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SUMMARY:On Demand Content
DESCRIPTION:Our Education Providers are pleased to offer a variety of education programs online .  Please note\, you must request online access with the contact person listed in the program description. Once you have been given access to the program\, it will be available to you on demand. \nVisit our on demand page for more details on individual events offered: \nOn Demand Content
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/on-demand-content/2024-04-01/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240402
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UID:10000134-1711929600-1712015999@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Crafting Profitable Bars: 2024 Drink Menu Trends and Impact on Design & Equipment Selection - 1 CEU
DESCRIPTION:PERLICK WEBINAR  \nCrafting Profitable Bars: 2024 Drink Menu Trends and Impact on Design & Equipment Selection \n  \nUncover the secret to greater profits in your bar – where innovation pours as much profit as creativity. Are your bar designs aligned with the dynamic landscape of today’s drink menu trends? \n  \nPerlick’s webinar will explore the ever-evolving world of bar menus – from cocktails to wines\, beers\, and non-alcoholic drinks. Dive into the latest trends shaping the drink space and discover how these trends\, alongside labor considerations\, significantly influence efficient bar design and equipment selection. Crafting an ergonomic\, well-organized\, bartender-centric design isn’t just an aesthetic choice; it’s critical for the financial success of restaurants and bars across all categories. \n  \nThis webinar will spotlight critical factors in designing a bar that empowers even novice bar staff to thrive\, delivering unparalleled hospitality and exceptional\, contemporary drink service. \n  \nCorrinne Walenda\, Perlick’s brand ambassador\, will navigate the landscape of drink trends\, and illustrate how to design labor-saving bar layouts and choose the right equipment packages that resonate with today’s and tomorrow’s bartenders. \n  \nDuration: 60 minutes Live with Q&A OR available on-demand. \n 
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/crafting-profitable-bars-2024-drink-menu-trends-and-impact-on-design-equipment-selection-1-ceu/2024-04-01/
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA,EPP Your Place Event - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Corrine Walenda - Perlick":MAILTO:Corrine.Walenda@Perlick.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T090000
DTSTAMP:20260610T083815
CREATED:20240725T171904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T171904Z
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SUMMARY:(Access On Demand) Vulcan - Heavy Duty Range Design/Applications (1.0 CEU)
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\nVulcan Wolf Online Learning\n\n\nThis online learning platform hosts on-demand course for you to increase your knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment and provides resources to assist in your understanding of Vulcan and Wolf Products.\n\n\n\n\nEnroll in FCSI Heavy Duty Range Course\n\n\n\nPlease contact Dan Montgomery – dan.montgomery@vulcanequipment.com or Alex Piñero – Alex.Pinero@vulcanequipment.com
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/access-on-demand-vulcan-heavy-duty-range-design-applications-1-0-ceu/2024-04-01/
CATEGORIES:EPP Flexible Date Events - TA,EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Montgomery":MAILTO:dan.montgomery@vulcanequipment.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T083815
CREATED:20240304T154241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T162148Z
UID:10000220-1711958400-1711990800@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Utility Refrigerator - Government Mandates Impacting Refrigeration - (1 CEU) ON DEMAND
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, attendees will learn the latest updates on government mandated impacting the refrigeration industry. Attendees will gain a deep understanding of refrigerants\, environmental codes\, energy efficiency\, pending legislation and trends. \nTo schedule this On Demand session please contact: \nMelissa Lasdon – mlasdon@utilityrefrigerator.com – 818-764-6200
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/utility-refrigerator-government-mandates-impacting-refrigeration-1-ceu-on-demand/2024-04-01/
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Lasdon":MAILTO:mlasdon@utilityrefrigerator.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T170000
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CREATED:20240304T163613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T162046Z
UID:10000211-1711958400-1711990800@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Utility Refrigerators - Fundamentals of Refrigeration (1 CEU) ON DEMAND
