Hospitality Minnesota

10/07/2026

Know a rockstar in Minnesota hospitality? It’s time to get them the recognition they deserve! 🏆✨

Nominations are officially OPEN for the Hospitality Minnesota Stars of the Industry Awards! Nominate your hospitality trailblazers here: https://hospitalityminnesota.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Form/FillV2/p8wb8HEr

From housekeepers and line cooks to general managers, we want to celebrate the remarkable individuals and teams keeping our industry moving.
How to make your nomination count:
🌟 Share their story: Tell us how they go above and beyond.
🌟 Nominate the unsung heroes: Give love to the team members who work tirelessly behind the scenes.
🌟 Nominate early & often: You can submit multiple team members across 11 different categories!

09/29/2026

⏱️ Week 5 of National Food Safety Month: Time & Temperature

Just a few extra minutes or degrees can create food safety risks — from receiving deliveries all the way through to service.

This week's bundle includes a Recipe Card, Food Temperature Safety Chart, Shift Meeting Brief, and Time & Temperature Policy Template:

Hosptality Minnesota is excited to once again bring you everything you need for a safe facility and a well-educated staff.

09/29/2026

The final day of the 2026 Hospitality Conference is here—and our attendees are excited to hear from industry partners like National Restaurant Association, American Hotel & Lodging Association, and Blois Olson / Fluence Advisory!

09/28/2026

Our team cannot wait to greet you at the Hilton Minneapolis! Registration is open now till 9 AM.

09/22/2026

🧤 Week 4 of National Food Safety Month: Personal Hygiene

Food safety is in your team's hands — literally. Proper handwashing, changing gloves at the right time, and staying home while ill all make a real difference.

This week's bundle includes a Recipe Card, Handwashing & Hygiene Posters, and a Shift Meeting Brief:

Hosptality Minnesota is excited to once again bring you everything you need for a safe facility and a well-educated staff.

09/22/2026

Hospitality runs on people who know how to adapt. At the 2026 Hospitality Conference (Sept 27–29, Hilton Minneapolis Downtown), moderator Nate Lindesmith will sit down with Edie Renner, Eric Thieling, and Tammy Wong for a candid panel on Lessons in Resiliency: The Next Disruption Will Come.

Don't miss it — registration closes September 25, 2026! Can't make all three days? Ask about discounted single-day registration. And if you're bringing your team, save $50 per registration when you sign up 3 or more from the same organization.

👉 Register today: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/2026-hospitality-conference-1598473?sourceTypeId=Website

09/17/2026

🔥 Think your hot dish is the hottest? Prove it. 🔥

Catering is launching City of 10,000 Flavors – A Culinary Competition, a brand-new event celebrating the flavors and talent of the Twin Cities food community!

🗓️ Thursday, Dec. 10, 2026 | 4–7 p.m.
📍 Minneapolis Convention Center
🎟️ Free to attend! Sample the competitors' dishes for just $1 a ticket, plus a cash bar.

Home cooks (18+): registration is open now through October 15, 2026. Bring your favorite hot dish, casserole, family recipe, or one-pot creation. The winner gets a $5,000 cash prize AND their dish added to Kelber Catering's 2027 menu.

👉 Register: www.kelber.com/culinary-competition-minneapolis-december-2026/
👉 Learn more: hospitalityminnesota.growthzoneapp.com/news-center/Details/city-of-10-000-flavors-seeking-home-cooks-for-inaugural-culinary-competition-356188
📞 Questions? Call 612-335-615

09/16/2026

New Hospitality Conference Registration Option: You can now register for just Monday of the 2026 Hospitality Conference!

For $299 (members) or $399 (nonmembers), spend the day with us on September 28 for practical workforce, marketing, and leadership strategies — plus breakfast, lunch, refreshments during breaks, and an evening dinner reception on the rooftop at Brit's Pub.

📅 September 27–29, 2026 | Hilton Minneapolis Downtown
Register today: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/2026-hospitality-conference-1598473?sourceTypeId=Website

09/15/2026

🔪 Week 3 of National Food Safety Month: Cross-Contamination

Cross-contamination is often invisible, but its impact can be significant. The good news? Consistent habits and proper training can make all the difference.

Grab this week's bundle and more resources here: www.hospitalityminnesota.com/nfsm26/

Register to join today's National Food Safety Month Webinar here: revent.on24.com/wcc/r/5251188/C44102BA91E1E1945F2C7E37D11BA36E

Hosptality Minnesota is excited to once again bring you everything you need for a safe facility and a well-educated staff.

09/14/2026

We can’t wait to welcome our golfers today at Legends Club MN! We’ll see you all very soon!