Your Regional Network Starts Here
Foodservice professionals from across the Midwest and central Canada are invited to join a focused day of industry insight, connection and collaboration. The meeting offers a chance to build stronger partnerships, share insights and stay aligned with the evolving needs of our field — all while strengthening the CFESA community.
Meeting
- Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville Indianapolis Conference Center
- Date: March 26, 2026
- Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Meeting Host: Smart Care
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- Recommended Hotels: Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville Indianapolis Conference Center
Volunteer Event
- Location: 8748 Bel Air Drive, Indianapolis, IN, 46226
- Date: March 25, 2026
- Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
- Details: Building Community Garden Boxes
Reserve Your Spot at the Region 2 Meeting
Explore the Meeting Agenda
- 8:30 a.m. – Welcome and Antistrust Statement with Breakfast sponsored by Marcone
- 8:40 a.m. – Introductions and Icebreaker
- 9:15 a.m. – The Importance of Mentorship by Jerry Cooke from Grand Valley University.
- 10:15 a.m. – Break
- 10:30 a.m. – Committee Updates Panel
- 11 a.m. – Creating Good Processes by Symeon Gum of Origo
- 12 p.m. – Lunch sponsored by Parts Town
- 1 p.m. – AI Panel moderated by Roy Dockery
- 2:15 p.m. – Break
- 2:45 p.m. Understanding Your Numbers with Jeremy Allen from Vanco
- 3:45 p.m. – Ask for 2027 hosts and meeting close
