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http://www.uspca.com/rss/logo.giftext/html2008-09-04T06:00:00-07:00http://www.uspca.comUnited States Personal Chef AssociationSeptember Podcast Available
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<p>In the September podcast, Gail talks about promoting your business, dealing with cash flow and ways to keep your business profitable during these tight economic times. Plus an update on MenuMagic and an announcement about Gail's participation in a panel discussion with the Sharon Worster and Brent Evans of Personal Chefs Network at their October symposium.</p>
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</div>text/html2008-08-22T06:00:00-07:00http://www.uspca.comUnited States Personal Chef AssociationIndustry News
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<p>In her opening address at the 2008 United States Personal Chef Conference in Tucson on August 2, 2008, Gail Kenagy, President of the USPCA, talked about her efforts to expand the awareness of the Personal Chef industry and increase public awareness and knowledge regarding personal chefs. </p>
<p>As part of that effort, Gail extended an invitation to Sharon Worster and Brent Evans of the Personal Chef Network (PCN) to attend the Tucson conference. Although their schedules did not allow them to attend, they have invited Gail to attend the PCN Symposium on October 15, 2008.</p>
<p>At the Symposium, Gail will participate with Sharon and Brent on a panel discussion about the future of the personal chef industry, cooperation vs. competition, and national and local gatherings.</p>
<p>Stay tuned for more exciting updates from Gail as she works to promote the personal chef industry and build public awareness regarding personal chefs.</p>text/html2008-07-03T06:00:00-07:00http://www.uspca.comUnited States Personal Chef Association2009 USPCA National Conference Announced
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<p>The 2009 United States Personal Chef Association conference will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 23 - 26. The location is the Marriott Hotel at 555 Canal Street in the French Quarter. </p>
<p>Stay tuned for more information about this exciting event!</p>text/html2008-07-03T06:00:00-07:00http://www.uspca.comUnited States Personal Chef AssociationUSPCA Podcast - July 2008
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<p>Check out this month's podcast. You will hear a conversation with Chef Robyn Barber and Chef Wendy Gauthier regarding their experiences in the personal chef industry. Plus a special announcement about the 2009 USPCA National Conference! </p>
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</div>text/html2008-05-05T06:00:00-07:00http://www.uspca.comUnited States Personal Chef AssociationGuest Speaker Announced for Tucson Conference
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The USPCA is proud to announce we have a very special guest speaker attending this years National Conference. She's a well known author and instructor of food-styling, dinner parties and catering - DENISE VIVALDO. If you haven't signed up yet for the 2008 National Conference, now's the time. This is going to be a very special year and you don't want to miss this event.
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<br />Her class on Monday afternoon will be, “Increase your bottom line with Dinner Parties”. The discussion will include: Developing your party menus, billing correctly, beverage consulting, how to get referrals from party guests, marketing this complimentary service. A question and answer period will follow her presentation. This is a true shot in the arm for your business!
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<br />Visit <a href="http://www.personalchefconference.com/">http://www.personalchefconference.com/</a> for a complete listing of classes and offerings.
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<br />Also, this year's conference marks the first time this event has been opened up to anyone besides USPCA members.
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<br />"YES, we’re opening our national conference to everyone; USPCA members as well as non-members" says Chef Vince Likar, National Director of the USPCA. "There is so much Personal Chef and culinary information to exchange and we have perfected the way to share it. This will be our 12th year of doing conferences—they just keep getting better and better."
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<br />"Even in these economic times, our industry hasn’t faltered and we continue to grow," Says Likar. "Busy professionals are still busy and Personal Chefs are helping them reclaim valuable time by solving their 'what’s for dinner?' problem."
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<br />If you are interested in personal cheffing but haven’t yet jumped in, this is the IDEAL opportunity for you to explore options in this growing industry. Whether you have ideas of being a personal chef full-time or part-time, there is a wealth of information you will learn from this 3-day personal chef conference.
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<br /> * Personal Chef class and demonstrations--Thirty-Six in all!
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<br /> * ServSafe Certification: accelerated one-day class and exam
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<br /> * Instruction from Industry professionals and Certified Personal Chefs
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<br /> * The Starr Pass, a JW Marriott resort, is conveniently located just west of downtown Tucson
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<br />The USPCA’s support, continuing education and leadership is an anchor in the industry. From novice to pro, Personal Chefs find the USPCA’s interactive conferences a huge benefit and great value for the information received. For complete class listings and registration details, visit <a href="http://www.personalchefconference.com/">http://www.personalchefconference.com/</a>. Don’t delay. Classes are filling up.
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