Aligning passion, people and purpose

The 2022 Entegra client advisory board annual meeting

As you know, we at Entegra are passionate about the people who make our business possible, and one of the purposes of the Entegra Client Advisory Board is to offer strategic advice and guidance to those people, our clients. In Fall 2022, we were fortunate enough to once again bring Entegra clients and suppliers together, in person for the first time in two years, for the Entegra Client Advisory Board Annual meeting, held at the Entegra Performance Kitchen in Richmond, Virginia. Here, passion, people and purpose all aligned spectacularly.

The opportunity to meet with clients and suppliers and hear their stories is always a highlight of our year, and this year’s meeting was no different. We shared updates on new products, trends and industry data from commodities expert Urner Barry. Clients heard from suppliers on similar topics, as well as how new, innovative products can enhance their business operations. Damien Calderini, our Global CEO, and the rest of the leadership team also answered questions about Entegra strategy and shared exciting new developments coming in 2023.

However, with all the excitement, the most remarkable aspect of this meeting was just how much time clients spent networking with one another — exchanging ideas, experiences and insights into what makes their businesses successful. We believe that these connections are among the most valuable things we offer our clients: not just transactions but industry relationships that will last for years to come.

Here’s what our clients had to say about the 2022 Entegra Client Advisory Board meeting:

"I loved hearing more national data versus what I see under my microscope. Seeing things like labor, wages [and] price increases on a national level is very eye-opening and helps me understand what to expect in the near future and directly relate that to my business."

"I really enjoyed all the speakers ... [The meeting was] very informative."