Washington, DC, March 26, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) raised a record-breaking $1.6 million during its 27th Annual Ted J. Balestreri Leadership Classic in Pebble Beach, California.

The 27th Annual Ted J. Balestreri Leadership Classic raised a record-breaking $1.6 million in support of the next generation of restaurant, foodservice and hospitality leaders.

The overwhelming support will continue to advance the next generation of leaders in the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry.

“We are thrilled to see so many of the Foundation’s generous supporters raising funds to support the future of this amazing industry,” said Rob Gifford, executive vice president of the NRAEF. “This is an incredible start to 2019, and we look forward to continuing to build on this momentum for the remainder of the year.”  

The highlight from the three day golf event includes a $25,000 gift from Pebble Beach in honor of Ted Balestreri and in celebration of the joint centennials of the National Restaurant Association and Pebble Beach.

The 28^th Annual Ted J. Balestreri Leadership Classic will be held March 25-28, 2020.

Visit ChooseRestaurants.org to get involved with the NRAEF and its work to build pathways to meaningful jobs and careers in restaurants and foodservice.

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Jasmine Jones
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
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jajones@nraef.org

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