Welcome to the Request for Proposal (RFP) page for Hospitality Minnesota and our Education Foundation. This page is designed to provide organizations, vendors, and partners with the opportunity to submit proposals for events. We look forward to reviewing your submissions and exploring how we can work together to create impactful experiences for our members and the hospitality community.
To submit your proposal, please click on the live RFP link for the applicable event during each event's open submission period. This will direct you to a survey page where you can access the full Hospitality Minnesota RFP details and submit your proposal form. Each event has specific guidelines and requirements, so please review the instructions carefully before submitting.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the submission process, feel free to reach out to Tatyana Cano, Events Manager, who will be happy to provide further information or clarification.
ASSOCIATION EVENTS
Hospitality Golf Tournament | Summer 2025
Tee off with Hospitality Minnesota! This annual golf tournament offers a chance at camaraderie, competition, and connection!
Hospitality Conference | Fall 2025
Expanding on the 2024 Hospitality Conference, 2025's conference will offer similar tracts based on the various sectors of our industry.
Hall of Fame Awards Dinner | Winter 2025
Join us for cocktails, dinner, and a celebration of greatness! This annual event is back and better than ever!
Hospitality Minnesota Vendor Expo + Social | Spring 2026
Connect with core members! The Vendor Expo offers allied members the opportunity to network with Hospitality Minnesota’s core membership.
FOUNDATION EVENTS
Stars of the Future | January 2026
Stars of the Future is a fundraiser that helps cover the travelling fees of Minnesota’s ProStart culinary and management teams as they travel to the National ProStart Invitational competition.
20th Annual Minnesota ProStart Invitational | March 2026
The Minnesota State ProStart Invitational proudly showcases the skills of Minnesota high school students enrolled in ProStart programs. The Invitational includes two competition divisions: culinary and management. The winning teams of each division go on to compete at the National ProStart Invitational later on in the year.
Scholarship Luncheon | May 2026
Our Scholarship Luncheon awards and acknowledges the accomplishments of Minnesota high school students actively pursuing post-secondary hospitality career paths. To date, the Education Foundation has awarded over $900,000 to Minnesota high school students pursuing post-secondary careers in hospitality.
Hospitality Career Student Expo | October 2026
The Hospitality Career Student Expo blends a full day of career discovery with opportunities to connect future employers to the potential employees. Students interested in post-secondary education also get the opportunity to discover how to further their hospitality-centered career pathways.
OTHER EVENT RESOURCES
- Interested in sponsoring one of our Upcoming Events? Click here to view our investment opportunities and reach out to Kate Conroy, VP of Strategic Partnerships, with any questions.
- Click here to register for upcoming events.