ACC Restaurant Series 2022 – Free Resources for Restaurant Owners

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Come Join Us For Our 2022 Restaurant Series! We are providing FREE resources to help restaurant owners survive and thrive as restrictions have been lifted. Listen to industry experts and learn best practices in making your business profitable.
Select which in-person and webinar events you would like to attend below
  • Session 1 (In-Person) - Workshop for Restaurant Owners: Keeping Your Restaurants in Compliance
    April 11 (Mon) - 2pm - 4pm | Trace Gee Community Center (3599 Westcenter Drive, Houston, TX 77042)
    Hear from Harris County Health Department and Fire Marshal on best practices and be in proper code to remain open.
    Must be in the restaurant/food industry to attend and registration is required.
    Speaker:
    -  Chad Shaw, CFPS, FEMT, Deputy Chief, Operations, Harris County Fire Marshal's Office
    -  Evelin Pollock, PHS Food Team Supervisor

NOTE: YOU MUST BE A RESTAURANT OWNER OR IN THE FOOD SERVICES INDUSTRY TO ATTEND

Watch the Recording - Part 1 - Health Department Presentation
Watch the Recording - Part 2 - Fire Marshal Presentation

The Following Are Virtual And In-Person Events Scheduled Through Various Supporting Chambers and Associations

  • Session 2 (Virtual via Zoom) - Cost Savings through Energy Efficiency
    April 19 (Tues) - 2pm - 3pm CT
    Hear about ways to have your equipment work for you in saving on your utilities cost.  Learn about the credits you can get back as well as hear how this benefits restaurant owners.
    Panelists: 
    • Austin Pooley – CenterPoint Energy – Program Manager CenterPoint Energy CHEF Program
    • Julia Emerson – TRC Companies – Project Manager CenterPoint Energy CHEF Program
    • Tanja Crk – EPA – Product Manager Commercial Food Service ENERGY STAR
    • Jerry Lawson – EPA -  National Manager for ENERGY STAR Small Business
Watch the Recording
  • Session 3 (Virtual via Zoom) - Maximizing Ecommerce Technology and Gain New Profits
    May 3 (Tues) - 2pm - 3pm CT
    Looking at how technology helps streamline processes and attract more customers. Create automation and understand the importance of Ecommerce as well as marketing through social media integration to increase revenue and sales.
    Speaker:
    -  Nan Chan - VP, Relationship Manager, Comerica Bank
    -  Linh Nguyen - Relationship Manager, Comerica Bank
Watch the Recording
  • Session 4 (In-Person) - Best Practices on Concerning Issues Restaurant Owners Are Facing
    May 9 (Mon) - 2pm - 4pm  | Trace Gee Community Center (3599 Westcenter Drive, Houston, TX 77042) 
    Hear panelists provide answers to questions related to supply chain issues and labor shortages as well as rising cost of goods.  Each panelist will offer guidance on how to overcome the various challenges owners faces with operation and growing his/her business.
    Panelists provided from the Greater Houston Restaurant Association
    Panelists:
    - Melissa Stewart – Executive Director of the Greater Houston Restaurant Association
    - Alex Au-Yeung - Owner of Phat Eatery

NOTE: YOU MUST BE A RESTAURANT OWNER OR IN THE FOOD SERVICES INDUSTRY TO ATTEND

WATCH THE RECORDING

The Series is Hosted by the Asian Chamber of Commerce with Collaboration and Support of Various Partner Chambers, Associations and GovernmentAgencies. Speakers, Dates and Times Subject to Change. Please Check Website for Updated Information.