Michael Mitloff (LION)

🚀 Maine-Stay Conference 2024: Two Days, One Goal Make your business the place customers go and employees stay. I'm thrilled to be speaking at this year's Maine-Stay Conference in October—an event I've attended the last two years, and one I can't recommend enough! Whether you’re a seasoned marketer or brand new to business, this conference is packed with actionable marketing strategies that are accessible for everyone. Attend and walk away with fresh ideas and clear tasks to up level your brand & confidently grow your business. Maine business owners and marketing professionals—this is your chance to connect, learn, and elevate your business. 🏆 If you’re serious about growth, don’t miss out. #MaineStayConference #BusinessGrowth #MaineBusiness #MarketingStrategies #Leadership

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Culinary Agents Launches HospitalityCareerPaths.com: Empowering Hospitality Professionals with Career Insights and Exclusive Compensation Data   New York, NY – Culinary Agents launches HospitalityCareerPaths.com, a new platform with career insights as well as exclusive pay, benefits and skills data. The site also features career paths and advice from over 500 industry leaders in diverse roles to help aspiring, new, and seasoned workers navigate career growth. “Over the years, we’ve shared compensation insights on a case-by-case basis to assist with job searches and business growth. In doing so, we recognized the broader value of this data and decided to make it available to everyone. Our goal is to make Culinary Agents the most reliable resource for all career-related data, ultimately reshaping how professionals navigate their paths in hospitality,” says Alice Cheng, Founder and CEO of Culinary Agents. The initial launch leverages tens of millions of data points from CulinaryAgents.com. As users contribute, the platform will evolve, providing a dynamic and up-to-date resource for the hospitality industry. Future plans for the site include career mapping and skills features, designed to advance professional growth and career planning in hospitality. Culinary Agents is the hospitality industry's go-to hiring platform and trusted professional community. For over twelve years, we've connected talent and businesses, offering technology solutions that cater to the unique needs of hospitality, including job marketing, applicant tracking, employer branding, and AI-driven candidate matching. We also support talent nationwide with job opportunities and career development resources. As a result of these efforts, we've been able to gather exclusive data and best practices to better serve the industry. For more information, please visit HospitalityCareerPaths.com.

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At Serving Up Support: Maine, we are committed to creating a supportive community for hospitality workers by focusing on mental health and well-being. As we continue to grow, we're excited to share some of our long-term goals and initiatives that will further our mission and make a lasting impact on the industry.: One of our primary goals is to establish a physical location, where we can host events, in-person support group meetings, and provide a safe space for hospitality workers to come together. This dedicated space will allow us to offer more comprehensive support and foster a sense of community among our members. Financial stress is a significant concern for many hospitality workers. To support our members, we aim to expand our financial services offerings, including debt counseling and financial planning resources. By providing these services, we hope to empower our members to achieve financial stability and peace of mind. Access to nutritious food is essential for maintaining mental and physical health. We are committed to launching programs that address food security for hospitality workers, ensuring that they have access to healthy and affordable meals. These initiatives will not only support our members' well-being but also contribute to a healthier and more resilient community. Developing a Comprehensive Wellness Program for Hospitality Workers: Recognizing the physical and mental demands of the hospitality industry, we are excited to introduce a comprehensive wellness program specifically designed for hospitality workers. This program will include a variety of workouts, from strength training and cardio to flexibility and mobility exercises, tailored to fit the busy schedules and unique needs of our members. Additionally, we will incorporate mindfulness practices, health and nutritional advice, and educational materials to promote overall well-being and resilience among hospitality workers. By addressing both physical and mental health, we aim to create a holistic approach to wellness. Building strong partnerships with local businesses, organizations, and government entities is crucial for the success of our initiatives. We are actively seeking collaborations that will help us secure the resources and support needed to achieve our goals. Together, we can create a more supportive and inclusive environment for hospitality workers. We invite you to join us in our mission to support hospitality workers. Whether through volunteering, partnerships, or donations, your involvement can make a significant difference in the lives of those who tirelessly serve others. Together, we can build a brighter future for hospitality workers in Maine and beyond.

