HEE Advisory Council

HEE has a wonderful group of volunteers that make up our HEE Advisory Council.  These individuals are from all segments in the hospitality (beverage) industry, offering their input for content and programming, as well as insights on the pulse of the industry.   HEE was created as an opportunity for colleagues and peers to join together for meaningful and relevant conversations and this valuable and brilliant group help us to align topics that are insightful and beneficial.   

 If you are interested in joining our advisory council, please send an email to jen@thepineapplegroup.net.  

CORE (Children of Restaurant Employees) recently celebrated its 15th year helping families in the food and beverage industry.    CORE grants support to children of food and beverage service employees navigating life-altering circumstances.  Give back to the industry that has given so much to each of us. 

HDRF was created by Tony Abou-Ganim, as a way of honoring his cousin Helen who beat two battles with breast cancer .  She is truly an inspiration to those living with the disease. HDRF helps women in the Bartending community affected with breast cancer.  

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation educational initiatives provide culinary, management, food safety and employability skills training to build a pipeline of talent for the restaurant industry.  The NRAEF awards scholarships to students and educators to provide continued education.  

A non-profit based in Orlando, Florida created by Monica McGill, Andrew Bateman, John & Cindy Busi that supports the local community through-out the year as well as industry.