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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T080000
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UID:10000488-1780300800-1780304400@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Electricity DC Fundamentals (On Demand)
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.\nThis course is worth 1 CEU. \nPrerequisite Knowledge: None\nLearning Objective 1: Understand electricity on an atomic scale and its history.\nLearning Objective 2: Understand the importance of having a fundamental understanding of electrical concepts.\nLearning Objective 3: Visualize electrical materials and components – their interactions and constraints.\nLearning Objective 4: Understand the basics of utilizing electromagnetic fields. \nFor access\, contact Mary Atwood – mary.atwood@captiveaire.com\n720-772-9971
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/electricity-dc-fundamentals-on-demand/2026-06-01/
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160514
CREATED:20250519T214825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T214825Z
UID:10001062-1780300800-1780304400@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Resi-Mercial™ - where residential meets commercial design
DESCRIPTION:Provided by Middleby\n1 CEU available \nSummary:\nAs the demand for more comfortable\, functional\, and aesthetically pleasing commercial spaces continues to grow\, Resi-Mercial design oIers a unique opportunity to enhance user experience while maintaining practicality. By blending residential-style appliances and elements with commercial functionality\, designers can create spaces that feel more\nwelcoming\, luxurious\, and eIicient. It’s important to consider the specific needs of each space and carefully assess when and where to integrate these appliances\, ensuring they meet both design goals and operational requirements. As the lines between residential and commercial design continue to blur\, understanding the potential of Resi-Mercial solutions\nwill be crucial for staying ahead in the evolving design landscape. \nFor more information\, contact Madison Fitzgerald at mfitzgerald@middleby.com or 7027578498.
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/resi-mercial-where-residential-meets-commercial-design/2026-06-01/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Flexible Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Madison Fitzgerald":MAILTO:mfitzgerald@middleby.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160514
CREATED:20250528T184235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T184235Z
UID:10001075-1780300800-1780304400@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Foodservice Options for Acute & Longterm Care
DESCRIPTION:Provided by FWE / Food Warming Equipment Co. Inc.\n1.0 CEU available \nReview on the key factors to consider when specifying equipment for the Acute Care and Long Term Care market segments. \nContact Travis Hartley at thartley@fweco.net or 615-945-2221 to setup a time for a live webinar.
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/foodservice-options-for-acute-longterm-care/2026-06-01/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Flexible Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Travis Hartley":MAILTO:t-hartley@fweco.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160514
CREATED:20250528T184557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T184557Z
UID:10001088-1780300800-1780304400@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Banquet Carts\, What to Consider
DESCRIPTION:Provided by FWE / Food Warming Equipment Co. Inc.\n1.0 CEU available \nReview on the key factors to consider when speicifying banquet equipment. \nContact Travis Hartley at thartley@fweco.net or 615-945-2221 to schedule a live webinar.
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/banquet-carts-what-to-consider/2026-06-01/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Flexible Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Travis Hartley":MAILTO:t-hartley@fweco.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160514
CREATED:20250528T184837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T184837Z
UID:10001101-1780300800-1780304400@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Precision Holding & Why it Matters
DESCRIPTION:Provided by FWE / Food Warming Equipment Co. Inc.\n1.0 CEU available \nReview on the key factors to consider when specifying equipment for precision hot food holding and why it matters. \nContact Travis Hartley at thartley@fweco.net or 615-945-2221 to schedule a live webinar. \n 
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/precision-holding-why-it-matters/2026-06-01/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Flexible Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Travis Hartley":MAILTO:t-hartley@fweco.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160514
CREATED:20250528T185032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T185032Z
UID:10001114-1780300800-1780304400@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Cook-N-Hold vs. ReTherm vs. Combi
DESCRIPTION:Provided by FWE / Food Warming Equipment Co. Inc.\n1.0 CEU available \nReview on the key factors to consider when specifying a cook and hold vs. a retherm vs. a combi oven. \nContact Travis Hartley at thartley@fweco.net or 615-945-2221 to schedule a live webinar.
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/cook-n-hold-vs-retherm-vs-combi/2026-06-01/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Flexible Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Travis Hartley":MAILTO:t-hartley@fweco.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160514
CREATED:20250528T185251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T185251Z
UID:10001127-1780300800-1780304400@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Mobile Order & Take Out
DESCRIPTION:Provided by FWE / Food Warming Equipment Co. Inc.\n1.0 CEU available \nReview on the key factors to consider when specifying equipment for mobile order abd take out staging areas.
