NRA Show 2011 will be full of opportunities to improve business, and 70 of those opportunities come in the form of education sessions. Designed to deliver take-home tools and solutions to successfully navigate industry hot topics and increase profitability, this year's lineup will include topics such as the aging workforce, kids' nutrition, going "greener," social media and commerce, and digital menu boards.
Organized by the National Restaurant Association's industry imperatives, sessions will address topics in the areas of jobs and careers, sustainability and social responsibility, profitability and entrepreneurship, and food and healthy living. In addition, the technology session track will focus on the latest foodservice technology solutions.
New sessions will continually be added between now and NRA Show 2011 (May 21-24 in Chicago). Some highlights include:
The Silver-Haired Tsunami, presented by moderator Blair Chancey, editor, QSR Magazine, with panelists Mike Amos, president, CHART; Barry Flink, EVP & partner, Flex HR; and Brent Alvord, president of a Lenny's Sub Shop franchise.
Addressing Childhood Obesity: New Restaurant Industry Opportunities, presented by Joy Dubost PhD RD, director of nutrition, National Restaurant Association; Judith C. Rodriguez, PhD, RD, FADA, LDN, president, American Dietetic Association; and Amy Myral Miller, MS, RD, program director for strategic initiatives, Culinary Institute of America.
National Restaurant Association's Conserve: Walking the Pathway to a Greener Restaurant, presented by Don Fisher, president & CEO, Fisher-Nickel, Inc.; and Richard Young, senior engineer/director of education, Food Service Technology Center.
Collective Buying: How Social Commerce Can Help Your Restaurant Find New Customers, moderated by Darren Schwartz, SVP of sales, Groupon, with panelists Jeff Lawler, managing partner, Geja's Café; Tommy Updegrove, owner, PYT Philly; and Maria Baugh, co-owner, Butter Lane Cupcakes.
McCafe Digital Menu Boards: An Ideal Blend of Ingredients for Maximizing ROI, presented by Dan Williams, senior director of marketing, McDonald's; and Chris Riegel, CEO, Stratacache.
For a full schedule of sessions, visit the NRA Show website.
NRA Show education sessions may be accepted as continuing education credits (CEUs) by certifying bodies of several associations. Check details and with participating associations for the documentation needed to validate participation and credit.
