About Us
Eric Barnachea
CEO & Owner
Susan Richard - Arrighi
Sales and Venue Manager
Teri Schenkel
Senior Sales Consultant
Karen Walters
Catering Event & Staffing Manager
Shelly Demko
Controller
Taz Richard - Arrighi
Field Operations Manager
Robert Masalosalo
Warehouse Manager
Ed Emperador
Field Operations Assistant
California Restaurant Association
We promote and protect industry interests and practices through aggressive lobbying, monitoring the legislative process, initiating grassroots campaigns, boosting political action committees and fighting for policies that support the industry at all levels of government.
Rainbow Chamber of
Commerce
Established in 1999 to give exposure to the LGBT business community, the Rainbow Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley is the largest not-for-profit corporation in greater Silicon Valley for LGBTQ+ businesses comprised of LGBTQ+ and LGBTQ+-supportive business owners and professionals.
San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce
The Silicon Valley Organization, Formerly Called The San Jose/Silicon Valley Chamber Of Commerce Is The Region’s Largest And Oldest Chamber Of Commerce.
We Attract, Uplift And Protect Our Members Through Networking, Advocacy, Community Engagement, Economic Development And Political Action.
Catersource
Catersource, owned by Informa Connect, engages the industry, builds community, and connects caterers to current and reputable products, information, and services relevant to their business. It includes Catersource magazine, various e-newsletters, the Candid Conversations by Catersource podcast, Leading Caterers of America Executive Summit, and the Art of Catering Food (co-sponsored by the International Caterers Association).
Guadalupe River Park
Conservancy
The Guadalupe River Park Conservancy provides community leadership for the development and active use of the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens through education, advocacy and stewardship.
International Live Events
Association
ILEA advances the live events industry by creating an inclusive global community dedicated to personal and business development, and inspiration to elevate all professionals engaged in live events.
ServSafe Dining Commitment
The National Restaurant Association and ServSafe just launched the new, nationwide ServSafe Dining Commitment, a program that allows operators to showcase their ongoing commitment to the health and safety of their employees and guests.
Through this voluntary program, operators commit to following four best practices that are effective means to reduce the spread of COVID-19 as guests and employees return to on-premises dining:
https://restaurant.org/articles/news/servsafe-dining-commitment
Select GCR
SAM is essentially a database of vendors that the government is approved to do business with. It is also the payment mechanism for the Federal Government allowing them to pay a business or entity after they have attained a contract (or grant).
https://selectgcr.com/our-services/sam-registration-and-renewal/
National Association for Catering and Events
Established 60 years ago, the National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) is the go-to resource and community for catering and event professionals nationwide. With more than 40 chapters across the country and 3500 members and growing, NACE empowers catering and event professionals by providing them with industry-leading education, tools and resources, and a vibrant community to learn and grow from.
We are the first non-profit national organization for caterers, event planners and event professionals that provides education, certification and a network of resources for members in all segments of the hospitality industry.