This Month's Issue

Mixology Challenge

United States Bartenders’ Guild and Don Q Rum Launch National 2012 Mixology Challenge

 

Are you a member of the USBG in the areas of Los Angeles, Las Vegas or San Diego?

Than join USBG and Don Q Rum for their 2012 Mixologist Challenge.

Challenge will run till the middle of May.

* The top mixologist from each chapter will win a trip to the Manhattan Cocktail Classic and a spot to compete in the 2012 Mix It Up Ultimate Mixology Finals at the Hotel Andaz in New York on May 12. Winners will ultimately be judged on taste, creativity and craftsmanship.

 

For more information visit:

www.usbg.org

or

www.donq.com

Filed under: Casting Calls, Industry Links


3 Year Celebration – Choura Venue Services

March 11, 2010
6:00 pmto9:00 pm

Choura Venue Services is proud to announce our third year in business with a Crystal Anniversary Celebration. Yes, a fire recently gutted our Anza office, but today we‘re stronger than ever, with growing service centers, new clients, and a beautifully rebuilt space at Anza Rentals. And, we are proud to announce our new event professionals – including Howard Tabackman and Jose Zuniga – who will help lead us through the next three years.

MARCH 11, 2010
6 – 9 p.m.
Anza Event Rentals (Torrance, CA)
Catering by Chef Shafer of The Depot

Filed under: Events, Fun, Industry Links


Information on Getting Started in the Hospitality Industry

Have you ever dreamed about starting your own food company but didn’t know where to begin?  
Here is a new short course that will give you all of the answers to successfully launch your product!

The course covers important topics like understanding the mindset of an entrepreneur, identifying, developing and producing your product, how to negotiate with brokers and distributors to insure that your product will move into the marketplace, how to write an effective business plan and obtain capital backing, and how to run your business. The class utilizes hands-on instruction and will include tips on finding the best resources to help you at every step along the way. The faculty includes a blend of educators, professionals from the food industry, and successful entrepreneurs who all have a passion for helping you build the next sustainable and profitable food company.

For details:
Click Here

Filed under: Industry Links, Industry Seminars, Meetings & Events