Thanks to the tremendous support of our 2010 Corporate Sponsors, Supporters, Strategic Alliances, friends, volunteers and all of those who have supported us since the beginning, we have continued to grow and provide the services and programs which have changed lives. Your financial support has allowed us to assist, mentor and motivate countless students interested in the culinary and hospitality profession. Thank you for your continued support.
2010 Corporate Sponsors
Beam Global Spirits Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. is the fourth largest premium
spirits company in the world, with eight of the world’s top-100 premium
spirits in our portfolio and $2.5 billion in revenue. Our offerings
include: Jim Beam Bourbon, Canadian Club whisky, Courvoisier Cognac, Laphroaig scotch, Sauza Tequila, Larios gin, Whisky DYC, Teacher’s Scotch, and DeKuyper® cordials. Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Inc. is part of Fortune Brands Inc. (NYSE:FO), a leading consumer brands company recently named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune magazine.
Compass Group Compass Group North America is the leader in food management and hospitality. By combining fresh ideas with the industry’s greatest talent, we continue to set the standards for food and service excellence. With associates throughout the US, Mexico and Canada, Compass
Group North America had revenues of $9.2 billion in 2009. With 386,000
associates worldwide, its parent company, UK-based Compass Group PLC had revenues of ₤13.4 billion in the year to September 30, 2009.
Electrolux is one of the world's leading
international appliance companies. We are a part in the daily life of
hundreds of millions of families around the world. Each year, some
40 million consumers in more than 150 countries choose our products,
such as cookers and cooktops, ovens, fridges and freezers, dishwashers,
washing machines, tumble dryers, room air conditioners and vacuum
cleaners. That translates to two products bought from us every second,
every day of the year. In addition, we help hundreds of thousands of professional users
manage and develop their businesses with our solutions for professional
food service and commercial laundry.
FoodNetwork (Scripps Network) The FoodNetwork is a unique lifestyle network and Web site that strives to be more than cooking. The network is committed to exploring new and different ways to approach food - through pop culture, competition, adventure, and travel - while also expanding its repertoire of technique-based information. Food Network is distributed to more than 96 million U.S. households and averages more than seven million Web site users monthly.
Hobart Corporation Hobart makes a full line of equipment for the foodservice and food
retail industry, including cooking, food preparation, warewashers,
weigh wrap, Baxter baking and Traulsen refrigeration. We support our
customers when and where it counts the most. In the field, at your
place. With nearly 200 locations and 1,700 factory-trained service
representatives across the country, we’re always close by to install,
maintain and service your equipment.
Passion and commitment make it possible to realise even the most ambitious dreams. We believe in customer satisfaction, technological development and the value of quality. We improve
customer’s profits and life through the best technologies in chilling,
the best professionals on the market and continuos research. We acknowledge the human and professional value of the people who work with us. We believe in honesty, trust, cooperation and mutual respect.
Kamau Sage & Associates Inc (KSA) KSA is an African/Native American owned and operated Foodservice Consulting/Design firm specializing in commercial and high end domestic facility design, nationally and internationally. The 28 years we have dedicated to our profession and our clients has built a reputation of integrity and attention to detail with each project we undertake – both in the scope of our work and our ability to coordinate with project design teams. We establish a climate in which the relationship between our firm and the client is a positive, enjoyable and profitable experience.
Manhattan Fruit Exchange A
wholesale and retail fruit and vegetable company supplying some of the
finest restaurants and hotels in New York City for over 20 years.
Manhattan Fruit Exchange services over 800 eateries around the New York
City metropolitan area as well as to the general public at the same low
wholesale prices. Quality is the biggest key to success. We establish a
climate between our firm and our clients
Marriott International Marriott International, Inc., is a leading lodging company. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott. With 14 Marriott brands and more than 3,100 hotels and resorts
worldwide, there's a lot to learn about Marriott International. As a
leader in the hospitality industry, we enjoy outstanding name
recognition, exceptional customer preference, unprecedented
international locations and a reputation for operational excellence.
Sodexo Clients and customers entrust Sodexo to create an outstanding experience for the people we serve. Sodexo's 110,000 U.S. employees focus their talents, expertise, and unique perspectives on making every day a better day for clients, their customers and for each other. That's what it takes to be the leader in integrated food service and facilities management.
2010 Corporate Supporters ACF Comfortable Chef Customer Support International Deutsche Bank Hyatt Hotels and Resorts Implant Spa JetBlue Airways Lance, Inc. Loews Hotels Make My Cake Bakery Viking Range Corporation
2010 Wine and Beverage Sponsors 57 Main St. Imports American Lamb Board Beam Global Buckhead Beef Company Courvoisier Heaven Hill Distillers JTE Spirits New York Wine & Grape Foundation Peconic Bay Winery / North Fork of Long Island Pernod Ricard USA Sidney Frank Imports The Winery & Muralhas de Moncao William J Deutsch & Sons / Southern Wine & Spirits
Past Corporate Sponsors and Supporters Allied Domecq American Airlines American Culinary Federation ARAMARK Avon Products Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Chef Magazine Coach’s Low Country Brands Coca-Cola Essence Magazine July Organic Snacks Kitchen-Aid Whirlpool Loews Hotels Little i Maple Leaf Farms NAFEM NASFT Pepsi Republic National Distributing Company Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Southern Wine & Spirits of Kentucky Ted’s Montana Grill Thermador Bosch Gaggenau TMI Food Group Tortuga Imports Tyson Foods Wholesome Sweeteners WoodStone Corp. Zwiling J A Henckels, LLC
BCA 7th Annual Global Food and Wine Experience August 25, 2010
The BCA will again be hosting its annual Global Food and Wine Experience entitled "Celebrate Diversity in Food and Wine" at The Prince George Ballroom on Thursday, September 30, 2010 in New York City, from 7 PM to 10:30 PM. Wine and Food Enthusiasts will join wine purveyors, restaurateurs, and....
Johnson & Wales, Culinary Institute of America, and the BCA take historical step in honoring the first Black Graduate of CIA, Jefferson Evans, in honor of Black History Month January 26, 2010
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BCA 7th Annual Food and Wine Event September 30, 2010
The BCA will again be hosting its annual Global Food and Wine Experience entitled "Celebrate Diversity in Food and Wine" at The Prince George Ballroom on Thursday, September 30, 2010 in New York City, from 7 PM to 10:30 PM. Wine and Food Enthusiasts will join wine purveyors, restaurateurs, and....