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• Webinar: Crafting Your Brand Story: Inspiring Employees, Residents, and Prospects

  • When
    Monday, September 08, 2025
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    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Your brand story isn’t just about differentiation—it’s about connection. In this interactive session, learn how to identify your organization’s core values and craft a narrative that resonates with employees, potential residents, and their families. A strong brand story can attract and retain top talent, inspire loyalty, and foster trust with new and prospective residents. Discover how to deliver a compelling elevator pitch that communicates your unique value, builds relationships, and sets you apart in the marketplace.

  Key Takeaways:

  • Develop a concise, impactful pitch to articulate your value to employees, residents, and prospects.
  • Learn how to align your organization’s story with the needs and expectations of your audience.
  • Explore strategies to inspire trust and engagement among employees, current residents, and potential newcomers.

  Presenter: Andy Siegel, Head of Employer Brand | Enterprise Brand Strategy at TIAA

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• SDA & LeadingAge NC Hospitality Summit for Operators

  • When
    Thursday, October 09, 2025
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    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    The Sharon at SouthPark

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  Senior Living Professionals Registration

  Location: The Sharon at SouthPark, 5100 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210

  Date: October 9, 2025

  Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm ET

  
  

  Hosted by the Senior Dining Association and LeadingAge North Carolina, this one-day summit brings together senior living professionals, dining leaders, and industry partners for meaningful conversations and actionable takeaways. The agenda will spotlight dining innovation, workforce development, and leadership growth—focusing on strategies that strengthen culture, inspire teams, and elevate the hospitality experience across communities.

  

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• SDA & LeadingAge NC Hospitality Summit to Exhibit & Sponsor

  • When
    Thursday, October 09, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    The Sharon at SouthPark

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  Exhibit & Sponsor Registration

  
  

  Hosted by the Senior Dining Association 
  and LeadingAge North Carolina

  
  

  Location: The Sharon at SouthPark, 5100 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210

  Date: October 9, 2025

  Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm ET

  Position your brand in front of North Carolina’s senior living decision-makers at this one-day, high-impact event focused on dining, hospitality, and workforce innovation. 

  Sponsorship Includes:

  • 2 Complimentary registrations
  • Participation in all sessions & meals
  • 6ft Display table in the Industry Partner Showcase 
  • Logo placement on event marketing materials
  • Verbal recognition during the event 
  • Post-event registration list 

  
  

  

  NO REFUNDS.  

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• Webinar: The Future of Senior Living Hospitality: Emerging Trends and Dining Innovations

  • When
    Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  How can innovative approaches transform senior living dining? This panel of industry leaders will explore how emerging trends enhance resident experiences, foster a greater sense of community, and improve operational efficiency. From modern dining concepts to technology-driven enhancements, discover practical ideas to create engaging, future-ready dining environments in your community.

  Key Takeaways:

  • How innovative dining spaces can foster social connections and elevate resident experiences
  • Practical strategies to enhance efficiency while maintaining a high level of hospitality
  • The role of new technologies in shaping the future of senior living dining

  Panelists:

  Dr. Milton McGowian, COO, The Sharon at SouthPark

  Gary McBlain, National Director of Culinary Services, AMICA

  
  

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• Webinar: IDDSI In Action: A step-by-step to implementation and practical demonstration

  • When
    Wednesday, February 25, 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  This session provides a practical and insightful approach to the International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI). Attendees will explore a step-by-step guide to implementing IDDSI within their communities, gain valuable insights from real-world experiences, and witness a live demonstration of techniques for preparing modified-texture meals. The focus will be on creating flavorful and visually appealing dishes that meet IDDSI standards. Participants will leave equipped with actionable strategies to elevate the dining experience for residents requiring mechanically altered diets.

  Key Takeaways:

  • Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the IDDSI framework and its practical applications.
  • Gain actionable steps and insights to effectively implement IDDSI in senior living communities.
  • Learn techniques to elevate the flavor and visual appeal of modified-texture dishes, creating a more enjoyable dining experience. 

  Presenters:

  Emily LaStarza, Sr. Director of Nutrition & Wellness, CCL Hospitality Group

  Vincent Sestili, Director Culinary Operations Support, CCL Hospitality Group

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