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Business Barometer
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The Good, The Bad, and The Foodservice Industry (GBFSI) Podcast
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Foodservice Academy
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BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT: Back to School - Aug/Sept 2024
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Heather Pittman, Director, Customer Service and Online Education
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Sep 06, 2024
If you haven't caught up on the latest news, don't worry! Here's a quick recap: As of August 2024, all offerings in the ...
BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT: Allied Industry Partner Mixer at NRA - April/May 2024
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Alison Cody, Executive Director
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Jul 18, 2024
MAFSI members, mark your calendars for Friday, May 17th from 5:00 – 6:00 pm for a mixer to kick off NRA 2024! The Allied ...
BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT: Pantry of Knowledge - Dec/Jan 2023-2024
Posted by
Steve Amos, MAFSI Board Member
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Dec 19, 2023
The Gift of Merry POK! This holiday season, MAFSI is decking the halls with a special gift for its members — an exclusive ...
BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT: Foodservice 101 - Oct/Nov 2023
Posted by
Alison Cody, Executive Director
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Oct 17, 2023
Grow Your Talent Pool Fast with Foodservice 101. Do you want an easy way to train your new and existing staff on ...
BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT: Pantry of Knowledge - Oct/Nov 2023
Posted by
Steve Amos, MAFSI Board Member
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Oct 17, 2023
Develop, Grow, Reskill, Upskill, and Retain Your Most Competitive Workforce with MAFSI’s Pantry Of Knowledge. Upskill, ...
BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT: Career Center - June/July 2023
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Steven Belgeri, Jr., MAFSI Board Member
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Jun 29, 2023
Revolutionize Your Hiring Process with the MAFSI Career Center!
BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT: Pantry of Knowledge - June/July 2023
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Steve Amos, MAFSI Board Member
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Jun 29, 2023
Develop, Grow, Reskill, Upskill, and Retain Your Most Competitive Workforce with MAFSI’s Pantry Of Knowledge. Upskill, ...
BENEFIT SPOTLIGHT: MAFSI 2024 Conference
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MAFSI Messenger Editorial Committee
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Jun 29, 2023
Register today for MAFSI 2024! Don't miss out on the opportunity to attend the highly anticipated MAFSI 2024 Conference, ...
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