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SUMMARY:IFMA St. Louis – Practical AI for Facility and Operations Workflows
DESCRIPTION:IFMA St Louis is hosting a lunch-and-learn focused on how artificial intelligence can support day-to-day facility and operations work. The session is designed to show practical\, real-world ways AI can help reduce repetitive tasks\, improve communication\, and streamline routine workflows that facility managers and operations teams deal with regularly. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJason Wacker\, Director of Business Development from our St. Louis\, MO branch\, will be attending on behalf of Rapids to stay current on tools and approaches that can better support our customers in facility and foodservice operations. \nThe program will cover simple ways to get more value from AI tools\, including how to ask better questions\, reduce time spent on manual tasks\, and apply AI in practical scenarios rather than theoretical use cases. Attendees will walk away with ideas that can be applied immediately to improve efficiency in their own operations. \nOrlando’s Event Center will host the event\, bringing together local professionals for a focused\, short-format learning session over lunch. \nEvents like this help us better understand the tools and trends shaping facility management so we can continue supporting our customers with more efficient\, practical solutions.
URL:https://rapidscontract.com/event/ifma-st-louis-ai-lunch-learn-2026/
LOCATION:Orlando’s\, 2050 Dorsett Village\, Maryland Heights\, MO\, 63043\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rational Cooking Live
DESCRIPTION:Rapids Foodservice Contract & Design in Marion is proud to host Rational CookingLive June 10 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. \nLearn More About the Past EventsDuring 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. \nWho Should Attend?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. \nCost?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. \nRSVP & QuestionsPlease 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-june-2026/
LOCATION:Rapids – IA Location\, 6201 South Gateway Drive\, Marion\, IA\, 52302\, United States
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SUMMARY:SNAI Annual Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Rapids is proud to attend the 2026 SNAI Annual Conference and Food Show\, an annual gathering that brings together school nutrition professionals from across Iowa for education\, networking\, and industry insights. This year's conference theme\, "You Are All Superheroes\," recognizes the dedication and hard work of the individuals who support student nutrition programs throughout the state. Attendees will have opportunities to connect with peers\, learn from industry experts\, and explore solutions that help schools better serve their students. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Rapids at Booth #38 during the Food Show. \nThis year\, SNA Iowa is partnering with Iowa Valley Resource Conservation & Development to host the first-ever Iowa Culinary Conference. The event will bring together school foodservice directors\, chefs\, school administrators\, food hubs\, and other industry professionals who are passionate about farm-to-school initiatives\, scratch cooking\, local procurement\, and foodservice career pathways. \nWe look forward to connecting with attendees\, sharing foodservice equipment and design solutions\, and discussing ways to create efficient\, student-focused kitchen and cafeteria environments that support the evolving needs of K-12 foodservice programs. \n\n\nMeet Our Team at the 2026 SNAI Annual Conference\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMackenzie Beals and Tanya Larson will be at the 2026 SNAI Annual Conference to answer your questions and be your go-to resource for all things Rapids. \nMackenzie\, Director of Account Management for our Iowa branch\, brings expertise across multiple foodservice segments. Tanya\, one of our Account Managers\, works closely with customers throughout Iowa to help identify equipment and project solutions that fit their operational needs.
URL:https://rapidscontract.com/event/snai-annual-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center\, 300 E 9th St\, Coralville\, IA\, 52241\, United States
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