The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) celebrated its RI Hospitality Education Foundation’s (RIHEF) 30th anniversary on Nov. 6 at Aloft Providence. The education foundation was formed with the purpose of encouraging individuals to embark on a career in the food-service and hospitality industries in the state, providing education initiatives with the help of training programs. The celebration also kicked off a scholarship fund to assist Rhode Island high school hospitality students. “For three decades, the RIHEF has worked tirelessly to inspire and cultivate the next generation of hospitality professionals. With strong educational initiatives and programs, our mission has remained steadfast: to grow the future of hospitality in Rhode Island. Through food safety, management and customer service training, we’ve supported countless individuals in advancing their careers and elevating the standards of our industry. This anniversary is not only a celebration of our past but a pledge to continue fostering excellence for many more years to come,” said Farouk Rajab, President/CEO, RIHA.
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- The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) celebrated its RI Hospitality Education Foundation’s (RIHEF) 30th anniversary on Nov. 6 at Aloft Providence.
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- Jennifer Curtin, The Beatrice; Claudia Zompa, Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC); Alan Chille, PPAC; Damaris Messina, Aloft Providence; and Farouk Rajab, President/CEO, RIHA.
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- Heather Singleton, COO, RIHA and Steve Ricciardi, TPG Hotels & Resorts.
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- Bill Kitsilis, Immediate Past Chairman, RIHA and Angelo’s Palace Pizza; Farouk Rajab, President/CEO, RIHA; Joseph Shekarchi, Speaker of the House; and Bob Bacon, Gregg’s Restaurants & Taverns.
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- Bob Bacon, Gregg’s Restaurants & Taverns; Lisa Doucet, Regan Communications Group; and Peter Cafaro, JBD JGA Design and Architecture.
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- Victoria Greco, Manager of Marketing and Events, RIHA; Ryan Moot, Manager of Business Development and Government Affairs, RIHA and RIHEF; and Traci Dufresne, Director, RIHEF.
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- All of Falvey Linen Supply: Fernando Silvestre, Michael Fabiano, Tom O’Neil and Nick Fotaras.
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- Sam Glynn, Chomp Kitchen and Drinks and Board Member, RIHA; Aaron Messina, TPG Hotel Hotels & Resorts; and Bill Dessel, KEEL Vodka.
Photos by the RI Hospitality Association.
