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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: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:Global Culinary Conference 2027
DESCRIPTION:Two power-packed days of expert training\, peer learning\, and real connections — built specifically for owners like you. Running a culinary business is one of the most demanding things you can do. Staffing\, funding\, marketing\, operations — the challenges are real\, and they keep coming. The good news? Every problem you’re facing has already been solved by someone in this room. This is where culinary business owners level up. \nBOOST and LAUNCH your Culinary Business to new levels at the 4th Annual Global Culinary Conference\nThe 2027 Global Culinary Conference brings together restaurant owners\, food truck operators\, caterers\, bakers\, private chefs\, and culinary entrepreneurs for two immersive days of learning\, growing\, and connecting because you deserve a community that gets it. \nExperience two full days of immersive learning at Rice University’s beautiful Anderson-Clarke Center. \nWhat You Can Expect:\n\nDynamic Keynote Speakers offering insight and inspiration\nExpert Panels on strategies for business growth\nPeer-to-Peer Sessions where you learn directly from successful culinary business owners\nMaster Classes focused on sustainable culinary business operations\nInteractive Breakout Sessions for hands-on learning and collaboration\nA Guided Workbook to shape and structure your business success\nHappy Hour Networking to build real\, meaningful industry connections\nComplimentary Breakfast and Lunch provided daily\n\nThe Boost Camp track is designed for current culinary business owners ready to take their operations to the next level. Expect deep dives into growth strategy\, staffing\, marketing\, funding\, and the real-world challenges you are navigating right now. \nThe LaunchPad track is built for aspiring culinary entrepreneurs\, culinary arts students\, and hospitality management students who are ready to turn their passion into a business. Get the foundational knowledge\, expert guidance\, and community you need to launch with confidence. \nBoth tracks bring you into the same energizing room\, learning from top experts and connecting with a community that is invested in your success. \nWho Should Attend?\nRestaurant Owners · Food Truck Owners · Bakery Owners · Caterers · Private & Personal Chefs · Culinary Arts Students · Hospitality Students · Hospitality Management Professionals \nEarly Bird Special — $99\nSpeaker announcements and the full training lineup are coming soon. Lock in your seat now at our lowest price before they drop — and before this offer disappears. \nAll ticket sales are final.\nFeed the Soul Foundation will not be issuing invitation letters to support visa applications to attend our 2027 Global Conference. We recommend that individuals outside the United States wishing to attend the conference utilize their passports for identification. \nREGISTER
URL:https://feedthesoulfou.org/event/global-culinary-conference-2027/
LOCATION:Rice University – Anderson Clarke Center\, 5454 Stockton Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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