Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17
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| 6:30 a.m. | Foundation Golf Tournament (Optional: Additional cost for participation.) Thank you to our golf sponsors! The annual SHFM Foundation Golf Tournament will take place at The Greg Mastriona Golf Courses at Hyland Hills! The Hyland Hills golf course opened in 1963 and is one of the most notable and recognized golf courses in Colorado. A variety of challenging shots coupled with the beautiful scenery of the Rocky Mountains await. You don’t want to miss your chance to be part of this exciting tournament… register to play TODAY! Cost: $175 (Includes transportation, boxed lunch, two drink tickets, greens fees and cart fees.) Please note: The course requires all players to wear collared shirts. Denim is prohibited. All players must also adhere to a “soft spikes only” policy. |
| 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Olivine Trail Loop Hike - SOLD OUT! (Optional: Additional cost for participation.) Take a scenic hike through one of Denver’s favorite areas in Golden Colorado. The hike is a moderately challenging 1.7-mile loop at the base of South Table Mountain. The trail has an elevation gain of 367 feet during the hike. You can expect to see beautiful flowers, falls leaves, a view overlooking the city of Golden, and gorgeous views of the mountains. If Mother Nature cooperates, you may see the aspens turning color. There will be an experienced professional hiking guide on the trip to point out wildlife, wildflowers and Colorado’s famous aspens. On the drive to Golden you will see a number of local landmarks in addition to beautiful views of the mountains and foothills. Cost: $90 per person |
| 11:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Registration & Silent Auction Open |
| 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Operator Lunch (Open to all Client Liaisons / Self-Operators / Integrated Facility Managers / Contractors*) Join fellow operators over lunch before breaking out into member segments for further discussion. This lunch is designed exclusively for your SHFM member category. *Contract management companies will designate representatives to attend |
| 12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Rising Stars Lunch & Meeting (Open to Rising Stars only) |
| 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Client Liaison & Self-Operator Session (Open to all Client Liaisons/ Self-Operators) Sponsored by elite | studio e, National Food Group and Qwick If you’re a Client Liaison or Self-Operator, you’re invited to exchange ideas with industry colleagues during this unique, collaborative session. |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Integrated Facility Manager Session (Open to all Integrated Facility Managers) Sponsored by elite | studio e, National Food Group and Qwick Speaking the Language of IFM Hosts: Amy Franks, JLL and Lani Wild, CBRE The integrated facilities management integration into workplace and specifically food service management can only be described as an ‘interesting’ and ‘complicated’ relationship. We are often representing the client(s)’ needs but walk a fine line in also supporting our operations partners in executing and delivering services through challenging conversations including return to work planning and inflationary impacts. It could be said we ‘speak food’ and ‘speak IFM’ making us bi-lingual. Hear situational real world examples from our session hosts and share your personal experiences in this interactive special session planned for IFM representatives - so we can all learn how to enhance our relationships and client outcomes. |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Supplier Session (Open to all Suppliers) Sponsored by elite | studio e, National Food Group and Qwick This session is designed exclusively for Suppliers. Join industry colleagues to exchange ideas during this program. |
| 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Young Professional Session (Open to all Young Professionals 39 and Younger - Rising Stars Required) Sponsored by elite | studio e, National Food Group and Qwick Young Professionals Guide to the SHFM Galaxy A session for young professionals by young professionals… Meet some of the SHFM leaders, then get the scoop on the value of your SHFM membership, learn more about the organization in general, and most excitingly, listen and lean into some of the ‘hard’ conversations around work that young leaders are often up against. |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | NEW! Kickstarter Session – Intentional Hospitality & the Changing Work Environment Jenna Calhoun, Principal, Sundae Tucker (Moderator) Patrick Cheeseman, Managing Director, Workplace Experience, CBRE I Americas Consulting Antonio Gray, SVP, Global Food, Enterprise Services Executive, Bank of America Mboone Umbima, VP, Brand Strategy, David Rio Chai and Tea After more than two years of pandemic experience, you may be asking yourself …
Look no further, this session features a group of experienced leaders sharing the benefit of their collective wisdom. Their moderated discussion will shed light on how clients are thinking through the more intentional, focused approach that’s needed with workplace hospitality services today. More importantly – in locations where employees have the option of working remotely, they’ll share how to ‘earn the commute’ of associates coming to the office and ideally enjoy their experience! Join us for this engaging session and come prepared to ask questions that will help you create intentional hospitality. When you register for conference, be sure to sign up if you plan to attend this session. This is required to guarantee seating. |
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | 2023 CPC Meeting |
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | New Member First-Time Attendee Event (For New Members, First-Time Attendees only) Discover why SHFM is known for its warm welcome and support of new members and first-time conference attendees by participating in this session, reception and kick-off to conference all rolled into one! Learn about SHFM and its engagement opportunities from organization leaders and member ambassadors. Join in roundtable conversations, meet colleagues over cocktails and hear how to make the most out of your conference experience. Start building SHFM business relationships from the very first day. Plan now to attend! |
| 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Student Session – Student Member First-Time Attendee Huddle (For students only) |
| 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Opening Reception - Taste of Colorado! Industry Networking Event & Silent Auction Hosted by Aramark, Compass Group, ISS Guckenheimer and Sodexo “I find that if people aren’t interested in food, I’m not very much interested in them. They seem to lack something in the way of personality.” -Julia Child Featured Chef: Chef Brother Luck, Top Chef Alum, Author, Speaker Kick off the evening with SHFM’s premier relationship-building opportunity of conference! Greet current colleagues and make new contacts over delicious food selected by the evening’s featured chef. The Industry Networking Event showcases cuisine representative of the local area – so get reacquainted with your SHFM family and experience delicious dishes from Colorado … all in one place! Once again chef teams from our host corporations will be displaying their culinary skills as they execute our INE chef’s menu selections. Be sure to meet and thank our lead chefs coordinating this year’s food stations and culinary teams. SHFM Silent Auction The auction raises funds to promote and educate college students on the merits of onsite foodservice and hospitality. The SHFM Foundation develops outreach programs to attract the best college students to the onsite industry, so please support this important cause. Bid High and Bid Often! Click here to donate an auction item! |
