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SUMMARY:2026-04 - SipSavorSoul with Chef Danni
DESCRIPTION:The Flavors of SIPSAVORSOUL\n\n\n\nCooking and Storytelling with Chef Danni\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an inspiring and delicious evening with Chef Dannika “Danni” Stevenson\, founder of SIPSAVORSOUL- and one of Northeast Ohio’s most beloved culinary educators. Chef Danni will share her mission-driven work in food access\, wellness\, and community empowerment. Enjoy an uplifting night of storytelling\, flavor\, and connection- paired perfectly with your favorite wines. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker\n\n\n\nDannika Stevenson\n\n\n\nCEO & Owner of SIPSAVORSOUL\, LLC.\n\n\n\n\nBio\n\nDannika Stevenson is a proud Akron native and the CEO & Owner of SIPSAVORSOUL\, LLC. \n\n\n\nHer culinary journey began at the age of four\, cooking and baking alongside her great-grandmother\, Pearl. Over the past 30 years\, Dannika has held a variety of roles in the culinary industry\, including prep cook\, beverage and banquet server\, chef assistant\, culinary instructor\, and most recently\, public speaker. She is highly regarded in the community as a culinary professional with a strong background in culinary arts\, nutrition education\, and public health. \n\n\n\n​Dannika has led more than a thousand cooking classes and demonstrations\, and she maintains longstanding partnerships with organizations such as South Street Ministries\, The Vincent House\, Let’s Grow Akron\, Community Health Center\, Summa Health\, Summit County WIC/Health Department\, Wingfoot Church\, and the LeBron James Family Foundation\, among others. Her culinary talents have been showcased on New Day Cleveland (Fox 8)\, and her recipes have been featured in Taste of Home\, Akron Life Magazine\, Voyage Ohio\, Canvas Rebel\, Hope Magazine\, Aurora Magazine\, and the Akron Beacon Journal. \n\n\n\n​In April 2023\, she won the 330 Flavor Showdown Chopped Competition\, and in November 2023\, she received the Golden Fork Award from the Akron Urban League in recognition of her entrepreneurial success. Today\, Dannika teaches several after-school cooking programs for children and facilitates healthy cooking classes for individuals and families. Her mission is to combat food insecurity and hunger while promoting health and wellness across diverse communities. She is currently working on a children’s story-based cookbook set to be released soon. \n\n\n\n​Dannika is a member of Eta Delta Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority\, Inc.\, and a graduate of numerous leadership programs\, including Leadership Akron’s Diversity on Board Class 3 and Signature Class 41\, the Mayor’s Citizens Institute\, the Neighborhood Leadership Institute of Summit County\, MORTAR\, the Akron Community Foundation’s Institute for Emerging Philanthropists\, and Love Akron’s JEDI Program. \n\n\n\n​In addition to her professional and community commitments\, Dannika has been a licensed foster parent for over nine years. She finds joy in caring for children\, spending time with her beloved chihuahua Monte\, traveling internationally\, discovering new restaurants\, and enjoying classic game shows. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nAdd to Calendar\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFees\n\n\n\nDinner will be provided. Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will also be included in the ticket price. \n\n\n\n$40LEIFT Member or Guest$30Retirees$20Students (21 and older)\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n6:00 PMSocial Networking7:00 PMWine & Chocolate Pairing by our Host: Joel Fink – Proprietor8:00 PMSocial Networking\, Shopping\, Tours
URL:https://leift.org/event/sipsavorsoul-with-chef-danni/
LOCATION:Wolf Creek Winery\, 2637 S Cleveland Massillon Rd.\, Norton\, Ohio\, 44203-6417\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:2026 Golf Outing
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URL:https://leift.org/event/2026-golf-outing/
LOCATION:Signature of Salon Country Club\, 39000 Signature Drive Solon\, Ohio\, 44139\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Suppliers' Expo
DESCRIPTION:Lake Erie Suppliers’ Expo 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nSignature of Solon Country Club\n\n\n\nExplore the latest in food ingredients\, services\, logistics\, and more – all FREE for attendees! Attendees represent all sectors of the food industry\, from packaging to manufacturing\, to R&D and food safety\, to marketing and sales and beyond. \n\n\n\n\nReserve Your Exhibitor Space\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\nLearn More\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttendees\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibitors\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the latest in food ingredients\, services\, logistics\, and more – all FREE for attendees! Attendees represent all sectors of the food industry\, from packaging to manufacturing\, to R&D and food safety\, to marketing and sales and beyond. With professionals in industry\, academia\, and government\, we strive to promote all aspects of the global food system. \n\n\n\nExhibitors also represent all sectors of the food industry as well! Check out the latest in food ingredients\, flavors\, lab equipment\, processing equipment\, food processing\, distributors and contract services. \n\n\n\nAttendees have the opportunity to explore the latest in food ingredients\, services\, logistics\, and more – all for free. Enjoy appetizers and a cash bar throughout the Expo\, then stay around for the social hour from 7-8 PM. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister to Attend\n\n\n\nReserve Your Exhibitor Space\n\n\n\nExpo Floor Plan\n\n\n\n\nSchedule12:00 – 2:30 PMExhibitor Set up3:00 – 6:30 PMExpo with appetizers and cash bar\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nWe are back to the Signature of Solon Country Club! Join us as we return to a great location for both the Expo and the Golf Outing. Plenty of hotels to choose from. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMap Out Your Day\n\n\n\nBefore or during the Expo\, check out the floor plan! \n\n\n\nUsing the iOS or Android mobile app? Search “Lake Erie Section IFT 2026 Expo\,” and select it. (If our expo doesn’t immediately show up\, pull down on the search list area to refresh the page) \n\n\n\nOnce you’re viewing our show\, tap the heart icon in the top right corner to save it to your favorites for easier viewing later on. \n\n\n\nCheck out the Floor Plan to view current exhibitors. Search by product and service to map out your day! \n\n\n\n\nExpoFP Web Viewer\n\n\n\nApple App Store\n\n\n\nGoogle Play Store\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 Buyer’s Guide\n\n\n\nMissed last year’s expo? Catch up with who exhibited. \n\n\n\nView 2025 Buyer’s Guide\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpace Information\n\n\n\nExhibitors will enjoy a hall with plenty of space – 8’x6’ area with a 6 foot table\, 2 chairs\, and carpet. Also enjoy a free drink ticket with lunch available for purchase and delivered to you while you set up your booth space. Appetizers and a cash bar will be available all through the Expo. \n\n\n\nFees:\n\n\n\n$425 Early Bird Discount (through 03/13/2026) $450 Standard Fee \n\n\n\nTabletop Includes:\n\n\n\n8’x6′ booth space\n\n\n\n6′ table\n\n\n\n2 chairs\n\n\n\nCarpet\n\n\n\nBooths along wall and red posts have access to electricity for $25.00\n\n\n\nAlso available! Access to kitchen and equipment.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructions: Registering a Booth\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooths with a green fill are open for reservation. \n\n\n\n\nZoom into the map booth below to see more details on each booth – number\, size\, and cost.\n\n\n\nOnce you’ve found the right booth\, click on it to select. The panel on the left should display the relevant booth information.\n\n\n\nWhen you’re ready to move forward\, click “reserve” on the left panel. You’ll be taken to the exhibitor portal to complete your reservation.\n\n\n\nIn the registration page\, you’re able to select booth add-ons & sponsorships to your reservation.\n\n\n\nOnce you’ve selected any add-ons & your information is correctly entered – press “Reserve” at the bottom of the page. You’re all set!\n\n\n\n\nOnce you’ve registered you’ll receive information via the provided email\, as well as the link to your individual exhibitor portal. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMap Out Your Day\n\n\n\nBefore or during the Expo\, check out the floor plan! \n\n\n\nUsing the iOS or Android mobile app? Search “Lake Erie Section IFT 2026 Expo\,” and select it. (If our expo doesn’t immediately show up\, pull down on the search list area to refresh the page) \n\n\n\nOnce you’re viewing our show\, tap the heart icon in the top right corner to save it to your favorites for easier viewing later on. \n\n\n\nCheck out the Floor Plan to view current exhibitors. Search by product and service to map out your day! \n\n\n\n\nExpoFP Web Viewer\n\n\n\nApple App Store\n\n\n\nGoogle Play Store\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve Your Exhibitor Space\n\n\n\nRegister Attendee Badges\n\n\n\nExpo Floor Plan\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 Buyer’s Guide\n\n\n\nMissed last year’s expo? Catch up with who exhibited. \n\n\n\nView 2025 Buyer’s Guide\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPriority Registration Booth Selection\n\n\n\nBanner / Signage at Registration\n\n\n\nLogo / Link on all eMarketing & Suppliers’ Day Webpages\n\n\n\nLogo in Booth on Floor Plan\n\n\n\nLogo on Scrolling Banner on Website\n\n\n\neBlast to LEIFT Membership\n\n\n\nLogo in Header of Floor Plan\n\n\n\nFeatured Listing on Floor Plan\n\n\n\nBuyers’ Guide Ads\n\n\n\nBag Sponsor (Limit of 1)\n\n\n\nLanyard Sponsor (Limit of 1)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLake Erie\n\n\n\nGold\n\n\n\n$1000\n\n\n\n\n\n✅\n\n\n\n✅\n\n\n\n✅\n\n\n\n✅\n\n\n\n✅\n\n\n\n✅\n\n\n\n✅\n\n\n\n✅\n\n\n\nFull Page ($200)\n\n\n\n🚫\n\n\n\n🚫\n\n\n\n\nPurchase\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOhio River\n\n\n\nSilver\n\n\n\n$750\n\n\n\n\n\n🚫\n\n\n\n✅\n\n\n\n✅\n\n\n\n✅\n\n\n\n✅\n\n\n\n✅\n\n\n\n🚫\n\n\n\n🚫\n\n\n\nHalf Page ($100)\n\n\n\n🚫\n\n\n\n🚫\n\n\n\n\nPurchase\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuckeye\n\n\n\nBronze\n\n\n\n$500\n\n\n\n\n\n🚫\n\n\n\n✅\n\n\n\n✅\n\n\n\n✅\n\n\n\n✅\n\n\n\n🚫\n\n\n\n🚫\n\n\n\n🚫\n\n\n\nLogo ($50)\n\n\n\n🚫\n\n\n\n🚫\n\n\n\n\nPurchase\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSelect Booth Prior toOpen Registration\n\n\n\n\nPurchase ($250)\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase ($500)\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase ($75)\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase ($100)\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase ($300)\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase ($150)\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase ($125)\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase ($100)\n\n\n\n\n\nPurchase ($100)
URL:https://leift.org/event/2026-suppliers-expo/
LOCATION:OH
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