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/mobile-order-take-out/2026-06-01/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Flexible Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Travis Hartley":MAILTO:t-hartley@fweco.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160514
CREATED:20251223T162840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T162840Z
UID:10001218-1780300800-1780304400@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:HVAC Maintenance - A Step by Step Guide
DESCRIPTION:Provided by CaptiveAire Systems\n1 CEUs available \nCourse Description:\nA little TLC goes a long way in ensuring your unit performs the way it should.\nWhether you’re a seasoned tech\, and engineer\, or an owner with a knack for DIY\, this video gives you all the steps\, tips and tricks to keep an HVAC unit in tip top shape. \nPrerequisite Knowledge: None.\nLearning Objective 1:\nUnderstanding how to properly and safely disassemble and inspect an HVAC unit.\nLearning Objective 2:\nUnderstanding how to properly clean and maintain heat pre-filters\, exchange coils\, drain pans and drains.\nLearning Objective 3:\nUnderstanding what cooling and heating parameters must be tested and verified during preventive maintenance.\nLearning Objective 4:\nUnderstanding how to correctly and safely make adjustments to indirect fired heaters. \nTo access\, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDMlGDtu20shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDMlGDtu20s
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/hvac-maintenance-a-step-by-step-guide/2026-06-01/
LOCATION:On Demand Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Flexible Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160514
CREATED:20241213T171736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T171736Z
UID:10000664-1780473600-1780477200@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Modern Kitchen Ventilation Engineering & Design (On Demand)
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by CaptiveAire Systems Inc.\nThis course is worth 1 CEU. \nPrerequisite Knowledge: None\nLearning Objective 1: Understand kitchen ventilation design with code requirements in regards to fire protection and the proper prevention and maintenance needed to reduce risks\nLearning Objective 2: Overview of history of indoor environmental quality and the technology as it relates to building ventilation systems\nLearning Objective 3: Recognizing need for new technologies to address customer/building issues in regards to exhaust\, humidity and filtration\nLearning Objective 4: Understand the need for total system integration when it comes to building design \nFor access\, contact Mary Atwood – mary.atwood@captiveaire.com\n720-772-9971
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/modern-kitchen-ventilation-engineering-design-on-demand/2026-06-03/
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160514
CREATED:20250702T204201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T205114Z
UID:10001154-1781510400-1781514000@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:(On-Demand) 10 Trends Shaping the 2025 (and Beyond) Drinks Space — and What That Means for Bar Design and Equipment Specification
DESCRIPTION:Provided by Perlick\n1 CEU available\nEither In-Person or Virtual \nCorrinne Walenda offers a glimpse into the future of beverage service with this fast-paced session exploring 10 emerging trends redefining the drinks landscape in 2025 and beyond.\nFrom the rise of botanical beverages and boundary-pushing martinis to the return of maximalism\, theatrical bartending\, and the growing demand for sophisticated low- and no-alcohol cocktails — this class unpacks what’s driving consumer tastes and how bars must evolve in response. \nWe’ll connect these trends to practical implications for bar layout\, equipment selection\, and operational flow\, offering actionable takeaways for foodservice design consultants and their architects and clients.\nIdeal for:  Foodservice design consultants\, F&B directors\, architects\,interior designers\, equipment specifiers\, and anyone shaping the future of hospitality spaces. \nTo schedule\, contact Corrinne Walenda at corrinne.walenda@perlick.com or 414-399-8859.
