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We continue to closely watch the guidance of local, regional, and national government restrictions to best shape our future in-person and event offerings. In the meantime, we continue to offer a collection of virtual and hybrid events designed to create opportunities for connection, networking, and knowledge sharing amongst our industry! Our hope is to provide opportunities for our industry to connect via conversation, education, and virtual networking to keep innovation happening and keep our industry mobilized! Use the links below to connect to those events and STAY TUNED - we are working with all of our members to build out more content for the the coming months!   

Upcoming CFBN Events:

    • 2 Aug 2024
    • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Webinar
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    Learn how to leverage CFBN’s resources to become an expert networker. Following networking best practices (and using CFBN’s Member Tools & Perks) can help you improve your communication skills, grow your business, and build your career. 

    Having the right connections can be a big advantage – that’s why networking is such an important skill, and why CFBN exists. In general, building up your networking skill set takes time and practice. Unsure how to get started?  Don’t worry –  CFBN’s list of best practices will set you on the path to networking success. The more you apply these simple guidelines to your networking efforts, the better your results will be.





    • 12 Sep 2024
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Perkins Coie Office 110 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 3400, Chicago
    • 95
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    It’s the scenario we all dread: a potential food safety crisis and product recall.  With FDA recall rates at a 10-year high it is more important than ever to ask, "Who do you need on your team and what do you need to manage a recall and crisis in today's world?"

    Join us for cocktails and appetizers as an expert panel discusses the modern challenges of a potential food safety crisis. A cross-functional panel of experts will provide insights and best practices for food & beverage recalls using a real life "ripped from the headlines" scenario. Also, the panel will discuss the ins and outs of surviving and maintaining a healthy, growing brand by proactively preparing for the worst.


    Please note our event policy:  We are happy to assist with cancelling your registration and processing a refund if you provide us at least 24 hours notice.   Event cancellations of general admission registrants received on the day of an event will not receive a refund.


    AGENDA


    5:00 PM   Doors Open / Welcome

    5:30 PM   Panel Discussion 

    6:15 PM   Q&A

    6:30 PM   Networking

    8:00 PM   Event Ends


    PANEL

    MITZY BAUM

    CEO

    Stop Foodborne Illness

    Dynamic, experienced, focused, and filled with passion for helping the people served by Stop Foodborne Illness—these qualities describe Mitzi Baum.

    Mitzi began her role as CEO of Stop Foodborne Illness in May 2019. As CEO, she is responsible for leading and growing the organization to expand its impact of preventing foodborne illness in the United States and around the world. Prior to joining Stop, she spent 23 years at Feeding America leading their food safety advocacy work, developing programs, and assisting people affected by food insecurity. 


    MICKIE FRENCH

    Executive Director

    The Center for Food Integrity

    Mickie is an accomplished global expert in marketing and communications with a focus on helping companies develop and activate a more purpose-driven strategy. Her depth of experience across the food value chain, from agriculture to ingredients and CPG, has made her a trusted strategy and innovation partner to C-suite level executives. Mickie has lived and worked in 10 countries, speaks multiple languages at varying levels of fluency, and has a passion for bringing together multiple stakeholders to drive significant impact on global sustainability issues.


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    • 26 Sep 2024
    • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • CoLaboratory 1210 W. Lake St.
    • 98
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    Save the Date for CFBN’s most popular Annual Event! Get ready for an evening featuring up-to-the-minute culinary and industry trends from the experts at Datassential.  

    Join us to walk through the kitchens, meet the chefs, and sample a variety of tasty new culinary trends.  You’ll taste an amazing array of chef-created bites and a true insider’s perspective on the tastes and forces that will influence eating and drinking in the coming year.

    Block your calendar and enjoy the latest cocktails, and fabulous foods from an amazing group of talented local chefs. 

    There’s much more to come!  Don't miss this!

    Please note our event policy:  We are happy to assist with cancelling your registration and processing a refund if you provide us at least 24 hours notice.   Event cancellations of general admission registrants received on the day of an event will not receive a refund.

    AGENDA

    5:00PM  Welcome / Check In

    5:30PM  Datassential Trends Report 

    6:15PM  Q&As

    6:30PM  Tasting and Networking

    8:00PM  Event Ends


    SPEAKER

    BRIDGET HEGG, MBD, RDN

    Associate Director

    Datassential

    As a food enthusiast and dietitian, Bridget brings a unique point of view to the foodservice industry. Having worked in restaurants, colleges & universities, hospitals, and in foodservice sourcing she loves working with clients to develop creative foodservice solutions. She holds a degree in Nutritional Science and Dietetics from Cornell University and an MBA from Dominican University.  

    Datassential makes the food industry smarter, providing trend software, predictive analytics, and consumer and operator insights that help manufacturers, food retailers, and chain restaurants innovate and sell more intelligently.


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