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The Arnold Palmer Invitational is introducing a new event this year, Birdies, BBQ and U, which celebrates college sports with a gourmet tailgate party on the 9th fairway of the Bay Hill Golf Club. Attendees of the event will enjoy world-class golf, as well as delicious meals from personal chef members of the United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA), who are joining with some of the area’s top barbeque restaurants.

Insurance is extremely important to have when running a business, however, insurance categories offer very little options for Personal Chefs. Often times, coverage through local insurance agents will categorize a Personal Chef as a catering operation or a general business liability, which can become expensive because the insurance covers items Personal Chefs do not necessarily use or need coverage for. For this reason, the United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA) has created a unique program that allows all active USPCA members to participate and receive basic liability insurance coverage.

The United States Personal Chef Association has introduced two new methods for its members to stay connected: A relaunched forum powered by Invision and a mobile app powered by Feathr, available on Apple and Android devices. The forum, available exclusively to members of the USPCA, features a host of ways for personal chefs to communicate with each other and improve their businesses. The mobile app, free to everyone, makes networking easier than ever.

Looking for a special gift for that special person this Valentine’s Day? Looking to avoid hectic restaurants, with long lines to get in and longer waits to be served? Hire a Personal Chef for a unique, romantic dinner for two. Personal chefs travel to their client's home and cook a meal that is perfect for a Valentine’s Day date.

For over 20 years, the United States Personal Chef Association has provided insurance benefits to personal chefs all around the country. The USPCA continues to expand the health programs that it provides to its members. Over the past year, the USPCA has partnered with several companies to provide the most complete package of programs for personal chefs.

Saturday, November 30, 2013, is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. A Personal Chef Service is your answer to providing you with great tasting, healthful, affordable meals in the comfort of your home without the daily grind of shopping and cooking -- all from a local, small business.

Held annually, the National Personal Chef Conference from the United States Personal Chef Association is the largest gathering of personal chefs anywhere in the country. Attendees will learn from successful chefs who will share advice, perspective, and camaraderie that will help all chefs energize your their own businesses. Chefs will have the opportunity to network with some of the most influential people in the field.

Founded in 1992, the United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA) has been the go-to source for personal chefs looking for the support and structure needed to take their business to the next level. Access to that support is now easier than ever with the relaunch of http://www.USPCA.com.

Chef Fran Davis’s winning web site was among many submitted with judging based on creativity, clarity, demonstration of customer benefits and ease of navigation as some of the criteria in the evaluation process. Chef Davis is owner/operator of The Flavorful Fork, operating in New Jersey since 2010. The winning website is located at http://www.flavorfulfork.com/.

Throughout the US and Canada, United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA) personal chefs in a given area assemble and create a local chapter to help other chefs with community service, awareness campaigns and overall business development. Each of the chapters runs as a standalone organization with guidance from the USPCA. Web sites, trade shows, community education programs and volunteer duties are all examined and evaluated to determine which chapter truly went above and beyond during the year. The Greater Philadelphia Chapter took home the Chapter of the Year award at this year’s national convention in Orlando, Florida.