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      • Carol Botwinick
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Author: Brooke Botwinick

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January 13, 2026
By Brooke Botwinick
Food for Thought

Martin Thorson joins as Leader of Convention Center Consulting Practice

JGL Consultants is pleased to announce that Martin Thorson has joined the firm to lead its Convention Center Consulting practice. Martin brings more than two decades of executive l

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February 26, 2025
By Brooke Botwinick
Food for Thought

How Important is Social Media in Venue Rental Sales?

In today’s digital age, social media has become an indispensable tool for businesses across various industries, and the venue rental sector is no exception. Museums, zoos, aq

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December 5, 2024
By Brooke Botwinick
Food for Thought

A Look Back at 2024…

At JGL, we like to look back at the end of each year and take a moment to highlight everything that our small, but mighty team has accomplished. See below for some of this year’s

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November 26, 2024
By Brooke Botwinick
Food for Thought

JGL Takes Portland, Maine!

In early November, the JGL team got together for our 2024 Annual Retreat in Portland, Maine. The retreat is a special time for us to share industry observations, brainstorm on how

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September 26, 2024
By Brooke Botwinick
Food for ThoughtRetail

The Harrowing Tale of the Failed (Self-Managed) RFP Process

What actually happens when a cultural institution decides to manage its own food service RFP process without outside expertise? The results are often more costly — and more painf

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September 4, 2024
By Brooke Botwinick
Food for Thought

The Power of the KPI!

KPI’s or Key Performance Indicators are incredibly powerful tools for measuring an operator’s success within a subsidized environment. KPI’s are most often included in manage

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May 31, 2024
By Brooke Botwinick
Food for Thought

The Art of Balance: Food Service Operations and Mission-Related Activities at Museums

Museums are not just repositories of art and artifacts; they are cultural hubs that serve as platforms for education, exploration, and community engagement. Balancing food service

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December 12, 2023
By Brooke Botwinick
Food for Thought

JGL Annual Retreat 2023

On November 6, 2023, the JGL Team met in Philadelphia for the 2nd Annual JGL Retreat! The formula for the few days together is simple; eat some delicious food, talk about industry

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December 12, 2023
By Brooke Botwinick
Food for Thought

2023 in Review

At JGL, we like to look back at the end of each year and take a moment to highlight everything that our small, but mighty team has accomplished. See below for some of this year’s

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November 28, 2023
By Brooke Botwinick
Food for Thought

Private Events in Public Spaces

Museums, gardens, performing arts centers, zoos, aquariums, and libraries all have one thing in common – they are mission driven public venues that are sought after for private f

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JGL Consultants is a boutique food service and retail consultancy specializing in cultural institutions, higher education, and corporate dining. For 40+ years we have bridged the gap between institutional clients and the operators that serve them, delivering optimized financial results, stronger vendor relationships, and measurably better guest experiences.

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