Hospitality

April 14: Crimson Food and Wine Classic at Hamilton Cellars

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – The 2018 Crimson Food and Wine Classic, hosted by Washington State University Tri-Cities, is slated for 6 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at Hamilton Cellars.

Hospitality Business Management revives 1940s tradition — The Bellhop

By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business PULLMAN, Wash. – The School of Hospitality Business Management at Washington State University is renewing a tradition that began in 1940s — The Bellhop, a celebration of the hospitality program featuring a dinner and dancing.

Hospitality curriculum expands with senior living certificate program

By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business PULLMAN – To meet the needs of the rapidly expanding senior living industry, Washington State University has added an online senior living certificate program to its hospitality business management curriculum.

Experienced employee grabs reins as owner with SBDC support

By Hope Belli Tinney, Washington Small Business Development Center EVERETT, Wash. – Carrie deKubber has held just about every position at Bob’s Burgers and Brew over the past 20 years, but thanks to the Washington Small Business Development Center, she added a new title this year — owner.

Secret ingredient to catering business — a good lease agreement

By Hope Belli Tinney, Washington SBDC RENTON, Wash. – You might think delicious and beautifully prepared food is key to a successful catering company, and you would be right. But Kenneth Rogers, co-owner and general manager of Rain City Catering, will tell you the secret to his recent success is a good lease.

Hotel developer, manager receives WSU alumni award

PULLMAN, Wash. – Larry Culver, retired hotel developer and manager, was honored Feb. 25 with the Washington State University Alumni Association Alumni Achievement Award in recognition of his career as an innovative leader in the hospitality industry and his service to WSU.

March 24: Hospitality business school celebrates 85 years

By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business PULLMAN, Wash. – The School of Hospitality Business Management (SHBM) at Washington State University will celebrate its 85th anniversary at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 24, in the CUB senior ballroom. The public is invited.

March 24: Hospitality leaders to give annual business talk

By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business PULLMAN, Wash. – A panel of nine hotel and hospitality industry professionals will share expertise during the annual, public Burtenshaw Distinguished Lecture Series at 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, March 24, in the CUB auditorium at Washington State University.