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virtually and once annually for an ECEP Symposium,
where the group shares best practices, focuses on
learning and innovation, and advocacy for the entire
industry.
cM What’s next for Proof of the Pudding, and you?
an The future is very bright mainly due to our talent
POPStars gather at the annual Hunger Walk in 2023
to support the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
prepared to lead when our industry faced unprecedented circumstances like a shutdown and global pandemic. Yet this did not sit well with myself and a core
group of my industry peers. Together we spent a lot of
time helping each other navigate the pandemic, and
coming out of it we collectively decided we would only
approach the future from a position of better strength.
Out of this came the creation of Elite Catering Event
Professionals (ECEP) which is comprised of an amazing
collection of the nation’s top catering organizations.
This invitation-only group (less than 20) is already
spending significant money on advocacy for the top
issues that face the catering industry. We meet monthly
and people. In our industry, to be the best you must
have amazing food and exceptional service. None of
that happens without a great team of diverse human
beings. We are essentially in the people business as
they make the difference in what we do every single
day. The future looks bright as we are well positioned
for growth in a myriad of different market segments.
Our recent partnership with Bruin Capital is a
game changer for our organization. We are debt free
and in a position of financial strength for continued
organic growth, mergers and acquisitions and strategic growth in the sports and entertainment market
segment. In addition to capital, Bruin brings a wealth
of strategic expertise and high-level relationships that
are helping to make our business better for our many
valued clients.
Cindy Morley is a staff writer for James magazine and James
Magazine Online.
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