Episode 60
All About NAFEM
The North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers has been part of the foodservice industry for over 70 years. NAFEM Executive Vice President Deirdre Flynn joins the show to provide some background on her organization’s mission and the benefits it provides to manufacturers and operators alike.
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Episode Notes
0:46 – We want to hear from you!
2:17 – Trade shows
2:56 – What NAFEM does
4:51 – A typical day in the booth
7:45 – Memories from the NAFEM Show
8:39 – Deirdre Flynn joins the show
12:15 – The source of Deidre’s drive
14:12 – Levels of NAFEM membership
15:58 – What NAFEM provides to the industry
20:20 – Keeping a finger on the pulse
23:39 – Deirdre’s experience in the industry
25:37 – Feeding America and giving back
32:09 – The NAFEM Board
37:26 – How NAFEM benefits operators
41:52 – Industry research
46:15 – Tips for attending the NAFEM Show
52:44 – Future NAFEM Show sites
54:22 – Upcoming virtual NAFEM experiences
57:52 – Deirdre’s inspirational quote
1:00:54 – Nate’s Notes
1:03:35 – Outro
Like you, we were disappointed when we found out that we could not get together at the NAFEM Show this year. So we wanted to do our part to bring the show experience to you virtually. Overing the coming weeks we will be launching new videos that feature our latest products and training. Enjoy!