Hospitality and Entertainment Industry Partnership Virtual Meeting

Meeting Purpose

This Hospitality & Entertainment Industry Partnership employer convening is designed to connect employers with practical workforce resources, funding opportunities, and strategic support available through local, state, and federal partners. The session will highlight tools employers can immediately access to strengthen hiring, retention, training, and workforce sustainability across the hospitality and entertainment sector.

What Employers Will Gain

• Direct access to workforce, training, and rehabilitation resources
• Insight into hiring and retention supports tailored to hospitality businesses
• Opportunities to build relationships with service providers and industry peers
• Clear pathways to navigate workforce systems and employer support programs

Featured Presenters

Kamara Edwards
Hospitality Consultant
Kamara Edwards brings industry-driven insight into workforce strategy, employer engagement, and operational best practices within hospitality. Her presentation will focus on practical approaches employers can use to strengthen talent pipelines, improve workforce performance, and leverage industry-specific supports.

Frank Casper
FTK Hospitality
Frank Casper will share employer-centered perspectives on workforce development, highlighting real-world strategies, partnerships, and resources that support business growth, employee advancement, and operational resilience in hospitality settings.

Kruti Patel
Business Services Representative (BSR)
U.S. Department of Labor – Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Kruti Patel will outline how employers can access services through the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, including talent recruitment, accommodations support, and workforce retention strategies. Employers will learn how these resources can support inclusive hiring and long-term workforce success.

Tisha Strong

Financial Consultant Business Credit| Business Funding| Personal Credit| LLC Set Up| Credit Repair

Who Should Attend

• Hotel, restaurant, food service, lodging, tourism, and entertainment employers
• HR leaders, operations managers, and business owners
• Employers seeking workforce solutions, partnerships, or hiring supports

Why Participate

This convening is a streamlined opportunity for employers to learn, connect, and engage with workforce partners who understand the unique needs of the hospitality and entertainment industry—while building meaningful connections that extend beyond this session.