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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909
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SUMMARY:Hatco University
DESCRIPTION:12.5 CEUs available \nThe overall objective of our training is to educate on Food Warming\, Light Cooking\, Hot/Cold Wells\, Hot/Cold Shelves\, Humidified Cabinets\, Lockers\, Water Heating\, Merchandisers\, Drawer Warmers\, Toasters\, Sneeze Guards and their applications in foodservice. We present and discuss the basics and history of each category\, the rules and restrictions that need to be adhered to meet NSF and UL guidelines. The class will also have hands-on interaction with the different types of products. We will also cover items such as the different options and accessories that can improve the efficiency of each product in its application.\nWe will tour of our factory/ This will allow the consultants to see the end-to-end manufacturing process of each product category. We will finish the event with a final exam of the product knowledge they have attained. \nAgenda \nTo register\, contact Raoul Cervantes at rcervantes@hatcocorp.com or 802.477.3378
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/hatco-university/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Hatco University\, 208 E. Deck St.\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Raoul Cervantes":MAILTO:rcervantes@hatcocorp.com
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SUMMARY:Hatco University
DESCRIPTION:12.5 CEUs available \nThe overall objective of our training is to educate on Food Warming\, Light Cooking\, Hot/Cold Wells\, Hot/Cold Shelves\, Humidified Cabinets\, Lockers\, Water Heating\, Merchandisers\, Drawer Warmers\, Toasters\, Sneeze Guards and their applications in foodservice. We present and discuss the basics and history of each category\, the rules and restrictions that need to be adhered to meet NSF and UL guidelines. The class will also have hands-on interaction with the different types of products. We will also cover items such as the different options and accessories that can improve the efficiency of each product in its application.\nWe will tour of our factory/ This will allow the consultants to see the end-to-end manufacturing process of each product category. We will finish the event with a final exam of the product knowledge they have attained. \nAgenda \nTo register\, contact Raoul Cervantes at rcervantes@hatcocorp.com or 802.477.3378
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/hatco-university-2/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Hatco University\, 208 E. Deck St.\, Sturgeon Bay\, WI\, 54235\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Raoul Cervantes":MAILTO:rcervantes@hatcocorp.com
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SUMMARY:Commercial Refrigeration Design in a Fragmented Regulatory Environment
DESCRIPTION:Provided by RDT\n6 CEUs available \nEducation & Factory Tour\nThis educational workshop is designed to help foodservice consultants navigate refrigeration system design decisions amid evolving refrigerant regulations\, state-level GWP restrictions\, owner sustainability initiatives\, operational realities\, service infrastructure limitations\, long-term adaptability requirements\, and modern connectivity expectations.\nThe program focuses on practical design decision-making\, refrigerant strategy\, operational performance\, serviceability\, connectivity planning\, and field lessons learned from real-world foodservice refrigeration applications. \nUpon completion of this program\, participants will be able to: \n\nEvaluate foodservice refrigeration architectures based on operational\, serviceability\, and lifecycle considerations.\nUnderstand refrigerant classifications\, regulatory considerations\, and long-term refrigerant strategy implications.\nIdentify design conditions that contribute to refrigeration system performance issues.\nRecognize connectivity\, monitoring\, and operational visibility considerations during project planning.\nReview refrigeration layouts and identify potential operational\, coordination\, and serviceability concerns.\nTo register\, please contact Dave White at dwhite@rdtonline.com
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/commercial-refrigeration-design-in-a-fragmented-regulatory-environment/
LOCATION:RDT Factory\, 1808 FM Road 66\, Waxahachie\, TX\, 75167
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Dave White":MAILTO:dwhite@rdtonline.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923
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SUMMARY:MAINS: Institution
DESCRIPTION:Provided by Middleby\n10.25 CEUs available \nThis immersive\, hands-on program is designed specifically for foodservice design consultants seeking to deepen their\nunderstanding of commercial kitchen equipment and its application within institutional foodservice environments\,\nincluding education\, healthcare\, government\, and correctional facilities. The course provides a comprehensive overview of commonly specified cooking and kitchen systems\, including convection and combi solutions\, ice and water solutions\, rapid cook and induction\, baking solutions and the evolving technologies shaping today’s commercial kitchen environments.\nThe program focuses on specifying and designing for institutional foodservice operations such as K–12 schools\, higher\neducation campuses\, hospitals\, long-term care facilities\, government buildings\, and correctional facilities. Participants\nwill explore operational considerations\, compliance and safety requirements\, durability standards\, throughput demands\, and design implications unique to institutional environments\, where reliability\, consistency\, and efficiency are critical.\nAttendees will engage in a blend of classroom-style learning and hands-on cooking exercises using live equipment. The\nexperience concludes with an interactive cooking challenge\, allowing participants to apply course concepts in a practical setting while reinforcing best practices in equipment selection\, space planning\, and design decision-making. \nMAINS Institution Training Details and Registration Page –\nhttps://solutions.middleby.com/mains-2026-inst-sept-21-22-consultants
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/mains-institution/
LOCATION:Middleby Innovation Kitchens\, 2701 E State Highway 121\, Business Suite 600\, Lewisville\, TX
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Madison Fitzgerald":MAILTO:mfitzgerald@middleby.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924
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SUMMARY:Camacho's 26th Annual "Who Loves Ya?" Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:September 22 – Mixer (TBD)\nSeptember 23 – Golf Tournament\nHeritage Golf Links\nTucker\, GA \nRegistration Opens Soon! \nQuestions? Email connect@camachousa.com
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/camachos-26th-annual-who-loves-ya-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Heritage Golf Links\, Tucker\, GA
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
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SUMMARY:ITW Food Equipment Group 2026 Consultant Support Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Provided by ITW Food Equipment Group\n12 CEUs available \nJoin the ITW Food Equipment Group as they present 12 hours of foodservice education from small footprints\, designing college dining facilities\, and cookline design solutions to mixers\, slicers\, refrigeration and what’s next in warewash. \nScan the code below to register
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/itw-food-equipment-group-2026-consultant-support-symposium/
LOCATION:Normandy Farms Conference Hotel\, 1401 Morris Road\, Blue Bell\, PA\, 19422
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Shane Varnum":MAILTO:shayne.varnum@itwfeg.com
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