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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
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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/2026-07-01/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260702
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SUMMARY:(Access On Demand) Alto-Shaam Webinar - Elevating Healthcare Dining: From Kitchen to Patient & Beyond (.5 CEUs)
DESCRIPTION:According to Technomic\, 80% of healthcare operators have innovated their menus in the last year. However\, growing a healthcare foodservice program can mean many things\, from implementing nutritious dishes to adding an extended à la carte menu. Find out how real-life operators innovate their menus and deal with everyday challenges in this upcoming online event: Elevating Healthcare Dining: From Kitchen to Patient & Beyond. \nFor On Demand Access to this webinar contact Matt Webber  MattWe@alto-shaam.com  262-251-3800 \n 
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/alto-shaam-webinar-elevating-healthcare-dining-from-kitchen-to-patient-beyond-5-ceus/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:On Demand Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Webber":MAILTO:MattWe@alto-shaam.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T090000
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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/2026-07-01/
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Atwood":MAILTO:mary.atwood@captiveair.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T090000
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CREATED:20241213T171736Z
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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/2026-07-01/
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T090000
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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/2026-07-01/
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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LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T190148Z
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SUMMARY:(On Demand) Fundamentals of Refrigeration
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Utility Refrigerator \nFundamentals of Refrigeration (1.0 CEU) – A discussion of the basics of refrigeration\, applicable to all refrigeration systems ranging from a small dorm refrigerator up to a refrigerated warehouse. Participants will have a thorough understanding of what makes refrigeration works after attending this session. We also discuss newer hydrocarbon refrigeration systems\, such as those operating on R-290 and R-600a. \nContact Marcella Zavala for On Demand access
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/on-demand-fundamentals-of-refrigeration/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:On Demand Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Marcella Zavala":MAILTO:www.utilityrefrigerator.com
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SUMMARY:Chill-Rite: Cold Beverage Systems - Webinar On Demand
DESCRIPTION:Cold beverage systems overview\, including: beer\, soda\, wine\, carbonated beverages and new bulk milk for schools. \nContact Mike Teders for on demand access to the webinar \nmiketeders@chillrite32.com \n260-249-0361
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/chill-rite-cold-beverage-systems-webinar-on-demand/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:On Demand Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Teders":MAILTO:miketeders@chillrite32.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T090000
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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/2026-07-15/
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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T090000
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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/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:On Demand Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T090000
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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/2026-07-15/
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:20260715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T100000
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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/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:On Demand Webinar
CATEGORIES:EPP Webinar - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Eddie Garmon":MAILTO:eddie.garmon@pentair.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724
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CREATED:20250131T152537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T200226Z
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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/2026-07-22/
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTSTAMP:20260423T020154
CREATED:20260116T201356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T201356Z
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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-2/2026-07-22/
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20260423T020154
CREATED:20260403T152100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T152100Z
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SUMMARY:Merchandiser Applications/Production/Design Factory Tour & Education
DESCRIPTION:Provided by Structural Concepts\n3.5 CEUs available \n  \nFCSI Consultant Factory Tour and Education Program\nArrival-7.29.2026 \n6:30PM Dinner- NOTO’s Bil-Mar\nTraining Day 7.30.2026\n8:00AM Depart Hotel\n8:15AM Arrive HQ\n9:00AM Plant 2 tour-education program (1.0 CEU)\n10:45AM Showroom/Classroom-Merchandising Specification (1.5 CEU)\n12:15PM Lunch\n1:00PM Plant 1 tour- education program (1.0 Ceu)\n3:00PM Departure \nFor more information and to register\, contact Sarah Kurth at 616-304-7414 or skurth@structuralconcepts.com
URL:https://fcsita.org/event/merchandiser-applications-production-design-factory-tour-education/
LOCATION:Structural Concepts Factory\, 800 E. Porter Road\, Norton Shores\, MI\, 49441\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPP Set Date Events - TA
ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Kurth":MAILTO:skurth@structuralconcepts.com
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