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SUMMARY:Jay Mark Jam Session ‘Volume 5: Burger Bar
DESCRIPTION:Jay Mark Jam Session ‘Volume 5: Burger Bar \nOne session on December 7th\, 2023 @ The Jay Mark Group Test Kitchen (175 Lively Blvd. Elk Grove Village\, IL 60007) \n-2:00 PM – 6:00 PM \nTopics and Brands Featured: \n-Share insights on ventless action stations for Pub style food \n-Discuss upcoming new product development & unique equipment solutions \n-Nieco \n-Evo America \n-TurboChef \n-Perfect Fry \n-CTX \n-Imperial \n-MagiKitch’n \n  \nAgenda \n2:00 PM – 2:30 PM \n-Introduction \n2:30 PM – 3:00 PM \n-Evo EVent Demonstration \n3:00 PM – 5:30 PM \n-Imperial IFS-250\, TurboChef Fire & Eco ST\, Perfect Fry\, Nieco Broiler & Magikitch’n Charbroiler equipment stations set up for demonstrations \n5:30PM – 6:00PM \n-Closing remarks \n  \n-Evo America \n\nThe ability to cook anywhere\nVersatility of ventless equipment\nIndustry Segments\n\n-TurboChef \n\nFoodservice Operations Design & Service Trends\nEquipment Needs Based on Trends\nConsiderations when Specifying Ventless Equipment\n\n-Imperial \n\nWhat to look for when choosing a fryer\nImportance of filtration and oil savings\n\n  \n-Nieco \n\nAutomation and the impact on labor\nMenu applications
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/jay-mark-jam-session-volume-5-burger-bar/
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Meghan Daro":MAILTO:mdaro@middleby.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T170000
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CREATED:20230822T144158Z
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SUMMARY:Food Warming Equipment\, Inc. - Winter 2023 FWE Consultant Seminar - (7.5 CEUs)
DESCRIPTION:Provide knowledge of various heating\, holding and transport systems to assist in designing future client projects. We will review construction and design methods\, which will allow future FCSI clients to deliver meals efficiently\, safely and at top quality. Categories that will be covered include Low Temperature Cooking\, Heated and Moisture Holding\, Serving Equipment\, Re-thermalizing Units\, Utility Transports\, Refrigeration\, as well as Portable Bars and Racks. We will have an in-depth presentation on the benefits of electric smokers\, and how they can potentially increase revenue without the costly investment of traditional pit BBQ. We will close the evening with a Chef hosted\, behind the scenes glimpse at Nashville’s newest fine dining “speak easy” style restaurant\, Gannon’s\, where Executive Chef Gannon Leary will discuss: What it means to open a high-end restaurant post covid\, what top issues are currently faced by the food service industry and how the right equipment can make or break a new restaurant.
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/food-warming-equipment-inc-winter-2023-fwe-consultant-seminar-7-5-ceus/
LOCATION:FWE\, 5599 Hwy 31 W\, Portland\, TN\, 37148\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Travis Hartley":MAILTO:t-hartley@fweco.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T143000
DTSTAMP:20260505T210105
CREATED:20230822T143721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T143721Z
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SUMMARY:Middleby - Sustainability Solutions (10 CEUs)
DESCRIPTION:Middleby – Sustainability Solutions Series\nDecember 4-5\, 2023\nDallas\, Texas\n10 CEUs\nProgram Agenda – 10 CEUs Requested\nDay 1 \n\n1PM – Arrival to Dallas Facility\n1PM – 2PM – Facility Tour / Small Bites on the Tour\n2PM – 3PM – Rotation 1 – Sustainable Baking\n3PM – 4PM – Rotation 2 Sustainable Ice Solutions\n4PM – 4:30PM – Break\n4:30PM – 5:30PM – Rotation 3 Combi\n6:30PM – 7:30PM – Rotation 4 Hood Technology\n6:30PM – 8PM – Chef’s Table Dinner\n\nDay 2 \n\n8:15AM – Arrival to Dallas Facility\n8:30AM – 9AM – Continental Breakfast\n9AM – 9:30AM – Rotation 5 – Sustainable Coffee Solutions\n9:30AM – 10:30AM – Rotation 6 – Steam Sustainability\n10:30AM – 11AM – Break\n11AM – 12PM – Rotation 7 – Beverage & Refrigeration\n12PM – 1PM – Rotation 8 – Rapid Cook\n1PM – 2PM – Hands on Cooking\, Lunch Preparation & Lunch\n2PM – 2:30PM – Closing / Wrap-Up\n\nClick HERE to register and learn more
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/middleby-sustainability-solutions-10-ceus/
LOCATION:Middleby\, 2701 E State Hwy 121\, Suite 600\, Lewisville\, TX\, 75056\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA,EPP Your Place Event - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Meghan Daro":MAILTO:mdaro@middleby.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T210105
CREATED:20230822T142429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T142429Z
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SUMMARY:Rational USA Designer Event 2023 (13 CEUs)
