EVENTS: NAFEM 2015

The NAFEM Show always delivers when it comes to helping operators innovate food production and improve foodservice efficiency. The 2015 show, at California’s Anaheim Convention Center, held Wednesday, Feb. 18, through Saturday, Feb. 21, once again introduces leading decision-makers to the latest foodservice equipment and supplies products. This is the show where new equipment debuts. With so many novel products and professional demonstrations before you, it is impossible not to take home new strategies to enhance your business.

Start it all off at the Kick-Off Party on Feb. 18, 6-8 p.m. This is the place to relax and network in a casual setting before things heat up on the show floor. This time around, NAFEM is giving everyone the opportunity to sample cutting-edge food-truck fare and even learn how it’s done from the purveyors of these fully loaded mobile units. Could a food truck extend your business’ reach? You’ll have the chance to ask truck operators.

The What’s Hot! What’s Cool! Pavilion, a show centerpiece, is joining forces with The Culinary Institute of America in 2015. Innovative E&S products and solutions that address some of the more challenging problems foodservice industry leaders face will be presented, such as environmental responsibility; health and wellness; international flavors and craft presentation; and productivity, efficiency and precision.

On the final night, Feb. 21, eat, drink and be merry at the closing dinner and dance to three-time Grammy winners and multi-platinum artists Zac Brown Band.

FER Honors The Best

Following a well-received debut in 2013, Foodservice Equipment Reports will host its second Industry Excellence Awards Gala at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel on Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. During this semiformal awards evening, FER is very proud to honor a select group of outstanding industry leaders from segments of the foodservice industry. Veteran E&S experts and association boards spent days vetting nominees to make their final selections for the Management Excellence Awards, Young Lion Awards and Industry Service Awards. Each awards category honors consummate professionals from commercial and noncommercial foodservice operations as well as the dealer, manufacturers’ rep, consulting and service channels. Everyone is welcome at this event. To register, visit bit.ly/1t96MTW.

Meet Your Industry Mates

The NAFEM Show is the perfect time for members of allied associations to reconnect and collaborate. In conjunction with The NAFEM Show, industry organizations are offering educational programs and information sessions.

• The Commercial Food Equipment Service Association will hold its Spring 2015 Conference, Feb. 17-18 at the Hilton Anaheim. Guest presenter Richard Young, senior engineer, director of education and industry expert from Pacific Gas & Electric’s Food Service Technology Center, San Ramon, Calif., will convey the true cost of equipment neglect in his presentation “Preventative Maintenance Pays: Research from the Field, Online Tools and Best Practices” on Feb. 18, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Go to cfesa.com/spring2015.asp for the full agenda.

• Members of the National Equipment & Supply Association will discuss new product launches and marketing strategies and help members plan how to best use their time on The NAFEM Show floor, Feb. 18, 2-5 p.m., at the Embassy Suites Anaheim.

• So many projects get off on the wrong track, and everyone pays the price. Learn the value—from design and financial standpoints—of early collaboration between management advisory services consultants and foodservice designers as well as best practices in fostering these relationships. “The Value of Pre-Design Planning: MAS and Design Collaboration,” presented by John Cornyn, FCSI, and Todd Guyette, FCSI, is just one of several seminars planned by the Foodservice Consultants Society Int’l.-The Americas during its Symposium, which begins with an opening party Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. and goes through Feb. 18 at the Anaheim Convention Center. For more information, see bit.ly/1vGveZE.

• The Manufacturers’ Agents Association for the Foodservice Industry will host more than 400 reps and manufacturers at its membership celebration and cocktail party showcasing its SpecPath software tracking program, training guidance and other key insights on Feb. 20, 5-6:30 p.m., Anaheim Convention Center. The event is free for MAFSI members. For more information, check out mafsi.org.

With our perspective across the entire industry, we would enjoy talking to you about your business, so stop by FER’s booth 5316!

The 2015 NAFEM Show:

Thursday, Feb. 19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim, Calif.
Attendees: 20,000; Exhibitors: 500+

Events:
• Outdoor Kick-Off Reception: Feb. 18, 6-8 p.m., Anaheim Convention Center, open to all attendees. $40 before Feb. 1, $50 after.
• After-Show Party: Feb. 21, 7-11 p.m., featuring dinner and live concert with Zac Brown Band, Anaheim Convention Center. $200 per person before Feb. 1, $225 after.

Registration:
$60 before Feb. 1, $90 after. Register for all of the programs at thenafemshow.org.

Save The Date!

Foodservice Equipment Reports’ Industry Excellence Awards Gala
Friday, Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m.
Anaheim Marriott Hotel

Tickets:
$299 per person for FER customers and advertisers; $499 for non-advertisers. Reserved tables of 10 are available.

• Management Excellence Awards for multi-unit operators, dealers, consultants.
• Young Lion Awards honoring rising stars 40 or younger.
• Industry Service Awards for individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the E&S industry.

Visit bit.ly/1t96MTW for more information.

Contact Robin Ashton: rashton@fermag.com, 800/986-9616, or
Christine Palmer: cpalmer@fermag.com, 847/336-2049.

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