Hospitality Business Exchange is a brand new, fresh approach to getting business done in today's economic times. Its designed around one-on-one meetings and networking. HBE gives suppliers and buyers the most direct, personal and cost effective way to connect, network and develop relationships in a highly focused environment. It's invitation only which makes it one of the most of exclusive events in the industry. We are proud to have "in the Mix", The Tasting Panel and Bar Business Exchange as an official media partners. HBE will take place November 6-9, 2011 at the luxurious Turnberry Isle Miami. Very exclusive and private - perfect for this type of one-on-one event. It will be a very small and intimate group of suppliers and buyers meeting, an effective way for business to get done.
Hospitality Business Exchange
November 6-9, 2011
• Stuart Melia | Craftworks Restaurants
• Jason Doyle | Doyle Restaurant Group
• Jeremy Dodson | Marriott International
• Kathy Casey | Kathy Casey Food Studios-Liquid Kitchen, President | Fairmont Hotels, Program Manager
• Jeff Isaacson | Gerber Group, Managing Partner
• Barry Gutin | GuestCounts Hospitality
• Bob King | Levy Restaurants
• Richard Schneider | MidWest Gaming & Resorts
• Rich Verrechia | NEAT Concepts
• Meredith Guy | Omni Hotels
• Jim Kuthy | Omni Hotels
• Ben Irwin | O'Charley's
• John Knorr | Philips Seafood
• Jennifer Cooke | Philips Seafood
• Michael Bombard | Straight Up Solutions
• Corey Nyman | The Nyman Group
• Michael Tolley | Tolley Productions
• Kip Snider | Yardhouse
• Janice Lencke | Renaissance Hotels, Las Vegas
• Jeff Isaacson | Gerber Group
• James Moreland
• Carl Brashears | Shell Vacation Resorts
• Scott Nadel | DMC Hotels
• Jagmohan Dillon | DMC Hotels
• Bev Demanovich | Pinnacle Resorts
• Lynn Mitchell | Soleil Management/Consolidated Resorts Management
Turnberry Isle Miami
19999 West Country Club Drive
Miami, FL 33180-2401
Contact Information
Jen Robinson
Chief Executive Officer
Office: 662.234.8655 | Cell: 662.816.4426
Fax: 662.513.6493 EMAIL
Gantt Hickman
Executive Director - Event Development
Office: 662.234.8655
Cell: 662.816.3413 | Fax: 662.513.6493 EMAIL
Press Releases
Gerber Group's Jeff Isaacson to be Keynote Speaker for the Hospitality Business Exchange - Food & Beverage
Approved Buyer Participants
• Stuart Melia | Craftworks Restaurants
• Jason Doyle | Doyle Restaurant Group
• Jeremy Dodson | Marriott International
• Kathy Casey | Kathy Casey Food Studios-Liquid Kitchen, President | Fairmont Hotels, Program Manager
• Jeff Isaacson | Gerber Group, Managing Partner
• Barry Gutin | GuestCounts Hospitality
• Bob King | Levy Restaurants
• Richard Schneider | MidWest Gaming & Resorts
• Rich Verrechia | NEAT Concepts
• Meredith Guy | Omni Hotels
• Jim Kuthy | Omni Hotels
• Ben Irwin | O'Charley's
• John Knorr | Philips Seafood
• Jennifer Cooke | Philips Seafood
• Michael Bombard | Straight Up Solutions
• Corey Nyman | The Nyman Group
• Michael Tolley | Tolley Productions
• Kip Snider | Yardhouse
• Janice Lencke | Renaissance Hotels, Las Vegas
• Jeff Isaacson | Gerber Group
• James Moreland
• Carl Brashears | Shell Vacation Resorts
• Scott Nadel | DMC Hotels
• Jagmohan Dillon | DMC Hotels
• Bev Demanovich | Pinnacle Resorts
• Lynn Mitchell | Soleil Management/Consolidated Resorts Management
Open Exchange Address
JEFF ISAACSON
MANAGING PARTNER | GERBER GROUP
Jeff Isaacson is an undeniable leader and force in the nightlife and spirits industry and is currently a Managing Partner for the world-renowned hospitality brand, Gerber Group. "We're absolutely thrilled to have Jeff as the Keynote Speaker for our inaugural event," said Jen Robinson, CEO of Oxford Expositions. "His forward-thinking approach to hospitality development is unparalleled and will be incredibly valuable for all participants." Isaacson's leadership, relationships and extensive knowledge of the nightlife and spirits industry has steered the Gerber Group's line of fashion cocktail lounges to immense growth and profitability with twenty-six separate operating bars, lounges and clubs over the past eighteen years. In addition, Jeff is an expert and innovator credited with the industry's first, "National Prestige Account" liquor program. Isaacson is frequently featured and quoted in several major national trade and lifestyle publications and continues to travel extensively to maintain his well-known corporate presence and uphold the national standards that he created. The Hospitality Business Exchange, with its focus on the candid exchange of ideas and innovation within the industry, is the perfect venue for Isaacson's unique style of business development. "I am thrilled and honored to help bridge the communication at this unique event on behalf of the Gerber Group", said Isaacson. "The Hospitality Business Exchange has provided the ideal platform for me to share my unparalleled expertise with a spot on target group of food and beverage industry professionals"
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• Scott Burch | Burch Clubs
• Kevin Ball | American Casino & Entertainment
• Brian Lambert | Stratosphere, Las Vegas
• Joel Feigenheimer | China Mgmt Grill
• Ken Taylor | al Caribbean
• Brian Yost | LiveNation
• Brian Siep | LiveNation
• Ken Ruff | Beam Global
