Webcast: Industry Forecast Webcast Series

September 1-2, 2009

Join your peers, partners and the RBI Editorial team for the Webcast series that will help you:

• Effectively prepare your 2010 budget and financial plan

• Develop menus that incorporate quickly growing product lines and sourcing channels

• Define a segment-specific, consumer-focused strategy

• Each webcast in the series is led by RBI editors and features expert panelists as they discuss the topics and challenges faced by foodservice professionals across all segments—and how they successfully address them.

SEPTEMBER 1

General Forecast Discussion - 10 a.m. CST
Moderator: Joe Carbonara, FE&S Editor in Chief, Group Content Director

SPEAKERS:
	Hudson Riehle Senior Vice President of the Research and Information Services Division National Restaurant Association
As the Senior VP of the Research and Information Services Division for the NRA, Hudson Riehle directs the Association’s consumer, economic, market, human resources, tourism and operations research as well as oversees its extensive information services and library activities. Frequently cited in major national and international newspapers and appearing on major national television broadcasts, he has authored a variety of articles and serves as an information source and spokesperson for the restaurant and hospitality industry.

DISCUSSION:
State of the economy and its impact on foodservice and hospitality; an early look at the economic climate for 2010 and key economic indicators, both industry specific and general business.

Food & Beverage Trends - 2 p.m. CST
Moderator: Christine LaFave Grace, R&I Associate Editor

SPEAKERS:
	Brad Nelson Vice President Culinary and Corporate Chef Marriott International
Chef Nelson joined Marriott International in 1998 as director of culinary development, soon moving to his current position as vice president culinary and corporate chef, where he works with chefs domestically and abroad to establish standards, help develop menus, seek out product and participate in tasting and testing in the company’s esteemed Marriott Test Kitchen at the corporate headquarters in Bethesda.
	Cammie Spillyards Director of Food and Beverage Innovation Chili’s
A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Cammie has worked with Brinker International since 2002.
	Bruce Sherman Chef-Partner North Pond

DISCUSSION:
Top chefs, hotel F&B directors and chain restaurant experts on what to expect on menus in 2010, how fast organics and local sourcing will spread, and more.

SEPTEMBER 2

Consumer Trends - 10 a.m. CST
Moderator: Kelly Killian, R&I Editor in Chief

SPEAKERS:

Terri Solomon
Research Director, Foodservice & Hospitality Group
Reed Business Information

DISCUSSION:
Highlights from RBI research on consumers’ dining choices and what influences them; the importance of green practices, healthy menu choices and marketing through social media to diners; how operators’ actions around these issues affect diners’ behaviors.

Who should attend:

• Restaurant and foodservice operators and suppliers

• Hotel executives and hotel food and beverage directors

• Dealers, design consultants and purchasing agents

• General foodservice professionals

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Posted Sep 1, 2009