The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) hosted its Hospitality Summer Kickoff event on July 1, billed as “the ultimate celebration for Rhode Island’s hardworking hospitality community.” Members gathered at Narragansett Brewery in Providence for an evening of food, ice-cold ’Gansett and summer vibes, all while supporting the RI Hospitality Advocacy Fund. Hospitality business owners and operators gave back to staff by purchasing tickets on their behalf, showing support for the advocacy and efforts that the trade association provides.
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- The RI Hospitality Association (RIHA) hosted its Hospitality Summer Kickoff on July 1 at Narragansett Brewery.
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- Farouk Rajab, President and CEO, RIHA; Jackie Mancini, SVP of Business Operations, Mancini Beverage; and Anthony Pellegrino, Hotelier/Hospitality Consultant, Neptune, an Ash Hotel, and RIHA Board Representative, RI Hospitality Education Foundation (RIHEF).
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- Heather R. Singleton, Chief Operating Officer, RIHA and Tracey Henebury, Area Manager, Performance Food Group.
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- RIHA’s Cindy Stepanian, Director of Operations and Traci Dufresne, Director, RIHEF.
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- Scott Dulieu; Robert MacKenzie, Assistant Vice President-Spirits, Sales Execution, Mancini Beverage; Keith Morris, On-Premise General Manager, Mancini Beverage; Tim Boynton, On-Premise Sales Manager; and Alan Campbell, General Manager, Mancini Beverage – C&C Distributing division.
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- Ryan Moot, Manager, Business Development and Government Affairs, RIHA.
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- Stephanie Ortiz and Dariela Rivas, General Manager, Fogo de Chão.
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- Jake Schiffman, Food and Beverage Consultant, Schiffman Eats and Andrew Greenleaf, RI Market Manager, Bully Boy Distillers.
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- Jon Petrarca, Danny Ryan, Elvira Orozco and Mindy Brennan, Beertenders, Narragansett Brewery.
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- A freshly poured brew in honor of the 50th anniversary of the classic movie “Jaws,” the origin of the “Crush it like Quint” ’Gansett campaign. Narragansett’s July Beer release is Our Shark, a Blood Orange Pale Ale.
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- Victoria Maggiacomo, Manager, Marketing and Events and Maria Jacobo, Director of Latino Affairs/Insurance Services, RIHA.
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- Sam Glynn, Owner, Chomp Kitchen and Drinks and Chairman of the Board, RIHEF with Chomp staff.
Photos by Laura Widness.