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, attendees will learn about the fundamentals of refrigeration including what it takes to keep food fresh and cool and why your equipment is critical to food longevity. Get to know the components of a refrigeration system\, understand how the components operate to maximize efficiency and performance. \n  \nTo schedule this On Demand session please contact: \nMelissa Lasdon – mlasdon@utilityrefrigerator.com – 818-764-6200
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/utility-refrigerators-fundamentals-of-refrigeration-1-ceu-on-demand/2024-04-01/
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Melissa Lasdon":MAILTO:mlasdon@utilityrefrigerator.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T100000
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CREATED:20231026T203428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T204346Z
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SUMMARY:Scotsman Ice Systems: Ice 101 & Industry Cross Reference Tool [1+ CEU]
DESCRIPTION:Flexible Dates and Locations – contact Scotsman to schedule \nBy attending this program\, consultants will have a better understanding of 1) Where to use different types of ice: 2) General knowledge on how ice machines work; 3) Things to consider when deciding on an ice machine; 4) How to cross reference the industry’s ice machines; \n  \n1)     General Ice Machine Refrigeration Operation Basics \n2)     General Ice Machine Sizing Guide: How much ice do I need? \n3)     General Ice Machine Application Guide – Air Cooled\, Water Cooled\, Remotes\, Etc… \n4)     General Ice Forms – Uses and Applications \n Contact Vince Dattolo to schedule: vince.dattolo@scotsman-ice.com or 224.360.9621
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/scotsman-ice-systems-ice-101-industry-cross-reference-tool-1-ceu/2024-04-01/
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Vince Dattolo":MAILTO:vince.dattolo@scotsman-ice.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T110000
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CREATED:20240118T190138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T154605Z
UID:10000181-1711965600-1711969200@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Backbar Refrigeration 101 lead by Krowne - (1 CEU)
DESCRIPTION:What are the benefits of using backbar refrigeration? \nWhat types of backbar refrigeration are there? \nWhat are key components to look for when specifying backbar refrigeration? \nHow can backbar refrigeration tie into the design process? \nLink to Presentation
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/backbar-refrigeration-101-lead-by-krowne-1-ceu/
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Evan Priesel":MAILTO:epriesel@krowne.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T160000
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SUMMARY:BLEND : Served By Middleby MAINS (4 CEUs)
DESCRIPTION:Middleby Residential Chicago Showroom 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza\, Suite 100 Chicago\, IL 60654  \nPresenter Contacts –  \nRyan Norman\nDirector\, Consultant Services Middleby rnorman@middleby.com 563-580-0912 \nHannah Guy\nConsultant Services Manager Middleby hguy@middleby.com 949-375-8668 \nProgram Agenda\n12:00 PM – Attendees Arrive\n12:00 -12:45 PM – Lunch/Heavy Apps/Grazing & Tour of the Showroom 12:45 – 1:30 PM – Establishing your Parameters\n1:30 – 2:15 PM – Love your Coffee Design A Latte\n2:15-2:30 – Break\n2:30-3:15 PM- Iced Coffee\, Cold Brew & Nitro Notes\n3:15-4:00 PM – The Espresso Martini & Unconventional Spaces 4:00-5:00 PM – Optional Cocktail Hour \nTotal Educational Program Length: 5 hours \nProgram Outline –  \n\nEstablishing your Parameters (45 mins)\no Coffee origins\, coffee flavor wheel\, roasting techniques\, how to identify quality\no Local roasters tasting experience\no Identifying extraction variables to reach the golden cup standard\nLove your Coffee Design a Latte (45 mins)\no Small scaled beverage center implementation to large scaled beverage operation\no What you’ll need from small to large\no Operational flow and design considerations to optimize a design and reduce staffing\nIced Coffee\, Cold Brew & Nitro Notes (45 minutes)\no Why cold beverages and cold coffee are year-round and not seasonally fluid\no The benefits and client success of implementing cold brew and nitro brews\n o Various beverages that can infuse nitrogen\no Flavors and iced beverage trends to keep an eye on\n\n\nThe Espresso Martini and Unconventional Spaces (45 minutes)\n o How to make the perfect espresso martini\no Implementing an elevated coffee offering in unconventional spaces\no.  How quality coffee offerings can improve the customer experience\n o Residential trends in commercial design\n\n 