DESCRIPTION:Get up close and personal with our cooking systems as we show you why RATIONAL has become the standard for US kitchens.  Topics will include hands on cooking\, cook-chill processing\, ventless technology\, and introduction to our new Commercial Kitchen Planning Tool that can be used to calculated variable configurations and with validation for your clients. \nWhere: Rational USA\, 1701 Golf Road Suite C-120\, Rolling Meadows\, IL 60008 \nWhen: Three dates to choose from! June 6-7 / September 19-20 / November 14-15 \nQuestions: Contact Jim Lund or Stuart Schwadron  \nThis program is a pre-approved FCSI Continuing Professional Growth Educational Provider Program. This 15-hour program offers 13 Continuing Education Units which will be reported directly to FCSI The Americas Headquarters for FCSI consultant members. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/rational-usa-designer-event-2023-13-ceus-2/
LOCATION:Rational USA\, 1701 Gold Road\, Suite C120\, Rolling Meadows\, IL\, 60008\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA,EPP Your Place Event - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Lund":MAILTO:j.lund@rational-online.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231107T143000
DTSTAMP:20260505T210105
CREATED:20230822T143502Z
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SUMMARY:Middleby - Electrification Solutions Series
DESCRIPTION:Middleby  –  Electrification Solutions Series\nNovember 6-7\, 2023\nDallas\, Texas\n10 CEUs \nProgram Agenda\nDay 1 \n\n1PM – Arrival to Dallas Facility\n1PM – 2PM – Facility Tour / Small Bites on the Tour\n2PM – 3PM – Rotation 1 – Rapid Cook\n3PM – 4PM – Rotation 2 – Holding/Warming/Delivery\n4PM – 4:30PM – Break\n4:30PM – 5:30PM – Rotation 3 –Char-Grilling/ Grilling/Griddling\n6:30PM – 7:30PM – Rotation 4 –Combi\n 6:30PM – 8PM – Chef’s Table Dinner\n\nDay 2 \n\n8:15AM – Arrival to Dallas Facility\n8:30AM – 9AM – Continental Breakfast\n9AM – 9:30AM – Rotation 5 – Coffee\n9:30AM – 10:30AM – Rotation 6 – Baking\n10:30 AM– 11AM – Break\n11AM – 12PM – Rotation 7 – Steam\n12PM – 1PM – Rotation 8 – Beverage\n1PM – 2PM – Hands on Cooking\, Lunch Preparation & Lunch\n2PM – 2:30PM – Closing / Wrap-Up\n\nMake your reservations\, and grab a seat at the table for the Middleby MAINS Program\, Electrification Solutions Series. Learn from the Middleby Brands through immersive\, hands-on and demonstrative concept training. Space is limited! Please register in advance and contact Meghan Daro mdaro@middleby.com or Hannah Guy hguy@middleby.com with any questions. We hope to see you there! \nClick HERE  to register and learn more
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/middleby-electrification-solutions-series/
LOCATION:Middleby\, 2701 E State Hwy 121\, Suite 600\, Lewisville\, TX\, 75056\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA,EPP Your Place Event - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Meghan Daro":MAILTO:mdaro@middleby.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T210105
CREATED:20230822T144548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T144548Z
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SUMMARY:Marra Forni Brick Oven Cooking Solutions Intersection of Artisan and Technology (6 CEUs)
DESCRIPTION:SESSION OVERVIEW \nThis is a face-to-face day and a half program with attendees arriving into Baltimore/Washington International Airport the afternoon prior to the training session. Marra Forni will provide for non-cancellable airfare\, overnight accommodations (attendees are responsible for incidentals)\, and ground transportation. Flights will be booked by Marra Forni and tickets are non-refundable to secure best pricing. Attendees are responsible for reimbursement to Marra Forni in the event of cancellation. \nOn the date of arrival\, there will be a group tour of Marra Forni’s masonry manufacturing facility (located in Elkridge\, MD) and a group dining event. Training will continue on day 2 beginning at 8:00am\, and concluding at 4:00pm depending upon outgoing flight schedules. There will be a 60–90-minute learning lunch session (attendees will have hands on experience making traditional neapolitan pizza). Sessions will be offered on various dates throughout the year and communicated in advance for posting on Marra Forni and FCSI website calendars to promote the learning opportunity. \nFCSI attendees will receive 6 CEUs and a “Learning Certificate of Completion” for attending the event. \nMarra Forni will complete and submit to FCSI all required documentation to secure 6 CEUs \nSession Agenda: \nArrival: Early afternoon arrival into Baltimore/Washington International Airport\nHotel: BWI Region \nDay 1: \n4:00 pm  – A Journey through Pompeii (Marra Forni Masonry Factory Experience)\n6:00 pm – Group Dinner \nDay 2: \n8:00 am – Breakfast\, Welcome and Introductions – “The Marra Forni Story” The History of Brick Ovens and a little about Pizza Making\n9:00 am – Oven Review\n    – specification considerations\n    – categories\n    – The Intersection of Artisan and Technology Features/Benefits\n    –  Features/Benefits\n    – Cooking applications that may surprise you! \n11:00 am – Learning Lunch: Pizza Wars\n12:30 pm – Design Ideation: Exposed\, Enclosed\, ID and Customization\n1:15 pm – Fuel and Ventilation Specification Considerations\n2:15 pm – Menu and Concept Applications – More than Pizza!\n3:15 pm – Wrap-up Review/Q&A\n4:00 pm – Conclusion and Departures \n\n\n\n\nContact Todd Griffith to reserve your spot! \nt.griffith@marraforni.com \n888.239.0575 \n 
