Michigan Hospitality Foundation

☀️ Michigan ProStart Summer Camp 2026 was a blast!
🥙10 students gathered at St. John's Resort last week for 4 days of culinary and hospitality workshops, including tours of Schoolcraft College and the Cantoro and Dixboro Markets, cooking labs, putting on the golf course, restaurant management courses and more.
🍽️ Thank you to the St. John's Resort and Culinary Team for hosting us!

Our online auction is officially LIVE! Come explore a curated menu of Michigan experiences, from Mackinac Island stays to Detroit sports packages and more, all while helping fund hospitality education and supporting our ProStart & HTM students.

Browse, bid or donate now: https://bit.ly/4weUug5

Note: Winners will be announced by ProStart students at the Traverse City Food & Wine Festival Grand Tasting on August 22. You do not need to be present to win.

Applications are now open for the Fall 2026 Beef & Veal in the Culinary Classroom program!

Funded by the Michigan Beef Industry Commission through the Beef Checkoff, this grant program provides support to culinary schools across Michigan, helping students gain hands-on experience with beef and veal cutting, cookery, nutrition, and food safety.

🗓️ Apply by June 12: https://bit.ly/4fWuyjG

In May, the winning ProStart Competition teams from Van Buren Tech, Plymouth-Canton Educational Park, and Wilson Talent Center attended the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show in Chicago.

The foodservice and hospitality industry event featured over 600 exhibitors, live culinary demonstrations, and industry highlights, including the latest menu trends and business-boosting technologies.

Last month, the winning Tabletop Design team from Wilson Talent Center at the 2026 Michigan ProStart Competition scored a stay at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island!

For this year's Tabletop Design theme, Spring Has Sprung, teams were tasked with four components: developing a menu, developing a table setting, presenting the table and answering critical-thinking questions about their table.

The winning team from Wilson Talent Center included Finney Clarkson and Ruby Kring. Congratulations, and thank you to the Grand Hotel for providing this amazing prize package and judges for the competition! 👏

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 ProStart and Hospitality & Tourism Management graduates! 🎓 Your hard work has paid off, and your future in hospitality is just beginning.

Stay connected with MHF by visiting our alumni page: https://www.mihf.org/alumni.html

Michigan Hospitality & Tourism Management (HTM) educators, don't miss out!

In just one month, June 22–23, MHF is hosting a dynamic training workshop designed to elevate your classroom impact. Gain practical tools, fresh resources, and proven strategies to better engage and support your HTM students.

👉 Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4kS9Emk.

It’s National Waitstaff Day! 🍽️ Today we celebrate and recognize the hardworking waitstaff across Michigan’s hospitality industry who bring dedication, skill, and heart to every guest experience.

ProStart educators, don’t miss your chance to save! Early bird pricing for ProStart Educator Professional Development ends June 30.

Secure your spot now and get ready for a few days of learning, connection, and fresh ideas for your classroom.

🗓️ Wednesday, August 5 - Friday, August 7, 2026
📍 Grand Rapids, MI
➡️ Register: https://bit.ly/3ZXFp40

We're still thinking about the 2026 Michigan ProStart Competition. 🔥

📸 Jamie Geysbeek Photography