Hospitality Minnesota

09/08/2026

🧽 Week 2 of National Food Safety Month: Cleaning & Sanitizing

A clean kitchen is about more than appearances. When cleaning and sanitizing become daily habits, you reduce risk and help create an environment where food safety can thrive.

Grab this week's bundle and more resources here: www.hospitalityminnesota.com/nfsm26/

Register to join the September 15 National Food Safety Month Webinar here: event.on24.com/wcc/r/5251188/C44102BA91E1E1945F2C7E37D11BA36E

Hosptality Minnesota is excited to once again bring you everything you need for a safe facility and a well-educated staff.

09/02/2026

📢 We're excited to welcome Michele Roy and J. Marie Fieger of Nemer Fieger to the 2026 Hospitality Conference lineup. The conference is set to take place from September 27–29, 2026, at the Hilton Minneapolis Downtown.

✅Register for the Conference now: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/2026-hospitality-conference-1598473?sourceTypeId=Website

🛎️About Michele: Michele Roy brings over 25 years of experience in client service, campaign ex*****on, and event planning and support. As Senior Account Executive, she manages daily schedules, coordinates project timelines, and keeps all the moving pieces of a campaign on track.

📈About J. Marie: J. Marie Fieger grew up in the family advertising business and now serves as Chief Executive Officer of Nemer Fieger & Associates. She is energized by the opportunity to lead a talented, dedicated team and to maintain client relationships that, in many cases, span decades.

✅Discover how to market your brand and register for the 2026 Hospitality Conference: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/2026-hospitality-conference-1598473?sourceTypeId=Website

09/01/2026

🍽️ September is ServSafe National Food Safety Month!

We're starting with the foundation of every strong food safety program — culture. When food safety becomes part of how your team thinks and works every day, compliance turns into confidence and protecting guests becomes second nature.

Grab this week's Food Safety Culture Recipe Card and more resources here: info.servsafe.com/nfsm-26-wk1/

Register to join the September 15 National Food Safety Month Webinar here: event.on24.com/wcc/r/5251188/C44102BA91E1E1945F2C7E37D11BA36E?partnerref=sra

09/01/2026

The hotel industry is a vibrant, innovative, and dynamic business - and it's all thanks to our hardworking hotel employees!

08/26/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that Steve Fredlund—bestselling author of Do the Unright Thing and two-time TEDx presenter—is joining the 2026 Hospitality Conference lineup!

Lock in your spot today: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/2026-hospitality-conference-1598473?sourceTypeId=Website

After 30+ years as an actuary, executive, and humanitarian leader in East Africa, Steve understands the realities of leading through uncertainty. His session brings engaging stories, humor, and practical tools to help you and your team make confident decisions and build momentum when work feels heavy.

You and your team won't want to miss this!

📅 September 27–29, 2026
🏨 Hilton Minneapolis Downtown

👥 Team Discount: Save $50 per attendee when registering 3 or more team members: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/2026-hospitality-conference-1598473?sourceTypeId=Website

⏰ Hotel Deadline: Book your room block rate by September 4: book.passkey.com/go/HospitalityMinnesotaAnnualConf

08/21/2026

Speaker Announcement: Blois Olson joins the 2026 Hospitality Conference!

Read the announcement here: hospitalityminnesota.growthzoneapp.com/news-center/Details/2026-hospitality-conference-speaker-spotlight-blois-olson-351383

Known to many as “Mr. Minnesota,” Blois Olson (Founder & Principal of Fluence Media) will take the stage Tuesday, September 29 at the Hilton Minneapolis Downtown!

For three decades, Blois has been at the forefront of Minnesota’s political, economic, and business landscape. As a veteran media strategist and WCCO Radio contributor, his insights are trusted by leaders across the state and nation.

What to expect in his session: Navigating political uncertainty and rapid news cycles isn't easy. Join Blois for a timely conversation on how you and your business can distinguish fact from fiction during times of unrest, helping you make informed decisions for your organization.

🗓️ September 27–29, 2026 📍 Hilton Minneapolis Downtown

Don't miss out on Minnesota’s premier hospitality event. Secure your spot or exhibitor booth today!

Click here to see the line up of speakers and register your team to attend: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/2026-hospitality-conference-1598473?sourceTypeId=Website

08/19/2026

Hospitality Minnesota is now accepting nominations for the Stars of the Industry Awards. Whether it's the unsung hero on your dishwasher or grounds crew, an exceptional front desk team member, or an outstanding manager, we want to hear their story.

Submit your nomination today: https://hospitalityminnesota.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Form/Fill/p8wb8HEr

Deadline to nominate: October 22, 2026

08/13/2026

Hospitality operators - join us next month at the Hilton Minneapolis Downtown for the 2026 Hospitality Conference. Get $50 off registrations of 3 or more and book your stay before September 4th to max out your savings!

08/11/2026

Advancing Hospitality in Minnesota? Sounds like fun! I’m in.

Join us at the 2026 Hospitality Conference, September 27-29, at the Hilton Minneapolis Downtown! Register at the event calendar link in our bio!

Join us at Legends Club MN September 14 for our annual Golf Tournament—foursomes are almost sold out! Register via our event calendar, link in bio!

Donate to our foundation to support our industry’s workforce!

Today is Minnesota’s Primary Election! Vote for advocates of hospitality now and in November, and join us and other hospitality advocates next year for our Day at the Capitol!

08/06/2026

Foursomes for September 14's Hospitality Golf Tournament at Legends Club are almost sold out! Register while you still can: https://members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/2026-hospitality-minnesota-golf-tournament-1539058?sourceTypeId=Website