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SUMMARY:Heart of America 2026 Industry Showcase
DESCRIPTION:HOA & DESE-MO are excited to announce the 2026 Industry Showcase Exhibitor Fair\, taking place on February 4 at the KSI Expo Center in Kansas City. This annual event brings together foodservice professionals\, industry partners\, and suppliers from across the region for a day focused on collaboration\, product discovery\, and meaningful conversation around current and upcoming program needs. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Be sure to visit Rapids at Booth #72 to connect with our team and learn more about how we support foodservice operations and projects. \nThe showcase provides attendees with the opportunity to connect directly with exhibitors\, explore a wide range of solutions and services\, and discuss initiatives supporting K–12 and institutional foodservice operations. \nWhether you’re seeking trusted vendors\, learning about new offerings\, or strengthening industry relationships\, the 2026 Industry Showcase is an ideal setting to connect in person. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Meet Our Team at the 2026 HOA Industry Showcase\nMackenzie Beals and Luke Green will be at the 2026 HOA & DESE-MO Industry Showcase to answer your questions and be your go-to resource for all things Rapids. \nMackenzie\, Business Development Lead for our Iowa branch\, brings expertise across multiple foodservice segments. Luke\, our Solutions Engineer\, provides technical guidance and insights on Rapids’ foodservice equipment and project solutions.
URL:https://rapidscontract.com/event/hoa-2026-industry-showcase/
LOCATION:KSI Expo Center\, 11730 Ambassador Dr.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64153\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Construction Association
DESCRIPTION:Rapids is excited to participate in the 2026 Minnesota Construction Association event on February 4 in Shakopee. This gathering brings together estimators\, project managers\, general contractors\, and prime contractors for an afternoon of meaningful networking and industry connection. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				As an exhibitor\, we’re looking forward to meeting attendees\, learning more about upcoming project needs\, and sharing how Rapids supports construction partners with comprehensive foodservice design\, equipment solutions\, and project coordination. \nWhether you’re exploring collaboration opportunities\, seeking reliable foodservice expertise for future builds\, or simply expanding your professional network\, we’d love to connect with you at the event. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Meet Steve West\n						Steve will be at the MCA event and is here to answer all your questions and be your source for all things Rapids!As the Business Development lead for our Minnesota branch\, Steve brings expertise across multiple foodservice segments.
URL:https://rapidscontract.com/event/minnesota-construction-association-2026/
LOCATION:Gresser Companies\, 3 Checkered Flag Blvd.\, Shakopee\, MN\, 55379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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SUMMARY:Rational Cooking Live
DESCRIPTION:Rapids Foodservice Contract & Design in Marion is proud to host Rational CookingLive February 11 as part of a series of events for Eastern Iowa in 2026! These hands-on\, interactive sessions offer an excellent opportunity for foodservice professionals to experience Rational’s innovative cooking systems up close and in action. \n			\n				Learn More About the Past Events\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				During the event\, you’ll see live demonstrations of two of Rational’s most advanced technologies: \n\niVario Pro – A multifunctional powerhouse that replaces multiple pieces of kitchen equipment. It combines the functions of a fryer\, pot\, pressure cooker\, tilting pan\, and more—all in one highly efficient system.\niCombi Pro – A cutting-edge combi-steamer offering precision\, consistency\, and unmatched versatility across a wide range of cooking applications.\n\nAttendees will have the chance to taste the results\, test ease of use\, and explore the full range of capabilities offered by these systems. Whether you’re cooking in a restaurant\, school\, healthcare facility\, or any high-volume kitchen\, you’ll walk away with practical ideas to improve efficiency\, consistency\, and flexibility in your operation. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Who Should Attend?\n						Anyone looking to elevate their kitchen’s operations and versatility is welcome to attend. Whether you’re a restaurant owner\, chef\, or kitchen manager\, this is a valuable learning experience for professionals across the foodservice industry. \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Cost?\n						The best part? It’s absolutely FREE! There’s no cost to attend\, making it the perfect opportunity for anyone in the foodservice industry to learn how the iVario Pro can elevate kitchen operations without any financial commitment. \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						RSVP & Questions\n						Please RSVP at least 24 hours in advance by contacting Cassie at cassie@cre8tivehs.com to reserve your spot today.
URL:https://rapidscontract.com/event/rational-cooking-live-february-2026/
LOCATION:Rapids – IA Location\, 6201 South Gateway Drive\, Marion\, IA\, 52302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Trainings
ORGANIZER;CN="Creative Hospitality Solutions":MAILTO:Cassie@cre8tivehs.com
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SUMMARY:Master Builders of Iowa Conference
DESCRIPTION:Rapids is thrilled to participate in the 2026 Master Builders of Iowa (MBI) Annual Winter Conference\, happening February 24-25 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. This signature event attracts over 1\,500 contractors\, suppliers\, service providers\, design professionals\, and others involved in Iowa’s commercial building industry. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Visit Rapids at Booth #308 to connect with our team\, gain insights\, and see firsthand how we support construction projects with foodservice design\, equipment solutions\, and expert guidance. Whether you’re planning a new build\, renovation\, or seeking reliable foodservice expertise\, we’re ready to answer your questions and explore solutions tailored to your project needs. \nThe MBI Winter Conference is the perfect opportunity to network\, exchange ideas\, and stay up to date on the latest trends and best practices in commercial construction and foodservice. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Meet Our Team at the MBI Conference\nMackenzie Beals and Luke Green will be at the MBI conference to answer all your questions and be your source for all things Rapids! \nMackenzie\, Business Development Lead for our Iowa branch\, brings expertise across multiple foodservice segments. Luke\, our Solutions Engineer\, provides technical guidance and insights on Rapids’ foodservice equipment and project solutions.
URL:https://rapidscontract.com/event/mbi-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Iowa Events Center\, 833 5th Ave.\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309\, United States
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