Charlie Awards Hot Topics #2

CHARLIE AWARDS HOT TOPICS #2: ‘INNOVATIONS IN THE INDUSTRY’ Free Happy Hour Event and Panel Discussion – September 13

WHAT: The 2016 Charlie Awards second Hot Topics panel discussion will focus on the topic of “Innovations in the Industry.”

Attendees will enjoy complimentary drinks and appetizers while joining in the conversation with our "Hot Topics" panel of experts.

WHO: The Hot Topics panel will feature:  Moderator Dennis Monroe – Co-Founder and Chair of Monroe Moxness Berg PA  Zach Danekas – City Manager of Foodee  Ryan Furness – CEO of NearestYou.com  Susan Moores – Creator of Roots for the Home Team  Tim Niver – Owner of Strip Club, Mucci’s Italian, and Saint Dinette  Zach Robinson – Executive Director of Spark Y

WHEN: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Happy Hour 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Hot Topics Panel Discussion

WHERE: Rayette Lofts 261 5th Street East in Saint Paul

HOW: This event is FREE and open to the public. RSVP to [email protected]

MORE: The Charlie Awards celebrate the exceptional contributions made by the Twin Cities restaurant, food and drink industry.

The sixth annual Charlie Awards will be held Sunday, November 13 at the Pantages Theater (710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) beginning at 3:30 p.m. followed by an after-party at the IDS Crystal Court and Chefs’ Dinner at Windows on Minnesota.

SPONSORS: General Mills; US Foods; Land O’Lakes; Monroe, Moxness & Berg; Intermix Beverage; OpenTable; Bellisio Foods; Minnesota Restaurant Association; Trinchero Family Estates; Kowalski’s Markets; Hockenbergs; Foodee; Rancher’s Legacy Meat Company; Diversified Construction; National Association for Catering and Events Minneapolis/St. Paul Chapter; Minnesota Monthly; Foodservice News; Windows on Minnesota; Marquette Hotel; JT Mega; Mise en Place Consulting; Minnesota Farmers Union; BĒT Vodka; and Dynamic Products Midwest.