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Opportunity Knocks: Restaurants

Tuesday, February 15, 2005

An interactive seminar focused on educating prospective entrepreneurs on the world of restaurant ownership. An experienced panel of Chicago restaurant owners from all segments - quick service, fine dining, casual dining, and catering - will share specific knowledge and personal stories of launching into the restaurant business. Topics will include common challenges of restaurant ownership:
*Management and financing issues
*The entrepreneurial time commitment
*Start-up challenges

Keynote Speaker:
Mary Adolf, President and Chief Operating Officer of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF)

Panelists:
Rebecca Courtrigbt, Owner, Courtright's
Read the Chicago Tribune's 4 star review of Courtright's here.

Nancy Sharp, Founder and Owner, Food for Thought
Food for Thought is a leading Chicago catering firm whose clinets include the Adler Planetarium.

More panelists coming soon!

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