9.26.2023 | Erin Frank joins Bambuza Hospitality Group as Director of Brand Growth and Communications

A STRENGTHENED FOCUS ON CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT AND NEW GROWTH

Portland, Oregon, September 26, 2023 — Bambuza Hospitality Group is pleased to welcome Erin Frank to the team as Director of Brand Growth and Communications.

Frank brings over 18 years experience in marketing and communications for both the publishing and technology areas. For over a decade she ran the private communications firm Type & Hype, which specialized in storytelling for minority and women-owned small businesses. Frank joins the team after advancing the Bambuza Hospitality Group brand over the last five years as a consultant. 

“I am passionate about Bambuza Hospitality Group’s commitment to its core values of Community, Stewardship, and Integrity, and I am thrilled for this opportunity to amplify both our message and our impact. It’s an honor to work with a world-class team that embodies the power of small business and the limitless possibilities of what a mission-led organization can achieve,” said Frank.

In her new role, Frank will work closely with Chief Development Officer Erik Ward to amplify  Bambuza Hospitality Group’s key stakeholder messaging, and ensure consistent communication across a growing portfolio of brands and channels. 

"We are thrilled to welcome Erin back to our team, and now in a full time role," said Katherine Lam, President and CEO of Bambuza Hospitality Group. "She has a deep knowledge of our company culture and her values are consistent with ours, making her an ideal ambassador for our company and brands. Her enthusiasm for engaging the customer and for data analytics will help fuel our efforts to reach new markets and deliver outstanding service to our guests.”

Bambuza Hospitality Group, the ACDBE-certified travel retail and restaurant specialist, was founded in 2003 to serve guests through our core values of Stewardship, Integrity, and Community. Our portfolio of 16 restaurant and retail locations includes brand partners like Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf and Sambazon, as well as bespoke concepts like Bambuza Vietnam Kitchen, Ninth & Pike Artisan Kitchen, Embarqué Whiskey Grill, and Hiep Hung Asian Marketplace.

Contact:

Bambuza Hospitality Group

5921 NE 80th Ave

Portland, OR 97218, US

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503-256-2222

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