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SUMMARY:Taste & Talk Food & Beverage Speed Networking
DESCRIPTION:LET'S TALK BUSINESS\, FOOD & OPPORTUNITY!\n\n\n\nATTENTION FOOD\, BEVERAGE & HOSPITALITY ENTREPRENEURS!\n\n\n\nAre you looking to grow your food business\, launch a restaurant\, expand your network\, or connect with industry professionals? \n\n\n\nThe Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at SIUE\, in partnership with Social Kitchen\, invites you to:\n\n\n\nThis exciting event brings together aspiring entrepreneurs\, established business owners\, industry experts\, and potential partners for an evening of networking\, collaboration\, and opportunity!\n\n\n\n  Date: Wednesday\, November 4\, 2026\n\n Time: 5:00 PM   6:30 PM\n\n\n\n Location: Big Meechie's\n\n3401 Century Dr.\n\nGranite City\, IL 62040\n\n\n\n Cost: FREE!\n\n Pre-registration is REQUIRED!\n\n\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\n\n    Restaurant owners and aspiring restaurateurs\n\n  Food truck operators\n\n  Food and beverage entrepreneurs\n\n  Farmers and agricultural producers\n\n  Franchise and multi-location business operators\n\n  Food processing and packaging professionals\n\n  Investors\, business mentors\, and industry experts\n\n  Anyone looking to build connections in the food and hospitality industry!\n\n\n\nWHAT TO EXPECT:\n\n  Connect with experienced industry leaders and entrepreneurs\n\n  Meet potential business partners\, investors\, and advisors\n\n  Learn from professionals in the food and hospitality industry\n\n  Discover opportunities to grow and expand your business\n\n  Build valuable connections through networking\n\n  Enjoy light refreshments while making new connections!\n\n\n\nWhether you're just getting started or looking to take your business to the next level\, this is a great opportunity to CONNECT\, COLLABORATE & GROW!\n\n\n\nHOW TO REGISTER:\n\nScan the QR code on the flyer to pre-register and secure your spot!\n\n\n\nGreat ideas start with great connections! Don't miss this opportunity to meet the people who can help turn your business goals into reality!
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:LET&#39\;S TALK BUSINESS\, FOOD &amp\; OPPORTUNITY!<br />\n<br />\nATTENTION FOOD\, BEVERAGE &amp\; HOSPITALITY ENTREPRENEURS!<br />\n<br />\nAre you looking to grow your food business\, launch a restaurant\, expand your network\, or connect with industry professionals?&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\nThe Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at SIUE\, in partnership with Social Kitchen\, invites you to:<br />\n<br />\nThis exciting event brings together aspiring entrepreneurs\, established business owners\, industry experts\, and potential partners for an evening of networking\, collaboration\, and opportunity!<br />\n<br />\n&#128467\;&#65039\;Date: Wednesday\, November 4\, 2026<br />\n&#9200\;Time: 5:00 PM &ndash\; 6:30 PM<br />\n<br />\n&#128205\;Location: Big Meechie&#39\;s<br />\n3401 Century Dr.<br />\nGranite City\, IL 62040<br />\n<br />\n&#128176\;Cost: FREE!<br />\n&#128226\;Pre-registration is REQUIRED!<br />\n<br />\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?<br />\n&#128104\;&zwj\;&#127859\; Restaurant owners and aspiring restaurateurs<br />\n&#128666\; Food truck operators<br />\n&#129473\; Food and beverage entrepreneurs<br />\n&#127793\; Farmers and agricultural producers<br />\n&#127978\; Franchise and multi-location business operators<br />\n&#128230\; Food processing and packaging professionals<br />\n&#128188\; Investors\, business mentors\, and industry experts<br />\n&#129309\; Anyone looking to build connections in the food and hospitality industry!<br />\n<br />\nWHAT TO EXPECT:<br />\n&#9989\; Connect with experienced industry leaders and entrepreneurs<br />\n&#9989\; Meet potential business partners\, investors\, and advisors<br />\n&#9989\; Learn from professionals in the food and hospitality industry<br />\n&#9989\; Discover opportunities to grow and expand your business<br />\n&#9989\; Build valuable connections through networking<br />\n&#9989\; Enjoy light refreshments while making new connections!<br />\n<br />\nWhether you&#39\;re just getting started or looking to take your business to the next level\, this is a great opportunity to CONNECT\, COLLABORATE &amp\; GROW!<br />\n<br />\nHOW TO REGISTER:<br />\nScan the QR code on the flyer to pre-register and secure your spot!<br />\n<br />\nGreat ideas start with great connections! Don&#39\;t miss this opportunity to meet the people who can help turn your business goals into reality!<br />\n
LOCATION:Location: Big Meechie's 3401 Century Dr. Granite City\, IL 62040
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