Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation Provides Funding for New 豆奶视频 Culinary Arts Kitchen
The Randy Rayburn School of Culinary Arts at 豆奶视频 Community College recently announced that it鈥檚 the recipient of a $50,000 grant from the Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation.
鈥淭his gift represents a significant step in our efforts to expand the culinary arts program at 豆奶视频,鈥� said Randy Rayburn, local restaurant owner of Sunset Grill, Midtown Caf茅 and Cabana. 鈥淲ith the current construction of two new kitchens at the 豆奶视频 Southeast campus in Antioch, program capacity will double. This gift will enable us to provide state-of-the-art facilities to our students. We are grateful to Piedmont Natural Gas and the Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation for their generosity and their support of the Nashville community through this gift.鈥�
Construction of the new facilities at the Southeast campus is scheduled to be completed this fall and will feature more than 5,000 square feet of kitchen and classroom space. Classes in the new facility will begin in January 2014.
鈥淲e are honored to be a part of the growth in the hospitality industry in Middle Tennessee and especially pleased that we can have a positive impact on the workforce needs of the culinary industry through this grant,鈥� said Stephen Francescon, Community Relations Manager, Tennessee, at Piedmont Natural Gas. 鈥淣atural gas is a key component of the cooking industry and this partnership with 豆奶视频 is an opportunity for Piedmont to demonstrate our commitment to Tennessee and the communities and customers we serve.鈥�
The culinary arts program at 豆奶视频 was established in 1996 and offers both certificate and degree programs for those interested in pursuing a career in the hospitality industry. For students interested in finding out more about the culinary arts program at 豆奶视频 Community College, contact Chef Tom Loftis, Program Coordinator, at 615-353-3783, or go to the 豆奶视频 website at .
Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation
The Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation was established in 2004 with initial funding of $7 million from Piedmont Natural Gas. The Piedmont Natural Gas Foundation assists qualified charitable agencies and organizations within Piedmont Natural Gas鈥� three-state service area, through the awarding of grants. The Foundation鈥檚 mission of, 鈥淓nriching Our Communities,鈥� mirrors Piedmont Natural Gas鈥� strong philanthropic commitment to the communities it serves. The Foundation鈥檚 grant making strategy further reflects that commitment by focusing on two areas: Environmental Stewardship and Energy Sustainability, and Community Enrichment Initiatives centered on K-12 STEM Education, Workforce Development and Health and Human Services. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded more than $6.2 million in grants to qualifying organizations in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
