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2021 education sessions
monday | November 1, 2021
9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Your Voice Matters: Effective Advocacy Strategies for our Industry
In 2020 many small business owners found themselves much more involved in politics than they had ever been, and with good reason! The immediate crisis
of the pandemic may be over, but there are plenty of on-going issues that our industry will be weighing in on. Moderated by the ORA’s Director of Government Affairs, these lawmakers will talk about how best to influence the policy decisions that matter to you.
Speakers: Tod Bowen, Ohio Restaurant Association, Sean Kennedy, National Restaurant Association, Rep. Rick Carfagna, Ohio House of Representatives, and Sandy Spang, The City of Toledo
Everyone Welcome
This session will dig into how to communicate to your guests that you are open to a diverse range of customers. From marketing to guest policies and staffing practices, hospitality company, HospitableMe is a leader in supporting restaurant environments where Everyone is Welcome.
Speakers: Billy Kolber & Kenny Popora, Co-founders, HospitableMe
Understanding the New Workforce
This panel discussion will investigate the current state of workforce in the U.S. with special attention to the Mid-West and Ohio. Panelists will examine how the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industries have been affected by the pandemic, discuss the employment factors weighing most heavily on restaurant recovery, and talk about what challenges and successes owner/operators can anticipate in the long-term.
Speakers: Erin Patinkin, Ovenly & SeeMore Meats + Veggies, Emily Fabiano, WorkMorphis, Jenny Weissbourd, The Aspen Institute
Dig In: Marketing your Restaurant Today
Founder of the Restaurant Solutionist, Faith Bevard has a proven track record supporting food businesses with brand creation, in-store and public marketing campaigns and as a CEO Coach. In this presentation, she will offer concrete examples of how to communicate menu and price changes, safety polices, and staffing shortages. Participants will walk away with easy, effective tools to manage market uncertainty while strengthening their brands and increasing consumer demand.
Speaker: Faith Bevard, The Restaurant Solutionist
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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