What It Takes to Create the James Beard Awards & Other Non-Profits with David Bowen

In this episode, Mark speaks with David Bowen, the president and founder of Bowen & Company. His company produces spectacular high-profile events, including the James Beard awards, where he has served as executive producer for 16 years.  Learn what it takes to produce this multi-faceted event that includes an awards ceremony and a culinary component with over 25 chefs from around the country.

00:52     Getting started in theater 
1:39        Working with Hearst & Oprah Magazine
3:52        James Beard paused during COVID
5:08        What is a James Beard Award 
8:13        Components of the James Beard Awards Event
10:37      25 Chefs from around the country
12:09      Creating a foundation for top chefs
14:13      Grace Under Pressure
16:47      Incredible Team 
18:21      Taste of America
21:50      Non-profit sector during COVID
25:01      Fundraising 101
26:13      Virtual Events
26:36      Advice for success for clients
31:38      Advice to someone starting out
34:25      Final Thoughts

David Bowen
Instagram @bowenandcompany
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-bowen-10a4757/ 
https://www.jamesbeard.org/awards 
https://www.jamesbeard.org/tasteamerica

Mark Testa 
https://www.markstephenagency.com
[email protected]
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mark-stephen-design-&-production/
Instagram @markstephenea
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK13o22i4RxQvbAgwwlh9tQ?view_as=subscriber 

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