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/blend-served-by-middleby-mains-3-ceus/
LOCATION:Middleby Residential Chicago Showroom\, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza\, Suite 100\, Chicago\, IL\, 60654\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Ryan Norman":MAILTO:rnorman@middleby.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T144500
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CREATED:20231207T175700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T175700Z
UID:10000130-1712757600-1712760300@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:NRA - Navigating the Complex World of Human Resources When You Don’t Have an HR Department- (.75 CEUs)
DESCRIPTION:Human Resources expertise isn’t just “nice to have” for your operation – it’s necessary to stay compliant\, protect your employees\, and to keep your business running smoothly. But for many smaller independent operators that don’t have the resources to hire an HR department\, it can be extremely challenging to navigate the complex world of HR in addition to meeting all the other day-to-day operational demands. Join us to learn from a panel of independent operators and foodservice experts about how you can prioritize HR functions and find the resources you need without an HR department. Get guidance on how to keep up with constantly changing labor laws\, legal requirements for employee data\, can’t miss resources at the local\, state\, and federal levels\, and when it’s time to consider adding an HR professional to your team.\n_____ \nClosed captioning is available in 30 languages. \n  \nRegistration Link: https://www.bigmarker.com/NationalRestaurantShow/Human-Resources-for-Independent-Operators?utm_bmcr_source=CEPartner
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/nra-navigating-the-complex-world-of-human-resources-when-you-dont-have-an-hr-department-75-ceus/
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240415
DTSTAMP:20260610T083815
CREATED:20231005T210530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T162419Z
UID:10000077-1712793600-1713139199@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:2024 Biennial Conference - CAMP FCSI
DESCRIPTION:April 11-14\, 2024\nHyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort\nAustin TX \nVisit the Conference web page here
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/2024-biennial-conference-camp-fcsi/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T090000
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CREATED:20240118T184001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T184001Z
UID:10000157-1713427200-1713430800@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Building Management Systems for Modern HVAC - (1 CEU)
DESCRIPTION:Building Management Systems for Modern HVAC – PDH\nCourse Description:\nModern buildings are complex; there are lighting systems\, HVAC\, pumps\, security systems\, utilities\, and more. More often than not\, it makes sense to connect all this equipment to a centralized controller or Building Management System (BMS) in order to properly monitor and control it all. In this video we explore how a custom BMS can extract the most performance out of a sophisticated piece of equipment like Paragon HVAC. We apply various use cases including troubleshooting\, comfort\, and efficiency examples\, with a look towards the future and the use of AI. \nPrerequisite Knowledge:\nNone \nLearning Objective 1:\nUnderstand what a Building Management System is and its basic uses. \nLearning Objective 2:\nCompare and contrast traditional HVAC troubleshooting with the proactive approach\nBuilding Management Systems can provide. \nLearning Objective 3:\nUnderstand how Building Management Systems can be used by engineers to improve\nthe efficiency of HVAC equipment. \nLearning Objective 4:\nUnderstand how HVAC equipment can be improved using large pools of data gathered\nby Building Management Systems.
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/building-management-systems-for-modern-hvac-1-ceu/2024-04-18/
CATEGORIES:EPP Flexible Date Events - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly Drose":MAILTO:kelly.drose@captiveaire.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T233000
DTSTAMP:20260610T083815
CREATED:20240118T184746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T184746Z
UID:10000169-1713432600-1713483000@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Turbo Air Inc - Basic Refrigeration (2 CEUs)
DESCRIPTION:This program is designed to review all types of refrigeration systems\,(package & self contained) and includes parts of systems. This is non manufacture specific and covers hydrocarbon refrigerants\, controls\, and types of compressors and how refrigeration systems work.   \nProgram is about 2- 2.5 hours.  Starts 09:30 AM -11:30/Noon. Lunch will be provided.
