All in all, the investment is a good one that results in growth of our attendance at our annual conference by finding new first time attendees and additional exhibitors for our tradeshow. Also, it's just common sense to meet and greet our alumni conference attendees and exhibitors which have permitted Catersource to become as successful as it is.
The Executive Director of the IMCEA, Kent Cummins, CMCE, stopped by the booth today to say hello and, believe it or not, do a magic trick on me! Kent is a professional magician in addition to being a talented foodservice and hospitality trainer and keynote speaker. The IMCEA - The International Military Community Executives Association - is one of our partners in our educational pursuits. Members of the IMCEA have a solid attendance each year at our conference which we are very grateful for.
When Juan Camilo Lemaitre Fonseca walked up to me at the booth I was in for a surprise. He was wearing a badge that identified him as an International attendee from Columbia. After purchasing several of my books at the booth, he told us that he had attended our annual Las Vegas conference last February. I felt a little silly, but there were over 4,000 attendees! Juan's company is called LeMaitre.
On the left is Chef/Caterer/Pastry Chef Kathy Pedersen with Sarah Pedersen of Fat Bottomed Girls Artisan Desserts and Pastries which is a division of On Occasion Catering & Events in Palatine, IL. They were extra exciting booth visitors because they actually brought in some desserts for us to taste!
The 2011 NRA Show was a success for Catersource!
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