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Industry News for August 24th, 2024

Hot Off the Presses

The ICAEF (International Caterers Association Education Foundation) is changing its name and its branding with a new web site. ICAEF's new name and branding as GROW, a Catering Educational Foundation will better reflect all we do and serve us well going into the future. 

  • Generosity – We are giving of our time, treasure, and talent 
  • Relationships – We build community and provide opportunities for connection among catering professionals 
  • Openness – We are willing to share our experiences and mentor one another 
  • Wisdom – We work to expand the knowledge of people in catering industry through focused education opportunities 

But only the name and the website are changing. Just as when they were ICAEF, GROW is managed by a group of passionate caterers who believe the future of the industry lies in education and helping one another. Stay tuned. The application process for scholarships to Catersource and The Art of Catering Food in 2025 will open in mid-September!  Visit their new website for the releases of the new 2025/2026 Culinary Learning Journeys. Add your name to the interest lists for the first release of sign up opportunities!  

Products on the Market

Tripleseat Floorplans is designed for restaurants, hotels, unique venues, and event planners. The new intuitive and collaborative event diagramming software combines the simplicity of 2D layouts with the immersive power of 3D visualization to customize and optimize event layouts effortlessly. Following the recent Merri acquisition, Tripleseat has integrated the cutting-edge technology enhancing its robust suite of tools providing venues with a solution for seamless event planning and management with floorplan design, all in a single platform. Tripleseat Floorplans saves valuable time and enhances client presentations facilitating more bookings while delivering unforgettable experiences that can increase repeat business.  

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