Cary Miller has been working in the food industry since 1977. As a youngster his career ambition was to become a butler. His passion to serve was obvious from an early age and continues today. With a degree in Hospitality Industry Administration, the early years of his career was focused on utilizing his culinary skills. This developed into a front of the house management career. While employed as a restaurant manager, each of his reviews noted his natural sales ability. One day, while having a cup of coffee at the restaurant he was managing, he began reading his favorite trade publication, Food Industry News. A brainstorm had occurred. Cary realized he could fulfill his lifelong passions of service and excellence in the hospitality industry with a career in publishing. That was in 1988. Since then, he has climbed the ladder, and is now Vice President of Foodservice Publishing Company, the publisher of Food Industry News. Cary’s professional mission is to help and support those in the food industry. His involvement with many local industry associations (The Food and Beverage Equipment Executives, Chicago Foodservice Marketing Club, The Illinois Restaurant Association, The Chicago Chefs of Cuisine and The Escoffier Society) keeps him busy. In addition to its monthly print edition, Food Industry News is now available on the internet, at www.foodindustrynews.com. Twitter: @CaryMillerFIN Facebook, foodindustrynws

Also, Michele Rempel will have the Social Media minute.

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Why Attend NRA Show 2012?
After several grueling years, restaurant industry sales are beginning to roar back. In fact, the National Restaurant Association forecasts a record-high $600 billion in sales for 2012. Things are looking up.

You still have to deal with fluctuating costs and razor-thin margins. But now’s the time to invest in your operation and build your knowledge to keep your business in fighting shape.

At NRA Show 2012, you’ll find everything you need to for smart growth:

Connect with 1,800+ exhibitors across 900+ product categories
Attend more than 70 free education sessions on hyper-relevant topics
Network with industry leaders from 100 countries and across the U.S.
Get jazzed by top chefs in the World Culinary Showcase
Find niche solutions in focused Specialty Pavilions
Live it up at official Show after-parties that celebrate our industry

About the Show
For nearly a century, the NRA Show has brought together the best and brightest in the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry for four days of discovery, sourcing, networking and entertainment. Produced by the National Restaurant Association, the NRA Show draws 58,000+ industry professionals from all 50 states and 100+ countries to Chicago each May—all seeking or showcasing the newest innovations and up-to-the-minute information about trends and issues.

As the international foodservice marketplace, the NRA Show provides unparalleled opportunity for buyers and sellers to come together, conduct business and learn from one another, igniting the future of businesses, relationships and ideas.

Year after year, this hotbed of discovery and interactivity is a launching pad for more new innovation, products, services, creative ideas and other growth opportunities than any other industry event in the world. Exhibitors represent 900+ product categories, including:

Beverage
Equipment
Food
Furniture/décor
Lodging
Paper, plastics and supplies
Services
Tableware, Linens
Technology and Entertainment
Uniforms
In addition to finding the latest in cutting-edge foodservice products and services, attendees gain access to 70+ free education sessions, panel discussions and cooking demonstrations led by industry experts. These buyers represent operators, dealers, distributors and other decision-makers from 40+ foodservice segments and channels, including:

Casual Dining
Fine Dining
Family Dining
QSR/Fast Casual
Retail
Casino
Cruise
Multi-concept Operators
University and School
Military
Non-commercial
And more
Join us in celebrating and advancing the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry during the most dynamic, inspiring and action-packed event of the year, coming May 2012.

Register for the Show
NRA Show 2012 Attendee Registration

http://www.restaurant.org/show/register.cfm

May 5-8, 2012
McCormick Place, Chicago

Be part of it all and see the future of the industry today. Register now for your all-access pass to world-class events, free education sessions, special features and a lively and dynamic exhibit floor.

Thanks to Cary Miller of Food Industry News

See you there!

Shmoozefest! - Friday June 8th

Join your friends and peers in the industry for a evening of fun, networking, music, food and drinks as we welcome the attendees and exhibitors of CoffeeFest AND Food Industry News readers and advertisers at Excalibur Nightclub, Dearborn and Ontario Streets in Chicago. 5:30PM-8:30PM.

FREE. No RSVP or registration required, just show up.

We have room for 900 guests, so invite your industry friends! A limited number of co-sponsorships are available.

Call Cary Miller, for details, 847/699-3300.

Euro USA will host over 100 vendors and hundreds of our customers on this special one day event. ONE DAY – ONE LOCATION, HUNDREDS OF ITEMS! Take advantage of a terrific networking opportunity. Taste new products, get menu ideas, speak to the experts, and gain valuable industry knowledge.

Euro USA, a leading Gourmet Foods and Fresh Fish and Seafood Supplier is having their Spring buying show Tuesday April 24, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Galleria Marchetti, Chicago 825 West Erie Street in Chicago. Come see and taste the latest in upscale gourmet foods to help you improve your food quality, customer satisfaction and your sales. Euro USA offers more than 6,000 unique items, ranging from fresh and frozen seafood to fresh pasta and aged balsamic vinegars.

The pride of Euro USA’s operation is evident in its efficiency, its obsession with customer service, and its high caliber product mix. Pre-registration is required. Contact your Euro USA sales rep or call their Chicago office, 773-523-3876.

LLN Reports on The Coffee Cake Lady, Christine Welch. Christine Welch is the founder and owner of The Coffeecake Connection company, which was officially launched on November 1st, 2011 after after months of life changing events that catapulted a dream into becoming a reality.

Christine was part of Corporate America for over 25 years, and her most recent position was managing a team of account executives in HR/PR technology solutions. For eight of those years, she baked her infamous buttermilk coffee cakes. Her cakes often were conversation openers during the various meetings she attended or coordinated.

In 2011, life changed drastically for Christine, and all of the events of that year pushed her toward realizing her dream of baking coffeecakes full-time and opening her own business.

Christine Welch is the mother/stepmother of five young adults. She lives in the suburbs of Chicago and strives to build a company that will contribute to charity, create new jobs and be guided by her faith to live the life that fulfills her purpose.

Co-Hosts: Mike Boehler & Michele Rempel

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Chicagoland Signs - www.chicagolandsigns.com
I Am 4 Kids – www.iam4kids.com
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Engaging Speakers – www.engagingspeakers.com