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When it comes to creating a positive experience for guests in a short-term rental, ambiance plays a crucial role, including scent. But how do you get rid of stale, musty, or smoky smells? A Central PA cleaning service shares tips. Click here to learn more. https://ow.ly/jGzL50T9p9g #Housekeeping #RentalCleaning #CleaningService #HarrisburgCleaningService

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Check out the newest episode from our Youtube Channel talking about ready-to-go cocktails! Finally, this legislature has passed and is coming Sept. 15th!

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Who else will be at IMEX next week in Vegas? I'm making a list of colleagues to see and want to make sure you are on it. If you are a supplier, let me know your booth number. I want to get lots of pictures this year! Is anyone else staying at Fontainebleau? I just took the Experience Profiles™ quiz, and I am a Unicorn! The Unicorn's level of uniqueness puts them on the cusp of more than one profile. So, if you received the Unicorn profile, that means you’ve gotten a tied profile result. Review the insights of your top-scoring profiles to self-identify your Experience Profile. What is your profile? Take the quiz to find out, and let’s connect at IMEX! https://lnkd.in/gYJAKShM Share your results with your network! In a continued effort to bring Belonging to experiences, we are gifting a Belonging Playbook, Limited First Edition, to the top 5 advocates who drive the most engagement to the Experience Profile Quiz! Interested in attending IMEX? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gdV-nQcS The Experience Profiles™ are a design thinking tool for employing empathy. They help us to understand ourselves & each other better. This year, IMEX has implemented the Experience Profiles™ to support a personalized & meaningful experience. Learn more about Experience Profiles and Storycraft Lab: https://lnkd.in/d6bf79-9 #IMEX24 #ExperienceProfiles #Unicorn

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Vote “No” on Question 5 in Massachusetts this November. Tip Minimum increase from $15 to $20 will increase the Menu Costs or “Service” fees at your favorite local restaurants, especially smaller restaurant groups. Most Hospitality Workers would go elsewhere if they were looking for a stable bi-weekly paycheck. By increasing the tip minimum to $20, tips will decrease and the industry will lose our most talented individuals. Most Servers land somewhere between $25-$40 with the most competent exceeding that range; the system benefits owner/operators and employees alike. Increasing Tip Minimums hurt the Consumer via increased prices and the Worker by consequently impacting the Earning Potential. Making uninformed decisions hurts people, ask a Server if they would rather make $20 or $45 an hour; you would be outraged if your livelihood was at risk. The California Government can do whatever it wants, leave Massachusetts restaurants alone.

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The hotel’s meeting rooms are each named after Manhattan parks – Central Park, Bryant Park, Union Square Park, and Gramercy Park, among others encompassing the hotel’s theme of natural and environmental elements. #IHGLife #InterContinental #MeetingsAndEvents #ConferencePlanning #SuccessfulMeetings #Events #Conferences #EventPlanner #BusinessMeetings #NewYorkMeetings #NYCEvents

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Let’s talk about #tippedwork in #hospitality aka the #serviceindustry. Each state sets their own #minimumwage for #tippedworkers b, which greatly differs across the country. Here in #Pennsylvania, the minimum cash wage is $2.83 per hour with a #tippedcredit wage deduction up to $4.42, which in theory would get the worker up to the #stateminimumwage of $7.25. But constant #disrepect, #poorbehavior, and #lowtipping by guests are adding to the strain on #hospitalityprofessional relying on tips to make ends meet. Be #kind. Have #patience. Don’t be a #jag. And tip your #hospitalityworkers. https://lnkd.in/eWbj8swF

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I look forward to this chat with Noelani (Berkholtz) Schroy! We’ll talk about the Sales perspective to Commercial Strategy and how we #Elevate and meet the demands of today! #ElevateSales #CommercialStrategy #BusinessAcumen #Leadership

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The latest issue of Spa Business magazine dives into the 2024 ISPA Spa Industry Study. Check out the insights from Megan Whitby at https://ow.ly/C6Mm50SqS4N. #ISPADoYou

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