The National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago is the largest gathering of foodservice professionals in the Western hemisphere, with more resources, information and connection opportunities than any other industry event. The event averages over 2,200 exhibitors with over 900 categories of products.

In this episode of Savor the Ozarks, Joy talks with Lisa Malikow, the Senior VP of Event Operations and Programming for the 2024 National Restaurant Association Show. Join Joy as she learns more about the show and it's history, relevance, and why what happens at the NRA show will very likely affect the food you eat out and at home here in the Ozarks.