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/marra-forni-brick-oven-cooking-solutions-intersection-of-artisan-and-technology-6-ceus/
LOCATION:Marra Forni\, 10310 Southard Drive\, Beltsville\, MD\, 20705\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA,EPP Your Place Event - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Griffith":MAILTO:t.griffith@marraforni.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231005T153000
DTSTAMP:20260505T210105
CREATED:20230822T144905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T144905Z
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SUMMARY:LTI: Food Serving Summit [6.5 CEU]
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 5:\nBreakfast at the Hampton Inn; Depart for LTI at 7:30 a.m. \n8:00 a.m. – Welcome and Overview. Barbara Casey Lane\, President\, LTI\n8:30 a.m. – Lessons and comparisons of hot wells\, cold pans and convertible hot/cold wells; Explore what’s next in serving technologies. Chance Hunt\, Product Manager\, LTI\n10:00 a.m. – Stainless Steel: Review steel market analysis\, common uses of different metals and differences among manufacturers within the industry. Tom Flynn\, Specialty Rolled Metals\n10:50 a.m. – Break\n11:00 a.m. – Proper Welding Techniques\n12:00 p.m. – Working Lunch; Introduction to alternative counter surface materials.\n1:00 p.m. – Factory and R&D Lab Tour\n2:00 p.m. – Fabrication Differentials: Undermounting serving technologies to stone and solid surface materials\, fabricating without ventilation louvers and UD-Wall construction. Chance Hunt\, Product Manager\, LTI\n3:00 p.m. – Wrap-Up\n3:30 p.m. – Depart for Airport 
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/lti-food-serving-summit-6-5-ceu/
LOCATION:LTI\, 1947 Bill Casey Parkway\, Jonesboro\, GA\, 30236\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA,EPP Your Place Event - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Autumn Davis":MAILTO:adavis@lowtempind.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T210105
CREATED:20230822T141908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T141908Z
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SUMMARY:Rational USA Designer Event 2023 (13 CEUs)
DESCRIPTION:Get up close and personal with our cooking systems as we show you why RATIONAL has become the standard for US kitchens.  Topics will include hands on cooking\, cook-chill processing\, ventless technology\, and introduction to our new Commercial Kitchen Planning Tool that can be used to calculated variable configurations and with validation for your clients. \nWhere: Rational USA\, 1701 Golf Road Suite C-120\, Rolling Meadows\, IL 60008 \nWhen: Three dates to choose from! June 6-7 / September 19-20 / November 14-15 \nQuestions: Contact Jim Lund or Stuart Schwadron  \nThis program is a pre-approved FCSI Continuing Professional Growth Educational Provider Program. This 15-hour program offers 13 Continuing Education Units which will be reported directly to FCSI The Americas Headquarters for FCSI consultant members. \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/rational-usa-designer-event-2023-13-ceus/
LOCATION:Rational USA\, 1701 Gold Road\, Suite C120\, Rolling Meadows\, IL\, 60008\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA,EPP Your Place Event - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Jim Lund":MAILTO:j.lund@rational-online.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230911T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230912T143000
DTSTAMP:20260505T210105
CREATED:20230822T104133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T104655Z
UID:10000004-1694437200-1694529000@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Middleby - Ventless Solutions Series (10 CEUs)
