owner of Meek’s Vegan Pizza\nInKind Representative\n\nWe hope you’ll join us for this timely and meaningful conversation. \nSpecial thanks to Sophisticated Delights for providing a complimentary lunch for our guests. \nPreview the research: feedthesoulfou.org/industry-research \nRSVP
URL:https://feedthesoulfou.org/event/leadership-roundtable-on-houstons-culinary-economy/
LOCATION:United Way\, 50 Waugh Drive\, Houston\, TX\, 77007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness + Advocacy
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SUMMARY:Cause & Cocktails
DESCRIPTION:More Than a Happy Hour.\nFeed the Soul Foundation is proud to partner with Cause & Cocktails for a special evening during Latin Restaurant Weeks\, bringing together hospitality professionals\, creatives\, nonprofit leaders\, industry voices\, and community-minded people for cocktails\, conversation\, connection\, and a cause that matters. \nHosted at The Original Ninfa’s\, this special gathering will benefit Feed the Soul Foundation’s Project NXT\, our initiative focused on investing in the next generation of culinary and hospitality professionals. \nThe Cause: Project NXT\nAt Feed the Soul Foundation\, we believe the future of the culinary and hospitality industry starts with creating meaningful opportunities for the next generation. \nThrough Project NXT\, we help students move from the classroom toward meaningful careers by providing access to: \n\nCareer discovery and industry exposure\nWorkforce and professional development\nConnections with working industry professionals\nPaid fellowship opportunities\nScholarships for culinary\, hospitality\, and business students\nReal-world event and industry experience\n\nProject NXT helps students build the skills\, experience\, relationships\, and confidence they need to thrive in the industry. \nCome for the Cocktails. Stay for the Connection. Give for the Cause.\nFeed the Soul Foundation is proud to partner with Cause & Cocktails to bring our community together in support of Project NXT. Join us for an evening of great people\, meaningful conversations\, and a shared commitment to creating a stronger future for culinary and hospitality professionals. We’ll see you at Cause & Cocktails. \nTICKETS
URL:https://feedthesoulfou.org/event/cause-cocktails/
LOCATION:The Original Ninfa’s\, 2704 Navigation Blvd\, Houston\, TX\, 77003\, United States
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