Bravo Series “Top Chef” Keith Rhodes Tapped as Keynote Speaker for Genesis Block Accelerator Graduation
Genesis Block is excited to announce, that nationally recognized Chef Keith Rhodes will make the keynote address at the Genesis Block Back on the Block Minority Accelerator Graduation ceremony. The minority business accelerator is tied to Genesis Block’s Cape Fear Build The Block Plan, which is a three-year plan to produce 40 companies through the accelerator each year creating 120 minority and women-owned businesses, generating 400 jobs locally and $15 million in economic activity from the businesses launched. The first cohort will graduate on May 27, 2021, with a ceremony and Demo Day at Genesis Block.
Chef Keith Rhodes was a 2011 James Beard semi-finalist for “Best Chef of the Southeast” and has also competed on the Bravo Television series “Top Chef “ (Season 9). Both Catch Restaurant and Catch the Food Truck have won numerous awards and accolades. As a native of Eastern North Carolina native, Chef Keith Rhodes, offers a unique signature on New Southern Cuisine with international inspiration. Crediting his grandfather for his “farm to table” approach, Chef Rhodes has a wealth of roots in the coastal Carolina community, supporting local purveyors, fishermen and farmers.
Chef Rhodes is proud to give back to his community, traveling across the nation visiting local schools, colleges, military bases in the United States and abroad. He is constantly promoting a positive North Carolina lifestyle with an emphasis on increasing awareness around sustainable seafood policies and food advocacy.
We are honored to have the highly acclaimed and nationally recognized Master Chef Keith Rhodes as the keynote speaker for the Genesis Block Back on the Block Minority Accelerator Graduation ceremony.
We are inviting the community to attend this incredible event. Registration and event details are as follows.
Event Details
Event: Genesis Block Back on the Block Minority Accelerator Graduation
When: Thursday, May 27, 2021
Time: 6:30–8:30 pm
Where: Genesis Block 20 Wrights Aly https://goo.gl/maps/jWEebYrMM7HkbeZu5
