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DCRA + WDCEP PRESENT

Entrée DC
Wednesday
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Where the Food + Drink Industry Meet

Join the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs and the Washington DC Economic Partnership for the sixth annual Entrée DC program, an event that connects the food and beverage industry with DC public and private sector resources. Connect with budding entrepreneurs, thriving businesses and industry giants disrupting the hospitality industry in DC. Hear from leaders in the field about how to market, grow and expand your business. Sit down with permitting specialists to learn the ins and outs of regulation and find the right suppliers for your food and beverage industry needs. 

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8:00am – 9:00am

Breakfast, Networking + Registration


9:00am – 9:45am

Keynote + Opening Session


10:00am – 10:45am

Breakout Sessions


11:00am – 12:00pm

Closing Session


Speaker Block #1

Brian Kenner

Deputy Mayor

Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED)

Melinda Bolling

Director

Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs

(DCRA)

Keith J. Sellars

President + CEO

Washington DC Economic Partnership (WDCEP)

Speaker Block #1

Rose Previte

Founder + Owner

Maydan + Compass Rose

Scaling a DC Brand

Local food and beverage industry leaders will share their unique perspectives and experiences on how they have scaled their restaurants, products and concepts. Find out what it takes to scale a DC brand including successes, challenges and lessons learned.

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Moderator

Kathy Hollinger

President + CEO

Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW)

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Ashok Bajaj

Founder

Knightsbridge Restaurant Group

Rasika + Rasika West End + Bibiana

Jenna Huntsberger

Founder

Whisked!

Thor Cheston

Co-Founder

Right Proper Brewing Company

Shane Mayson

Director of Business Development

J L Restaurant Group

Hank's Oyster Bar + Hank's Pasta Bar  + Hank's Cocktail Bar

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Starting your own business and picking the right niche in no time

Join the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs and the Washington DC Economic Partnership for the sixth annual Entrée DC program, an event that connects the food and beverage industry with DC public and private sector resources. Connect with budding entrepreneurs, thriving businesses and industry giants disrupting the hospitality industry in DC. Hear from leaders in the field about how to market, grow and expand your business. Sit down with permitting specialists to learn the ins and outs of regulation and find the right suppliers for your food and beverage industry needs. 

Ask the Experts: Navigating the Regulatory Process

Connect with DC’s regulatory specialists to learn how to navigate regulations, permitting processes and licensing necessary to open and operate a food + beverage business. Receive details of starting, owning and operating a food and beverage business in the city from filing for the right business license to submitting for certifications to meeting safety requirements.


Moderator


HARRIETT A. BROADIE, Program Manager, Business Licensing Division, Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA)

 

Panelists


SEAN GORDY, Manager, Licensing Division, Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA)

JAMES LESANE, Senior Tax Officer, Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR)

JACQUELINE COLEMAN, DC Health 

Access to Capital + Financing

Financing can be a significant obstacle for entrepreneurs looking to start or expand their business. A panel of banking, community investment funds and government experts will discuss how to secure financing, establish a credible track record, understand interest rates, and obtain additional financing options for food and beverage businesses.


Moderator

 

SYBONGILE COOK, Great Streets + Retail Director, Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED)


Panelists

 

THEDFORD COLLINS, Special Assistant, Office of the Commissioner, Department of Securities, Insurance and Banking (DISB) 

AMANDA GANT, Small Business Lending Officer, DC, Latino Economic Development Center

SONJA SANDERS WELLS, Senior Vice President + Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking Group, City First Bank


Marketing Trends to Enhance Your Brand

Join a group of marketing strategists for a panel discussion about how to enhance your brand using cost effective marketing resources to address an evolving business landscape. Understand how to maximize exposure, adapt to consumer trends and increase your customer base by leveraging high impact marketing tools while enhancing the customer experience.


Moderator


MICHAEL AKIN, President, LINK Strategic Partners

 
Panelists


KAREN BAKER, Founder, 7Concepts

BRITTANY FLOYD, Director Social + Digital Media, Social Driver

MAGGIE O'NEILL, Principal + Chief Creative, SWATCHROOM

Leveraging Technology in the Food + Beverage Industry

Learn how technology trends are impacting ways to start, grow, and expand your business while increasing your bottom line. With the rise of third-party delivery platforms, mobile and online ordering, and digital programs, discover how businesses are adapting to reduce labor costs and overhead while evolving their business models to prepare for the future of the food and beverage industry.


Moderator


AL GOLDBERG, Founder, MESS HALL

 

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DEBORAH MATTELIANO, Mid-Atlantic Sales Manager, Uber Eats

PAUL RUPPERT, President, Warehouse Industries

DAVID SMELSON, Sales Director, MICROS Mid-Atlantic


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Interested in being a part of the WeDC Tasting Room? We're looking for great DC food and beverage companies to provide samples of their awesome products to the who's-who of the DC hospitality industry. CLICK HERE

Partners + Exhibitors

Entrée DC is a perfect opportunity to support the District’s food and beverage community while promoting your company to over 500 expected attendees.

 

For sponsorship inquiries,

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Kristina Noell

Director Business Development &
Strategic Alliances

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WeDC Tasting Lounge

We're looking for local DC food and beverage companies to provide samples of their awesome products to the who's-who of the DC hospitality industry. 


Interested in being a part of the WeDC Tasting Lounge, please contact:


Lee Perine

Manager, Small Business & Entrepreneurship


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