September 8
Webinar: Reduce Your Common-Area Maintenance Charges
Online, DC
Contact: Kisha Goodrum
webinars@restaurant.org or (202) 331-5900
September 12-14
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show
Orlando, FL
Contact: Ray Kimball
ray@frla.org or
or
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association
Description: The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show is the only comprehensive industry event devoted to the Southeast U.S. restaurant, foodservice and hospitality market. The show will provide you with the strategic forum to demonstrate your food products, technology and equipment as well as discuss service solutions with current customers and new prospects.
September 13
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association: The BIG Party
Orlando, FL
Contact: Shelly Siceloff
ssiceloff@frla.org or
or
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association
Description: The Biggest Party will take place in conjunction with Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar in Pointe Orlando. Guests will be entertained throughout the evening with professional salsa dancers, live guitar players and Orlando's hottest Latin DJ. Cuba Libre's world famous chefs with indulge FRLA guests with 15 tastes of Cuba as guests tour the forbidden island.
September 15
Webinar: Learn about the Great American Dine Out
Online, DC
Contact: Kisha Goodrum
webinars@restaurant.org or (202) 331-5900
September 15
The Vermont Hospitality Gala
Warren, VT
Contact: Vicky Tebbetts
vtebbetts@vtchamber.com or
or
Vermont Chamber Hospitality Council
Description: Vermont's premier hospitality event, serving to recognize Vermont's achievements and help promote the support and growth of the hospitality industry. This is a black-tie optional awards dinner including a cocktail hour, casino games and prizes. The five annual Hospitality Awards are presented at this event.
September 15
NRA/Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Celebrity Golf Tournament
Orlando, FL
Contact: Dan Murphy
dmurphy@frla.org or
or
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association
Description: Key decision-makers from national restaurant and hotel chains and top independents return year after year for this exciting tournament and team up with suppliers for a day of unparalleled relationship-building opportuities.
September 16
Webinar: NRA Membership 101
Online, DC
Contact: Kisha Goodrum
webinars@restaurant.org or (202) 331-5900
September 19-25
Great American Dine Out
September 19-21
Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association Convention
Bend, Oregon, OR
Contact: Jami Scott
jscott@oregonrla.org or
or
Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association
Description: This is Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association's first major event as a new entity. Program includes dynamic seminars, keynotes, golf tournament, entertainment and networking receptions. Statewide draw of food service and lodging operators.
September 21
Arkansas Chefs' Culinary Classic
Little Rock, AR
Contact: Holly Heer
holly@arhospitality.org or
or
Arkansas Hospitality Association
Description: Chefs from all over the state come to compete in four categories: appetizer, soup/salad, entree and dessert. First, second and third prize money is awarded in each category. Tickets can be purchased for a dinner/wine tasting to try what the chefs have entered. Silent auction at the dinner benefits the Hospitality Education Foundation. After Party follows.
September 22-23
Arkansas Hospitality Association Convention and Trade Show
Little Rock, AR
Contact: Holly Heer
holly@arhospitality.org or
or
Arkansas Hospitality Association
Description: A Trade Show & Convention that features hundreds of vendor exhibits featuring the latest products and services for the restaurant, lodging and tourism industry. Learn at topnotch educational seminars. Enjoy the Hospitality Games featuring the Iron Chef Competition, Bartending Competition and more.
September 28-October 1
Information Technology Study Group Meeting
Minneapolis, MN
September 28-30
Quality Assurance Study Group Meeting
Las Vegas, NV
Contact: Niiyo Madison
nmadison@restaurant.org or
September 29-October 1
Internal Auditors Study Group Meeting
San Antonio, TX
Contact: Niiyo Madison
nmadison@restaurant.org or
September 29
Webinar: Social Media and E-mail Marketing: What's the Winning Recipe
Online, DC
Contact: Kisha Goodrum
webinars@restaurant.org or 202-331-5900
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state restaurant association for other events and ServSafe schedules.
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October 4
RI Hospitality Golf Classic
North Kingstown, RI, RI
Contact: Kimberly Wardyga
kimberly@rihospitality.org or
or
RI Hospitality Association
Description: Hosted at Quidnesset Country Club, this sold-out tournanment includess a full round of 144 golfers, lunch served on the course and catered by RIHA members. Sponsorships are available for vendors interested in partnership marketing opportunities.
October 6-8
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Wild & Crazy Fishing Tournament
Destin, Florida, FL
Contact: Camron Becker
cbecker@frla.org or
or
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association
Description: The fun starts the night before with the Captain's Party, where VIPs and anglers swap stories and enoy great food, cocktails and entertainment. The spectacular Awards Party follows weigh-in the next day -- another opportunity to network and celebrate this one-of-a-kind event. No fishing skills required to sponsor -- with considerable opportunity to build strategic corporate relationships. For more information contact Camron Becker at 888-372-9119 ext. 222 or cbecker@frla.org
October 10-12
Fast Casual Executive Summit 2010
Chicago, IL
October 10-12
14th Annual Richard E. Marriott Save American Free Enterprise (SAFE) Golf Invitational
Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, NC
Contact: Alyssa Prince
aprince@restaurant.org or (202) 331-5900
October 13-15
Marketing Executives Group Study Group Meeting
Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale, AZ
Contact: Niiyo Madison
nmadison@restaurant.org or (202) 331-5900
October 19-20
Michigan Restaurant Show
Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, MI
Contact: Carol Dunn
concierge@mramail.org or (800) 968-9668 ext. 3945
October 21
Idaho Lodging & Restaurant Association Annual Meeting
Boise, ID
Contact: Pam Eaton
ilra@idahohospitality.net or
or
Idaho Lodging & Restaurant Association
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state restaurant association for other events and ServSafe schedules.
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December 1
RI Hospitality Stars of the Industry Annual Meeting
Rhode Island, RI
Contact: Kimberly Wardyga
kimberly@rihospitality.org or
or
RI Hospitality Association
Description: Over 500 attendees gather to recognize hospitality professionals be honored by their peers. Approximately 40 awards are given each year; the majority being employees who continuously go above and beyond the call of duty in serving their customers and guests.
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state restaurant association for other events and ServSafe schedules.
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