BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Halifax X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Halifax BEGIN:VEVENT UID:949@devourfest.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20241025T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20241025T103000 DTSTAMP:20241022T131613Z URL:https://devourfest.com/program/game-changers-new-canadians-changing-th e-face-of-food-hospitality-community/ SUMMARY:GAME CHANGERS–New Canadians Changing the Face of Food\, Hospitali ty & Community DESCRIPTION:The dynamic and diverse Canadian diaspora is revolutionizing th e culinary and hospitality landscape. Meet three visionary industry leader s\, who through their unwavering tenacity\, bold activism\, and inspiring vision\, are redefining cuisine and setting new standards for hospitality in the country. Hosted by Donna Harding and featuring Beatrice Stutz (Le C aveau Restaurant\, Grand Pré Wines\, Grand Pré)\, Hakan Uluer (Bertossi Group\, Halifax)\, and .Joe McGuinness (Legendary Hospitality\, Halifax).\ n\nTicket Price: $15.00 regular\, $12.00 student/senior\nSponsored by Atla ntic Lotto\n\nModerator Donna Harding\n\nDonna Harding is a visionary thin ker with a tremendous passion for people\, community\, and real estate. He r quest for challenge led her on her journey—from Senior Naval Officer i n the Canadian Navy to successful real estate broker and co-owner of Engel &\; Völkers in Nova Scotia. Her energy thrives off the success of oth ers so she has added teaching\, coaching\, and mentoring to her portfolio. Amongst her many qualifications\, Harding holds the FRI designation and i s a teacher with the National REIC faculty. She holds both a CIPS and SRES designations and is Vice Chair (Past Chair) of the Board for CUA\, Chair of HR/Governance with the Halifax Chamber of Commerce\, Chair of the Finan ce Committee with REIC\, and a Director with Commissionaires of NS. Her lo ve of people also extends to the many charities she supports including Spe cial Olympics and A Home for Everyone. @donnaharding8643\n\nBeatrice Stutz \n\nBorn and educated in Switzerland\, Beatrice Stutz and her family reloc ated to Nova Scotia in 2000\, when they established the acclaimed Domaine de Grand Pré Winery and Le Caveau Restaurant. After 20 successful years\, Stutz\, along with her husband and business partner Chef Jason Lynch\, op ened Cumin Kitchen &\; Drink and the boutique hotel The Inn at Grand Pr é Winery in 2021. Two years ago\, she assumed the position of CEO for Dom aine de Grand Pré\, with the winery\, restaurant\, and inn recognized as premier destinations for travellers from around the world. Additionally\, Stutz serves as an executive board member of both the Nova Scotia Tourism Industry Association and Wine Growers Nova Scotia\, chairs the Nova Scotia Icewine Festival Association\, and is a key contributor to the Devour! Th e Food Film Fest core team. @beatricestutz @lecaveaurestaurant @grandprewi nes @cumin.kitchen\n\nHakan Uluer\n\nHakan's dedication to providing top-n otch service and unforgettable dining experiences has solidified The Berto ssi Group's reputation as a leader in the Halifax culinary scene. With a f ocus on fresh\, quality ingredients and a commitment to hospitality\, each restaurant under the Bertossi umbrella offers a unique and inviting atmos phere that keeps guests coming back for more. Water Polo\, the latest addi tion to the group\, showcases Hakan's passion for seafood and his desire t o create a welcoming space for all who walk through the doors. With Hakan at the helm\, The Bertossi Group continues to set the standard for excepti onal dining in Halifax. @h.uluer @ourbicyclethief @ristoranteamano @lafras cahfx @ilmercatohfx @paneecirco @waterpolo\n\nJoe McGuinness\n\nBorn in Du blin\, Ireland\, Joe grew up in a B&\;B household\, fostering his passi on for hospitality. He studied Hotel Management in Galway before leaving f or a successful 21-year career with Sheraton Hotels\, holding various mana gement roles in cities like Frankfurt\, Munich\, Baltimore\, San Diego\, a nd Halifax. After his tenure at Sheraton\, Joe worked with Westin and Fox Harb'r Resort before founding his own business\, Platinum Hospitality Inc. \, which operates Durty Nelly’s\, the busiest Irish pub in Eastern Canad a. A co-founder and chair of the Halifax Savour Festival since 2002\, Joe is a former President of the Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia and ser ves on the board of the Downtown Halifax Business Commission. Now a proud Canadian citizen\, Joe lives in Halifax with his wife and children. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://devourfest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/0 9/Devour-Placeholding-Slide.png CATEGORIES:EVENT,PANEL LOCATION:Devour! Studios C\, 360 Main Street\, Wolfville\, Nova Scotia\, B4 P1C4\, Canada GEO:45.091942;-64.359045 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=360 Main Street\, Wolfville \, Nova Scotia\, B4P1C4\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Devour! Studio s C:geo:45.091942,-64.359045 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR