Ithaca College

Part of the School of Business's Professional Development Series (PDS), a month full of activities and programs that will support your career and professional development needs! 

Thursday, March 30
12:10-1:05pm
School of Business, Room 111

William Handwerker is the grandson of Nathan Handwerker, founder of America’s favorite frankfurter company and the iconic Coney Island, New York institution. He will discuss his experiences working alongside his grandfather Nathan, father Murray, and many other employees for almost 30 years at the company. He will also describe the inner workings of being a founding family member in the business.  

Open to All! Students: RSVP on OrgSync under the School of Business tab to earn Career Connections Credit at least 48 hours in advance.  Pizza Lunch provided!

About Mr. Handwerker:
After graduating from Ithaca College, William joined his family’s company full time in 1976.  During his tenure, William spearheaded operational improvements, and promotional and marketing campaigns, including judging the early years of the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contests. William, who rose to Senior Vice President of Corporate Foodservice, departed the company in 1996. His book, Nathan’s Famous: The First 100 Years, commemorates the enormous entrepreneurial spirit of his grandfather’s legacy and the business history of one of America’s most loved foods--the Nathan’s Famous frankfurter.  

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Katy Hall at khall2@ithaca.edu or (607) 274-3347. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.

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