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Had a fantastic lunch today, filled with great conversations and delicious food at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 🍽️ Following that, I attended an insightful continuing education class taught by Billy Brown & Jason Bruce with PURSIANO LLP that left me feeling inspired and motivated. It’s always exciting to learn new things and stay updated in our field. #CAMLIFE #CAMULOYALTY #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment #LifelongLearning #ContinuingEducation

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Competition is healthy but.... I knew that when I started in this industry, that I would encounter competition - on personal levels but also in educational programming. I believe competition is healthy and should be expected and we at Prud'homme Beer Certification have constantly adapted to a changing environment. It's true that my goal was always to provide the best beer education. However, I draw the line at understanding my competition when it comes attached with a conflict of interest. To set the stage, please understand that I approached the largest beverage alcohol purchaser (LCBO) in Canada asking to be allowed to promote my programs to their staff. I was informed that they could not accommodate my request due to impartiality. They could not show favoritism to one supplier and I understood that. But now.... the Director of Beer for the LCBO has come out publicly and endorsed another program. In addition, this person is also the instructor of the course and these two things just reek of conflict of interest. This is supposed to be a level playing field. And so, I would like to explain the differences between our programs. Their level 1 program is $495 for a 6 hour program. All of the learning materials are e-documents not hard copies. Prud'homme's Level 1 program is 12 hours of in-class learning for $500 and comes with a variety of support materials (printed copies) at no extra charge. Their level 2 program is $899 for 17 hours of classroom study accompanied by 11 hours of home study. Again, all documents are electronic. Prud'homme Beer Certification Level 2 is $900 but includes all printed materials and 30 hours of in-class study. I feel the necessity to advise everyone interested in learning more about beer to truly investigate which program will best satisfy their needs. This not an apples to apples comparison. This year, Prud'homme Beer Certification celebrates its 15th anniversary of providing the gold standard in beer education. We are proud to have produced over 14,000 Level 1 graduates, over 900 Level 2 grads, 250 Beer Sommeliers and 36 Master Beer Sommeliers. For those of you looking for an exceptional beer education experience check us out at www.tfkbeer.com

From the Kitchen to the Classroom: How Chefs Elevate Academic Institutions Chefs in academic institutions do more than cook. They nourish young minds with nutritious, delicious meals that fuel learning. Beyond that, they teach culinary skills, offering students practical knowledge and vocational opportunities. Hats off to the chefs who add a special flavor to the academic journey! #ChefsInAcademia #CulinaryEducation

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A Night of Professional Development! This Monday marked the ACCT 300 Colloquium Annual Etiquette Dinner, meticulously coordinated by Dr. Monica Mendoza. Our Accounting Colloquium students engaged in a four-course meal, accompanied by lessons in dining and professional etiquette. We extended the invitation to students from Alpha Kappa Psi Business Fraternity, fostering connections and knowledge sharing. It was an evening dedicated to growth and refinement. #StetsonEvents #EtiquetteDinner #ProfessionalDevelopment"

Students at Acorn to Oak aren’t just learning about wine in the tasting room. They’re also learning about the business side of things, like wine club management, shipping, packing, and compliance. And much of the art on the tasting room’s walls is done by art students, even down to the clay pot spittoons on the bar. Students help curate the tasting flight, which changes weekly. Johnson regularly tests his student employees about what wines Acorn to Oak should pour at any given time. Wines are selected from the 28 participating wineries for the three- and five-wine flights. Every winery on their list makes contributions to Linfield’s Oak and Vine Society, which provides scholarships for students. In fact, every dollar of profit goes back to student scholarships. And every region across Oregon is represented on the wine list. Acorn to Oak purchases wines directly from the producers, rather than from distributors, so many of the wines are rarities, small batch wines, and library wines one couldn’t easily find on the wholesale market. This brand new program not only serves both students and the community but is making history as well. For the first time in the university’s 180 years, they’re operating a public-facing tasting room off-campus, it’s the first time they’ve ever hired someone to run it, it’s the first time they’ve hired students to work there, and it’s the first time they’ve ever cut a check for gratuities the students have earned. #higereducation #highereducation #innovation https://lnkd.in/g5Bpju6N