We are excited to announce that Robert Irvine, world-class chef, entrepreneur, and dedicated supporter of our nation’s military, will be the special guest speaker at our November BCA Speaker Series.
Irvine will share his business advice as a successful entrepreneur with a family of companies to his credit, from frozen foods and liquor to protein bars, restaurants, a traveling live show, and a namesake foundation that gives back to America’s veterans and first responders.
As the host of Food Network’s hit show Restaurant: Impossible, he has given struggling restaurateurs a second chance to turn their lives and businesses around in over 300 episodes. In addition to his restaurants—Robert Irvine’s Public House at the Tropicana in Las Vegas and Fresh Kitchen by Robert Irvine within the Pentagon—he is the owner of FitCrunch, whose protein bars, powders, and snacks are available nationwide; Robert Irvine Foods, which makes prepared, restaurant-quality dishes available in grocery stores and provides food service to military bases worldwide; and the Lansdale, PA-based Boardroom Spirits, creators of handcrafted vodka, rum, whiskey, and more.
For his charitable work and service on numerous USO tours, Robert is the recipient of several civilian honors, including Honorary Chief Petty Officer of the United States Navy, and the Medal of Honor Society’s Bob Hope Award.
In addition to being the host of Restaurant: Impossible, he has hosted or made guest appearances on a wide variety of shows, including Dinner: Impossible, All-Star Academy, Worst Cooks in America, Next Food Network Star, Next Iron Chef, Guy’s Grocery Games, and many more.
When not filming for television or working overseas with the USO, he can be found on tour with Robert Irvine LIVE, an unpredictable interactive cooking challenge done before a live audience in packed theaters.
He is the distinguished author of four books, the most recent of which is entitled Family Table By Robert Irvine, which is both a cookbook and a meditation on how to bring your family closer using the dinner table. He is also the publisher of Robert Irvine Magazine, a free digital publication delivering workouts, recipes, and motivational content.
He recently released a new business leadership book, Overcoming Impossible, which guests will receive a copy of at the event.
CHARITY SPOTLIGHT
NOVEMBER is National Veterans and Military Families Month
In celebration and support of November National Veterans and Military Families Month, Robert’s Foundation, The Robert Irvine Foundation, will be our featured Charity Spotlight, to shine a light on and raise money for the invaluable work they do to support and strengthen the physical and mental well-being of our service members, veterans, first responders, and their families. RIF provides these heroes with life-changing opportunities that unlock their personal and professional potential through food, wellness, community, and financial support.
EVENING EDITION
Don’t forget, this Speaker Series event is the evening edition, not the breakfast edition. Imagine a perfect blend of our traditional Thursday reception and Friday breakfast as one event. The event begins at 4 PM. For more details and to RSVP, please visit the Member Portal.
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