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/turbo-air-inc-basic-refrigeration-2-ceus/2024-04-18/
CATEGORIES:EPP Flexible Date Events - TA,EPP Your Place Event - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Bill Smith":MAILTO:bill@turboairinc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260610T083815
CREATED:20240120T152436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T152654Z
UID:10000184-1713434400-1713441600@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Southern California Edison - Creating an Effective\, Code-Compliant\, Commercial Kitchen Ventilation (CKV) System in Vented and Ventless Applications - (1.5 CEUs)
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of an exhaust hood in your kitchen is to capture all the heat\, smoke\, and grease generated by the cooking equipment. If it fails to do its job\, the grease and other particles will spill out making the kitchen less comfortable for your staff. And in many cases\, undesirable odors and excess heat will make their way into the dining room and tax your HVAC system. New green building and heat illness regulations have introduced challenges to designers\, environmental health specialists\, and operators\, who want to create effective and safe kitchen ventilation systems while remaining true to building and fire codes. Only well-designed and optimized exhaust systems will meet all standards. \nLearn how to optimize your kitchen exhaust system – whether vented or ventless\, know when and how to use ventless exhaust\, understand how kitchen electrification will affect hood requirements\, and design systems that meet the energy and CalOSHA codes and standards. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nResearch findings on indoor air quality in kitchens and dish rooms.\nSee how space design and troubleshooting differ for various hoods\, including with typical exhaust hoods\, recirculating hoods and unhooded equipment.\nUnderstand upcoming revisions to Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and Cal OSHA regulations and how they affect the design of commercial kitchens\, both new and retrofit.\nFind utility programs and services\, cost savings and rebates for qualified energy-efficient equipment\n\nSpeakers: \n\nRichard Young\, Director of Education at the Frontier Energy\, Foodservice Technology Center (FSTC)
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/southern-california-edison-creating-an-effective-code-compliant-commercial-kitchen-ventilation-ckv-system-in-vented-and-ventless-applications-1-5-ceus/
LOCATION:Southern California Edison – Foodservice Technology Center\, 6050 N. Irwindale Avenue\, Suite E\, Irwindale\, California\, 91702
CATEGORIES:EPP Your Place Event - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Gwen Yamasaki":MAILTO:gwen.yamasaki@sce.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T090000
DTSTAMP:20260610T083815
CREATED:20240120T155515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T162620Z
UID:10000191-1713600000-1713603600@fcsita.org
SUMMARY:Norbec - How To Specify a Custom Walk-In Cooler - (1 CEU)
DESCRIPTION:Course Description​: Walk-in coolers and freezers are not just for restaurants. They’re found in schools\, hospitals\, food-processing plants\, and laboratories. Sometimes a stocked\, prefabricated walk-in will suffice\, but most coolers and freezers require a custom solution.​ \nThis course will walk you through the specification considerations for a custom walk-in including size\, temperature\, refrigeration\, energy efficiency\, floors\, doors\, and more. You’ll see how each area relates to one another in supporting an energy-conscious and durable walk-in assembly.​ \n  \nLearning Objectives​:  \nAt the end of this course\, participants will be able to: ​ \n\nReview all components of a walk-in cooler/freezer assembly and how an energy-efficient refrigeration system works.​\nIdentify all the considerations when determining the size of a walk-in cooler including the products to be stored\, shelves and carts\, ventilation\, and future needs.​\nDetermine a walk-in’s temperature based on type of products\, humidity\, usage\, and more.​\nAcknowledge the importance of the cooler’s insulated panels’ R-value\, efficient refrigeration\, and controls/monitors to meet or exceed energy-administration requirements. ​\nExplain how walk-in panels contribute to LEED v4.​\n\nAddress the importance of specifying the right door\, floor\, finishes\, and other considerations \n  \nContact Marilou Leclaire for more info – mleclaire@norbec.com
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/norbec-how-to-specify-a-custom-walk-in-cooler-1-ceu/2024-04-20/
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Marilou Leclaire":MAILTO:mleclaire@norbec.com
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