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David Porto (Partner / General Manager, Blue Plate Catering, Inc.)
Autumn Patrick (Accountant, Blue Plate Catering, Inc.)
Location: Grand Ballroom H
Date: Tuesday, February 25
Time: 1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Pass Type: All Access, CS Conference Pass, CS Premium Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass
Track: CS-Business, Financials & Operations, CS-Off-Premise Catering
Associations and Accreditations: LCA member
Vault Recording: TBD
Audience Level: All
Join Partner/General Manager David Porto and Accountant Autumn Patrick (Blue Plate Madison's Money Lady) as they discuss the importance of building a realistic budget. Instead of trying only to maximize sales and minimize costs, David and Autumn will walk attendees through building an accurate financial road map (using Blue Plate's 2025 budget) that will help build a solid foundation and pave the way to success.