Dec
11
Wed
Live webinar! Ask the Business Broker: Buy-sell market update and Q & A with IBA
Dec 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Live webinar! Ask the Business Broker: Buy-sell market update and Q & A with IBA

Are you considering buying or selling a hospitality business?

Join us for a market update on the buy-sell activity in the hospitality sector in 2024 and a look ahead to next year.

We will cover recent transactions, current buyer demand, the impact of interest rates and tips for preparing your business for sale.

IBA is a full-service firm offering professional valuation, marketing, negotiation, and transaction facilitation expertise to privately held and family-owned company owners.

We’ll meet at 10 a.m., Dec. 11.

Dec
18
Wed
🌟Rescheduled! Crisis Communications 101: Successful strategies for hospitality companies + people and beyond
Dec 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
🌟Rescheduled! Crisis Communications 101: Successful strategies for hospitality companies + people and beyond

Thank you for being so patient! We are excited to announce a new date and time for this webinar. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Preparing for a crisis is an option and a necessity in today’s world. Your response to the chaotic emergence of a crisis determines whether you control the situation or let it escalate. Seattle public relations firm Fearey ensures your communication is clear, authoritative, and aligned with ongoing actions.

CEO Aaron Blank will show you how to stabilize operations, protect your reputation and engage critical stakeholders with a unified strategy. Preparation is the key to success.

This session will offer:

  • Real-world samples of what to do when stuff gets out of control
  • Reveal what you must do during a crisis
  • Five critical steps your organization should take in advance to ensure you’re ready for the inevitable issues that can emerge at any moment

We say it takes 20 years to build a reputation but less than five seconds to destroy it!

Tune in to this webinar, and you’ll walk away with actionable steps to fortify your organization and ensure your team is well-prepared for whatever the future may hold.

Aaron Blank and Fearey Group are members of the Washington Hospitality Association’s Advisory Network. If you are a member of the association, you are entitled to 30-minute consultations with any of our advisors. Reach out to your territory manager for more information.

Join us at 10 a.m., Nov. 20.

Jan
20
Mon
SERVSAFE MANAGER CLASS @ Harbor Foodservice
Jan 20 all-day
SERVSAFE MANAGER CLASS @ Harbor Foodservice

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) must be certified through an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited program. ServSafe Manager is an ANSI-certified program with a proctored exam. It is listed by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) for accredited Certified Food Protection Manager programs (ID 0655).

ServSafe Manager is an advanced food safety certification developed by the National Restaurant Association for foodservice and hospitality personnel. The ServSafe brand offers the highest standard of training to your staff and was named one of America’s Top Online Learning Providers of 2024. It also keeps customers safe with advanced food safety knowledge and complies with the Demonstration of Knowledge (DOK), Person In Charge (PIC) and Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) requirements within the Washington State Food Code.

Registration for Aug. 19 closes on Aug. 5. For Oct. 18, registration closes on Oct. 4. You must register by Jan. 6, 2025 if you would like to attend the Jan. 20 class.

Jan
27
Mon
Hospitality Hill Climb
Jan 27 all-day
Hospitality Hill Climb

More information to come. Check HospitalityHillClimb.org for details.

ServSafe Manager class @ Harbor Foodservice
Jan 27 all-day
ServSafe Manager class @ Harbor Foodservice

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) must be certified through an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited program. ServSafe Manager is an ANSI-certified program with a proctored exam. It is listed by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) for accredited Certified Food Protection Manager programs (ID 0655).

ServSafe Manager is an advanced food safety certification developed by the National Restaurant Association for foodservice and hospitality personnel. The ServSafe brand offers the highest standard of training to your staff and was named one of America’s Top Online Learning Providers of 2024. It also keeps customers safe with advanced food safety knowledge and complies with the Demonstration of Knowledge (DOK), Person In Charge (PIC) and Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) requirements within the Washington State Food Code.

Registration for the Sept. 16 class closes on Sept, 2. For the Nov. 18 class, registration closes on Nov. 4. Register by Jan. 13, 2025 for the Jan. 27, 2025 class, and by March 17, 2025 for the March 31, 2025 class.

Feb
25
Tue
Spokane Chapter meeting
Feb 25 @ 12:00 am – 11:45 pm

Save the date! Details coming soon.

Mar
31
Mon
ServSafe Manager class @ Harbor Foodservice
Mar 31 all-day
ServSafe Manager class @ Harbor Foodservice

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) must be certified through an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited program. ServSafe Manager is an ANSI-certified program with a proctored exam. It is listed by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) for accredited Certified Food Protection Manager programs (ID 0655).

ServSafe Manager is an advanced food safety certification developed by the National Restaurant Association for foodservice and hospitality personnel. The ServSafe brand offers the highest standard of training to your staff and was named one of America’s Top Online Learning Providers of 2024. It also keeps customers safe with advanced food safety knowledge and complies with the Demonstration of Knowledge (DOK), Person In Charge (PIC) and Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) requirements within the Washington State Food Code.

Registration for the Sept. 16 class closes on Sept, 2. For the Nov. 18 class, registration closes on Nov. 4. Register by Jan. 13, 2025 for the Jan. 27, 2025 class, and by March 17, 2025 for the March 31, 2025 class.

May
13
Tue
Spokane Chapter meeting
May 13 @ 12:00 am – 11:45 pm

Save the date! Details coming soon.

Sep
16
Tue
Spokane Chapter meeting
Sep 16 @ 12:00 am – 11:45 pm

Save the date! Details coming soon.

Nov
18
Tue
Spokane Chapter meeting
Nov 18 @ 12:00 am – 11:45 pm

Save the date! Details coming soon.