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SUMMARY:2026 Meet the Experts
DESCRIPTION:This event offers restaurant and hospitality operators the opportunity to connect one-on-one with some of the biggest restaurateurs in the business, plus experts in HR, public relations, law, accounting, licensing, insurance, and more. Vendors and service providers are welcome and encouraged to attend to network, but will not be meeting one-on-one with experts as that is exclusive to restaurant operators.\nThis event is in thanks to our partnership with the Cook County Small Business Source and is made possible by our sponsors: Gordon Food Service, Taft Law, and Tunnel Chicago. Featuring food and beverage sampling courtesy of Third Coast Hospitality, Gordon Food Service, Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, and Breakthru Beverage.\nHow it works: Operators (restaurant/hospitality owners, managers, and employees) will choose experts to meet with during the event for one-on-one sessions. Arrive early to confirm your experts. Consider it an ideal opportunity to ask questions, get advice, and exchange business information to keep the conversation going in the future. It’s speed coaching and power networking at its finest.\nRegistration is complimentary. Must be 21+ to attend. For more information about the event and sponsorship opportunities, contact IRA Director of Membership  Lisa Gilbert ( mailto:lgilbert@illinoisrestaurants.org ).\n
URL:https://www.illinoisrestaurants.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2052042&group=
ORGANIZER;CN=Illinois Restaurant Association:MAILTO:info@illinoisrestaurants.org
CATEGORIES:Access to capital,Accounting/Financial management,Legal assistance,Marketing support,MWBE certification,Networking,Operations
LOCATION:151 W Kinzie Chicago, Illinois 60654 United States
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