NxtGen Network

16/05/2023

12/05/2023

Attention K12 operators, the countdown is on for Ignite 2023!!! Click the link below to join the waitlist!
https://conta.cc/41L10LH

For all our industry members that are interested in partnering for the event of the year, there is still time! Click the link and choose to be a sponsor!
https://conta.cc/41L10LH

04/04/2023

Our Inaugural FM Digizine is Now Available! This newly released report features cutting-edge content from Food Management Editors, industry leaders and experts and exclusive insights to advance your business. It’s free to access and available in an easily consumable & interactive format! Download your copy here: http://ow.ly/XYM850NxaO7

23/03/2023

The AmTab K-12 Symposium was a massive success 👏🎉

Enjoy a video recap of this two-day event filled with learning, networking, and fun!

17/01/2023

NxtGen Networks' January 2023 newsletter 🙌🏽

2023 is shaping up to be an exciting year! Check out NxtGen's 2023 event calendar.     Catch NxtGen Network on tour in 2023! Check back often for updates! View Our 2023 Events Calendar   Minneapolis P

11/08/2022

This episode was filmed live in front of a studio audience as the closing keynote of the 2022 School Nutrition Association of Wisconsin Annual Conference. Our partners for the episode were Fork Farms, creator of the Flex Farm, National Food Group provider of ZeeZees, and TITAN a LINQ solution.

03/05/2022

What started out as our baby (First Taste TV) has evolved, and has become part of something bigger, NxtGen Network!

Be sure to FOLLOW NxtGen Network and our brands under our parent page so we can continue to deliver innovative and engaging content to your feed. Thank you for all of the love and support on what was originally our First Taste TV page! ❤️

We're so much more than First Taste TV now...😁

Creative Marketing & Advertising Agency that builds relationships & passionate about telling stories

20/04/2022

13/04/2022

ANC is right around the corner and we want to with you on July 10th. Child Nutrition Professionals can join the waitlist for a chance to be in our live studio audience for a episode featuring Shannon Solomon, Jessica Shelly, Katie Cossette, and Roy Pistone as well as an award ceremony from Lunchroom Rockstars and food and dancing!

Join the waitlist! https://share.hsforms.com/1uPg2zdPtRDW3wsZF4wDW_g4wjxo

09/03/2022

Happy registered dietitian day to all of the awesome RDs out there!

09/03/2022

Extend School Meal Waivers! H.R. 6613 allows USDA to extend critical pandemic-related child nutrition waivers through SY 2022/23 School nutrition professionals are struggling to plan menus and meal services for next school year. Speak up now! Enter your zip code and click "Check Zip Code" to continu...

25/02/2022

You may remember Scott from First Taste TV Season II, but now he's sharing his story on the big stage! Find out how Scott worked with AmTab to transform his dining space! Watch on March 1st at 1pm EST.

Scott Anderson is a proud father of four children and husband to his beautiful wife Jane. He has been in Education for 30 years. The last seven He has fulfilled the role as Foodservice Director in Madison County schools. Over the last seven years, Scott has successfully developed the finest food service program in all of Kentucky schools receiving the prestigious Kentucky Director of the year award.

25/02/2022

Help us welcome Eve to Next Up! She'll be sharing how she's helped transform district's dining spaces with AmTab on March 1st!

Eve Whitmore has been helping transform schools across the country for the last two years. In charge of AmTab’s Design team, she plays an integral role in helping schools create their dream space. She is involved in the ground floor when it comes to designing world-class food courts that help increase school lunch participation by an average of 25%.

23/02/2022

AS SEEN ON FIRST TASTE TV: James Stoll from AmTab is making an appearance on a special episode of Next Up! Be sure to tune in on March 1st at 1pm EST!

James Stoll has been modernizing learning environments at AmTab for the last three years. He loves serving and working with child nutrition directors across the country to help see their food court vision through. Being able to transform ordinary food courts to extraordinary ones that students love being apart is his favorite part of working for AmTab.

22/02/2022

We're counting down the days until we're back for another episode of with AmTab! Find out they helped our friend Scott Anderson transform his dining spaces! SAVE THE DATE! 3/1 @ 1!

17/02/2022

Our talent for Friday's episode of Next Up... 🔥

Join us for a LIVE conversation around marketing and communications in K-12. We'll have marketing and communications experts on the show sharing tips and tricks on how to market your school nutrition program to stand out from the rest.

REGISTER NOW! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KwfGFxa_ShS_EvHXvj3z3g

14/02/2022

Welcome to Next Up, Jen!