• Philip Raimondo | Beam Global
• Ted McAleer | Sidney Frank Importing
• Jeff Bartfield | Proximo Spirits
• Mike Mikenas | Western Spirits
• Tom Conte | Don Q Rum
• Bryan O'Rourke | Cardinal International
• David Algor | Cardinal International
• Chris Coursen | Hospitality Brands Glass USA/Infinity
• Davis Wolf | Ice Jackets
• Kurt Kieslich | Sound Stage
• Pike Barber | Hospitality Insurance Agency
• Clark Burton | Strahl
• Vlad Spivak | Modern Line Furniture
• Greg Grout | ThirsTea
• Greg Hastings | Greg Hastings Design
• Gaby Warfel | Stratosphere, Director of Beverage
• Karim Lakhani | Northwood Hospitality, EVP Food & Beverage / Procurement
• Nick Bovis | Lefty O'Doul's, CEO
• Joe Smith | Monin
MANAGING PARTNER | GERBER GROUP
Jeff Isaacson is an undeniable leader and force in the nightlife and spirits industry and is currently a Managing Partner for the world-renowned hospitality brand, Gerber Group. "We're absolutely thrilled to have Jeff as the Keynote Speaker for our inaugural event," said Jen Robinson, CEO of Oxford Expositions. "His forward-thinking approach to hospitality development is unparalleled and will be incredibly valuable for all participants." Isaacson's leadership, relationships and extensive knowledge of the nightlife and spirits industry has steered the Gerber Group's line of fashion cocktail lounges to immense growth and profitability with twenty-six separate operating bars, lounges and clubs over the past eighteen years. In addition, Jeff is an expert and innovator credited with the industry's first, "National Prestige Account" liquor program. Isaacson is frequently featured and quoted in several major national trade and lifestyle publications and continues to travel extensively to maintain his well-known corporate presence and uphold the national standards that he created. The Hospitality Business Exchange, with its focus on the candid exchange of ideas and innovation within the industry, is the perfect venue for Isaacson's unique style of business development. "I am thrilled and honored to help bridge the communication at this unique event on behalf of the Gerber Group", said Isaacson. "The Hospitality Business Exchange has provided the ideal platform for me to share my unparalleled expertise with a spot on target group of food and beverage industry professionals"
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• Scott Burch | Burch Clubs
• Kevin Ball | American Casino & Entertainment
• Brian Lambert | Stratosphere, Las Vegas
• Joel Feigenheimer | China Mgmt Grill
• Ken Taylor | al Caribbean
• Brian Yost | LiveNation
• Brian Siep | LiveNation
• Ken Ruff | Beam Global
• Philip Raimondo | Beam Global
• Ted McAleer | Sidney Frank Importing
• Jeff Bartfield | Proximo Spirits
• Mike Mikenas | Western Spirits
• Tom Conte | Don Q Rum
• Bryan O'Rourke | Cardinal International
• David Algor | Cardinal International
• Chris Coursen | Hospitality Brands Glass USA/Infinity
• Davis Wolf | Ice Jackets
• Kurt Kieslich | Sound Stage
• Pike Barber | Hospitality Insurance Agency
• Clark Burton | Strahl
• Vlad Spivak | Modern Line Furniture
• Greg Grout | ThirsTea
• Greg Hastings | Greg Hastings Design
• Gaby Warfel | Stratosphere, Director of Beverage
• Karim Lakhani | Northwood Hospitality, EVP Food & Beverage / Procurement
• Nick Bovis | Lefty O'Doul's, CEO
• Joe Smith | Monin
The Exchange Roundtables
ideas, insights and information exchanged and led by leading industry hospitality professionals.
RICH VERRECHIA | NEAT BEVERAGES
Rich Verrechia of Neat Beverages asks " How are you supposed to know what you don't know?" He will lead one of the most-game changing round-tables to date. Let's take a look into the world of data information technology and how it is helping retailers gain valuable insight into their world.
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PHILIP RAIMONDO | BEAM GLOBAL
BRIAN LOUKMAS | BACARDI
KATHY CASEY | KATHY CASEY STUDIOS
MICHAEL "BUMBY" BOMBARD | STRAIGHT UP SOLUTIONS
Philip Raimondo of Beam Global, Brian Loukmas of Bacardi, Kathy Casey of Kathy Casey Studios and Michael Bombard, Straight Up Solutions will lead an engaging roundtable answering questions that as a buyer are important to you. "Mixology in the Real World" - an in depth discussion on how chain accounts can get on the band wagon of "Modern Mixology" in their concepts/units.
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GARY VEGA | CUTTING EDGE MARKETING
Gary Vega, Cutting Edge Marketing and in the Mix Magazine will host this insightful roundtable that will discuss Unique Flavors, Flavor Trends, Growth of Anti-Oxidents and Herbs in food and beverage products, Technologies and blending capabilities, the move towards natural coloring and flavoring in both food and beverage products, the use of extracts and extract technology to create clear-flavored products, and new products and trends to tune into moving forward.
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JAMES MORELAND
James Moreland will provide an enaging and interactive roundtable called Polishing Your Teeth: Moreland knows the industry inside out and is talking from a perspective that most don't easily have access to - now they have Total Access.
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