DESCRIPTION:Middleby  –  Ventless Solutions Series\nSeptember 11 – 12\, 2023\nDallas\, Texas\n10 CEUs\nProgram Agenda\nDay 1 \n\n1PM – Arrival to Dallas Facility\n1PM – 2PM – Facility Tour / Small Bites on the Tour\n2PM – 3PM – Rotation 1 Ventless Baking\n3PM – 4PM – Rotation 2 Ice Solutions\n4PM – 4:30PM – Break\n4:30PM – 5:30PM – Rotation 3 Ventless Grilling\n6:30PM – 7:30PM – Rotation 4 Ventless Steam\n6:30 – 8PM – Chef’s Table Dinner\n\nDay 2 \n\n8:15AM – Arrival to Dallas Facility\n8:30AM – 9AM – Continental Breakfast\n9AM – 9:30AM – Rotation 5 – Coffee Solutions\n9:30AM – 10:30AM – Rotation 6 – Ventless Combi & Suite\n10:30AM – 11AM – Break\n11AM – 12PM – Rotation 7 – Beverage Dispensing & Adult Beverage Technology\n12PM – 1PM – Rotation 8 – Ventless Rapid Cook Solutions\n1PM – 2PM – Hands on Cooking\, Lunch Preparation & Lunch\n2PM – 2:30PM – Closing / Wrap-Up\n\nMake your reservations\, and grab a seat at the table for the Middleby MAINS Program\, Automated Solutions. Learn from the Middleby Brands through immersive\, hands-on and demonstrative concept training. Space is limited! Please register in advance and contact Meghan Daro mdaro@middleby.com or Hannah Guy hguy@middleby.com with any questions. We hope to see you there! \nClick HERE to register and learn more 
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/middleby-ventless-solutions-series-10-ceus/
LOCATION:Middleby\, 2701 E State Hwy 121\, Suite 600\, Lewisville\, TX\, 75056\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA,EPP Your Place Event - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Meghan Daro":MAILTO:mdaro@middleby.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T210105
CREATED:20230818T162353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T192940Z
UID:10000001-1693562400-1693591200@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Southern California Edison – Hot Water Design for Heat Pump Water Heaters (2CEUs)
DESCRIPTION:The California Energy Commission is currently pursuing many programs which are aimed at decarbonizing our energy infrastructure including all-electric cooking\, space heating and water heating. The commercial foodservice industry has started to adopt efficient electric cooking equipment as the first step towards all-electric\, zero-net-carbon kitchens. \nThis class explains how the foodservice industry can take the most important next step towards zero carbon by addressing one of the biggest barriers: How to replace the traditional gas-fired hot water systems with electric heat pump water heaters. \nLearn how heat-recovery dishmachines\, effective plumbing design\, and decentralized\, point-of-use water heating are necessary to make heat pump water heaters perform effectively in the demanding commercial kitchen environment. \nLearning Outcomes:\nAt the conclusion of this class participants will be able to:\n1. Describe the water and energy savings associated with heat recovery dishmachines.\n2. Understand the benefits of using heat pump water heaters in commercial foodservice.\n3. Understand how heat recovery dishmachines and heat pump water heaters can make each other cost-effective. \nSpeaker: Michael Slater\, Frontier Energy
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/southern-california-edison-hot-water-design-for-heat-pump-water-heaters-2ceus/
LOCATION:Energy Education Center Irwindale\, 6090 N. Irwindale Ave\, CA\, 91702\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kiana Caban":MAILTO:kcaban@frontierenergy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T210105
CREATED:20230818T182920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T193006Z
UID:10000002-1692604800-1692810000@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:T&S BRASS FOODSERVICE CONSULTANT SEMINAR (2 CEUS)
DESCRIPTION:YOU’RE INVITED\n2023 FOODSERVICE CONSULTANT SEMINAR\n\n\n\nAugust 22-23\, 2023 | Beginning at 8 AM\nT&S Brass and Bronze Works\, Inc.\n2 Saddleback Cove\nTravelers Rest\, SC\n\n\nThe two-day event includes:\n\nBMW DRIVING EXPERIENCE\nEnjoy a sample of the many vehicles at the Performance Center. Take the wheel of a BMW X vehicle as you follow an instructor through the challenging off-road course. Then\, head to the track and rotate between various BMW vehicles\, driving each through tight corners and fast straightaways. It’s a ride you won’t soon forget! \n\n\n8 CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS\n\nSustainable Manufacturing\, Green Initiatives and Savings-Tour\nA Vital Step: Hand Hygiene in Foodservice – Sensor Faucets\nWater Efficiency: Get In The Flow!\nReducing Water Consumption and Costs – Foodservice Products to Cut Water Consumption and Cost\nHose Reels and Cleaning – Hose Reel Systems\nTop 7 Updated Specifications\nStandards\, Legislation\, and Testing Revisions\n\nAs your host\, T&S covers accommodations for the event (a two-night stay in downtown Greenville)\, all meals\, and transportation upon arrival. Additionally\, T&S will reimburse up to $500 for the cost of your flight.
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/ts-brass-foodservice-consultant-seminar-2-ceus/
LOCATION:T&S Brass and Bronze Works\, Inc.\, 2 Saddleback Cove\, Travelers Rest\, South Carolina\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA,EPP Your Place Event - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Joan Taylor":MAILTO:jtaylor@tsbrass.com
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