Jen has been working for Tyson K-12 Schools for the last 3.5 years in the K-12 segment. Prior to joining the Tyson team, Jen spent 6 years at OCPS in the Food & Nutrition Services Department as the head of Marketing & Innovation. After graduating from University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management, Jen taught High school for 2 years before transitioning into the field of Marketing & Public Relations in the financial industry. Jen enjoys using creative out-of-the-box thinking to develop solutions in our ever-changing industry.

Don't miss Jen on Next Up this Friday! Register now! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KwfGFxa_ShS_EvHXvj3z3g

11/02/2022

11/02/2022

We're excited to welcome Nisha back to another NxtGen Production! She'll be joining us on 2/18 to talk about all things marketing and communication in K-12.

Register to watch: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KwfGFxa_ShS_EvHXvj3z3g

As the SVP of Marketing at LINQ, Nisha Bagepalli is responsible for creating and accelerating the company’s marketing strategy and brand recognition across the nation. She has significant experience across product marketing, branding, strategic planning, product management and market research. She is focused on driving the company’s mission of helping K-12 industry run better and build stronger schools, by building marketing programs and thought leadership to promote our exceptional product innovation and purpose-driven initiatives.

09/02/2022

We're pretty pumped to have Scotty joining us on our 2/18 marketing and communications episode of ! 👏

Scotty joined Tyson K-12 Schools from Orange County Public schools in Orlando, FL where he was responsible for several departments including marketing, catering, special projects, grants, and community relations. He brings a wealth of Knowledge and experience as he has been in the K-12 food service industry for more than 10 years including being a School Food Service Director at Union Parish School District in Louisiana. Scotty has also held positions with Aramark at Walt Disney World (Assistant Food Service Director) and at Grambling State University (Senior Retail Manager).

REGISTER NOW! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KwfGFxa_ShS_EvHXvj3z3g

07/02/2022

✨Please help us welcome our featured guest for our upcoming LIVE episode of Next Up! Our February 18th episode will be focusing on marketing and communications! ✨

Caron Rowe has been with the school board of Alachua County for over 10 years and has been with the Food Service department since October of 2013 and is currently a Supervisor. She also handles the department's social media accounts, promotions and community engagement. Caron has enjoyed working with the students getting feedback on new recipe items and concept ideas that are being considered being added to the menu. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Florida. Her background in marketing is in the hospitality industry and the senior housing industry. She also owned her own business, publishing a senior housing magazine. Alachua County School Meals-Your Choice Fresh

REGISTER NOW: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KwfGFxa_ShS_EvHXvj3z3g

31/01/2022

In case you missed it, the Urban School Food Alliance was on Next Up LIVE! Watch the episode now!

This episode of Next Up was filmed LIVE on January 28, 2022. In this episode, Marlon Gordon and Breanna Gustafson had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Katie...

25/01/2022

Often times we get excited about new plans or technology, yet never take the time to implement the essential foundation needed to make it operational. Bill Ward, FNS Systems Support Specialist for Hernando County School District, ensures the workflows and technology for the Food and Nutrition staff is optimized-- so they can focus on feeding their students with love. Marlon Gordon and Nisha learn more about the importance of his unique role, the amount of logistics behind one school lunch, and need to involve our communities.

LISTEN NOW:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0BODghdnWktDm7ls47ba1W?si=N0gHwmPMSSCHX_Ab6bstpA

24/01/2022

Don't miss NEXT UP LIVE featuring Urban School Food Alliance! Be a part of the conversation this Friday! Register now!

In this episode, we'll be diving into the UFSA. Who are they? What are they all about? We're about to find out...

21/01/2022

Don’t wait! Save your spot and register now!

Help us welcome Carletta to the show! We're so excited to have her as a guest on the Urban School Food Alliance episode of Next Up LIVE episode next Friday.

Carletta Sweeney, MBA serves as the Operations and Office Manager for the Urban School Food Alliance to assess existing internal processes, identify areas of improvement, and oversee implementation in the best interest of the UFSA. Prior to USFA, Carletta served as Executive Assistant/Chief of Staff for the Family and Community Engagement Office for Baltimore City Schools and Site Coordinator/Program Director for Lake Elkhorn Middle School in Howard County Public Schools. Additionally, she served as Safety Chair for the Executive Council of Howard County PTSA, President of Lake Elkhorn Middle School PTSA, and Education Chair while a member of Changing Destinations: Journey to Excellence Board of Directors. Carletta holds a BBA in Computer Based Information Systems from Howard University and an MBA from University of Maryland University College. She is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success and National Black MBA Association, DC Chapter.

REGISTER NOW! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BcerlG4GRQm6J94mcnnLsg

17/01/2022

We love this!

“It took a while to capture some trust from the kids,” said Jared Veldheer.