Feed the Soul Foundation Global Culinary Conference
According to James Beard Foundation’s 2023 Industry Report, 53% of culinary business owners experienced lowered profits this year and challenges around rising food and labor costs have severely impacted profit margins, menu and content pricing since 2022. In its third year of service, Feed the Soul Foundation, a national nonprofit that continues to provide financial relief and business development solutions for culinary businesses, will host its first-ever Global Culinary Conference.
Presented by Diageo, the two-day, in-person business development conference will be held in Houston, Texas on Monday, January 22 and Tuesday, January 23, 2024, from 8:00AM – 5:30PM CT at The Texas Tower. Stella Artois and Tito’s Handmade Vodka serve as partner sponsors.
What You Can Expect:
- Dynamic key note speakers to offer insight and inspiration
- Panels to discuss growth for culinary businesses
- Master Classes to develop sustainability in culinary business operations
- Interactive Breakout Sessions
- Happy Hour Networking Events
- Complimentary Breakfast and Lunch provided for attendees
Session Topics:
- How to Access Capital for Your Culinary Business
- Signing the Right Commercial Lease
- Introduction to Bookkeeping for Culinary Businesses
- RFP 101: How to Create Winning Contract Proposals
- Marketing Breakout Sessions: Creating Content, Branding, Social Media Advertising, and Media Training.
