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March 2-5, 2026
Los Angeles Convention CenterLos Angeles, CA

Catersource + The Special Event Schedule 2026

Regenerative Talent: How to Grow & Keep Your Best People

Anthony Lambatos  (The Coach/Owner, Footers Catering and MIBE)

Location: 404AB

Date: Tuesday, March 3

Time: 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Pass Type: All Access, Catersource Conference Pass, Combined CS/TSE Conference Pass - Get your pass now!

Track: CS-Leadership & Professional Development, CS-Business, Financials & Operations

Vault Recording: TBD

Audience Level: Advanced

A flourishing farm doesn't just happen — it requires planting, nurturing, and ongoing care. The same is true for your team.

Growth is one of the top priorities for today's employees — and a critical factor in keeping them engaged and loyal. Developing people isn't just a feel-good initiative; it's a long-term strategy for sustained success.

In this session, Anthony will share how to create a regenerative talent culture — an environment where your people grow, thrive, and contribute at higher levels year after year.

You'll explore practical ways to leverage apprenticeships, internships, training programs, and leadership development opportunities to build your own pipeline of future stars. From technical skills to mindset and culture-building, you'll learn what it takes to develop talent from within so they don't just stay — they stay energized and continue to elevate your entire organization.

Leave with actionable ideas to transform your team into a flourishing garden of possibility — one that yields results for years to come.