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/10-trends-shaping-the-2025-and-beyond-drinks-space-and-what-that-means-for-bar-design-and-equipment-specification/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:In-Person or Virtual
CATEGORIES:EPP Flexible Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Corrine Walenda - Perlick":MAILTO:Corrine.Walenda@Perlick.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160514
CREATED:20250903T134935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T134935Z
UID:10001169-1781510400-1781514000@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:(On-Demand) Ductwork - The Most Overlooked Aspect of HVAC
DESCRIPTION:Provided by CaptiveAire\n1 CEU provided \nSpeakers:\nBill Griffin\, German Tabor\, Kyle Thompson\, Nick Perry \nCourse Description:\nNobody cares about ductwork. Should you? Absolutely.  We’ll show you why as we explain proper air diffusion\, leakage\, condensation\, and the impact ductwork has on equipment selection and performance. If you’re still thinking of airflow in terms of 400 CFM per ton and traditional diffusers\, this is the video for you. \nPrerequisite Knowledge:\nNone \nLearning Objective 1:\nUnderstand the purpose of air diffusers\, how air moves in a space\, as well as the distinction between traditional and high induction systems.\nLearning Objective 2:\nUnderstand the importance of thorough duct design in a building and the negative impact\nof field changes and leaks in a duct system.\nLearning Objective 3:\nUnderstand how duct design can affect airflow requirements and equipment selection.\nLearning Objective 4:\nUnderstand duct condensation and how smart HVAC controls can prevent it. \nVideo link:\nhttps://youtu.be/7uQtCyIHIJ4
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/on-demand-ductwork-the-most-overlooked-aspect-of-hvac/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:On Demand Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Flexible Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160514
CREATED:20251017T215405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T215417Z
UID:10001203-1781510400-1781514000@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:(On Demand) Modular Ice Machine Training
DESCRIPTION:Provided by Manitowoc Ice\n1 CEU available \nSummary:\nLern the basics of how and when to specify Modular Ice Machines for your project. \nFor access to the webinar\, contact Eddie Garmon at eddie.garmon@pentair.com or 863-660-6581.
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/on-demand-modular-ice-machine-training/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:On Demand Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160514
CREATED:20260116T172037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T172037Z
UID:10001232-1781510400-1781514000@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:What's Brewing? Beverage Trends Driving the Next Wave of Hospitality
DESCRIPTION:Provided by Middleby\n1 CEU available \nThis course explores how beverage trends are reshaping consumer behavior\, social spaces\, and modern hospitality. Participants will learn why beverages have become powerful drivers of experience\, community\, and affordability; how third spaces and warm service encourage guests to linger and connect; and how personalization\, wellness\, and non-alcoholic innovation are redefining beverage menus. The course also examines emerging flavor and seasonal trends\, the role of beverages as accessible “little luxuries\,” and how operators are responding to rising costs and labor challenges. Finally\, participants will gain insight into how beverage automation supports 24/7 access\, consistency\, customization\, and operational efficiency—while still delivering a high-hospitality guest experience. \nTo schedule\, contact Meghan Daro at mdaro@middleby.com or (610) 810-6038.
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/whats-brewing-beverage-trends-driving-the-next-wave-of-hospitality/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:On Demand Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Flexible Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Meghan Daro":MAILTO:mdaro@middleby.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T090000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160514
CREATED:20260507T213914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T213914Z
UID:10001298-1781510400-1781514000@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:(On-Demand) Health\, Safety & Efficiency in Action - Designing for Success: Foodservice Equipment
DESCRIPTION:Provided by Multiteria\n1 CEU available \nLearning Objectives:\n1) Serving Line Design: Learn how to specify various serving line types\, considering operational needs and food safety.\n2) Frame Construction: Differentiate modular\, uni-body\, and millwork foodservice equipment construction methods.\n3) Welding Quality: Learn how to evaluate weld quality and its impact on structural integrity and sanitation.\n4) Hot & Cold Wells: Understand design considerations for temperature control\, insulation\, energy efficiency\, and food safety.\n5) Health & Safety: Apply health\, safety\, and wellness principles to equipment selection and layout. \nJason Carroll: Having 30 years of experience in the construction industry\, Jason brings a unique perspective in dealing with Multiteria clients. Jason has worked closely with many companies ranging from dealers\, general contractors\, architects and building owners in that time. His career has been built on creating paths to connect good people and adding the value of great products. \nTo request an On-Demand Live Presentation\, email Hello@multiteriausa.com
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/on-demand-health-safety-efficiency-in-action-designing-for-success-foodservice-equipment/2026-06-15/
CATEGORIES:EPP Flexible Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Carroll":MAILTO:jcarroll@multiteriausa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T100000
DTSTAMP:20260513T160514
CREATED:20251007T191537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T135638Z
UID:10001192-1781514000-1781517600@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:(On Demand) Water Treatment for Commercial Foodservice Operations
DESCRIPTION:Provided by Pentair/Everpure\n1 CEU Provided \nLearn the basics water treatment and how to specify technologies in a commercial foodservice operation. \nTo view\, contact Eddie Garmon at eddie.garmon@pentair.com or 863-660-6581 for the link.
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/on-demand-water-treatment-for-commercial-foodservice-operations/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:On Demand Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Eddie Garmon":MAILTO:eddie.garmon@pentair.com
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