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Greg's first jobs as a teen, in college, and after college were all in the restaurant industry. Since college, he has coordinated & hosted (or co-hosted) more than 300 group meals and banquets. For his efforts, he has received honors like the Jefferson Award for Public Service and has been featured by media like Nation's Restaurant News. Good Morning America buried a Time Capsule which chronicled his efforts to bring groups of people together for milkshakes & meals. He has written for different publications (e.g. interviewing a chef for a magazine). ​His books highlight how food, milkshakes, meals, and banquets/galas help bring a community together. Many restaurants, catering companies, ice cream shops, and F&B-related companies & associations have gotten the books, workbooks, and/or posters for staff, customers, potential customers, and/or local students. Many restaurants have sponsored The Elevator Project. In turn, many restaurant employees have been chosen as Elevator Project honorees. In some instances, Greg has spoken at schools with prominent culinary programs. For example, he served as Graduation Speaker (and received an honorary degree in Hospitality Management) from Kendall College. He also has spoken at private events and conferences for food & beverage-related companies and associations.
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