At this year’s Annual Convention & Industry Expo, RCI’s focus is presenting retail candy makers and chocolatiers with ideas and inspiration that translate into actionable strategies for creating unique and memorable experiences for their customers.

RCI encourages retail confectioners to join year-long celebration featuring three events.

The week will include several opportunities for confectioners and suppliers to connect through the expo floor, education sessions relevant to the industry and behind-the-scenes tours.

When was the last time you took an opportunity for continuing education? As an owner of a business it is easy to ignore learning opportunities and get lost in the details as you scramble to complete daily tasks before the sun sets.

Are you looking for ways to connect with other candy makers this spring? RCI can help!

We all know the common phrase “it’s not what you know — it’s who you know.” But all too often we take this for granted and don’t really invest in this valuable tool.

Candy makers and suppliers connected on the Expo show floor, listened to a wide variety of educational presentations and took tour buses to see firsthand what candy makers in St. Louis are up to.

The theme for this event is Innovate, Collaborate & Accelerate.

Whether you are brand new to the industry or have a long history in confections, being an active participant is one way you can not only continue to invest in yourself but also give back.

From a historic tour of Pennsylvania to hosting RCI's 93rd annual convention, and touring 7 companies in Buffalo, N.Y., it's been a great year!