RALEIGH, N.C., May 23, 2017 - The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association is proud to announce its second annual NC Chef Showdown, featuring the talents of chefs and pastry chefs from across the state. The association is currently seeking North Carolina chef applicants for the …
Statement Regarding Passage of S.B. 24
Statement from Lynn Minges, President & CEO of the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association, on Senate Bill 24 “The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association applauds the North Carolina Senate’s approval of S.B. 24—the ‘Grill Bill’—today. Our association gives thanks to …
Cary High School and South Caldwell High School advance to 2017 National ProStart Invitational
Winners in culinary and management divisions win nearly $1 million in scholarships in annual competition Raleigh, N.C. (March 28, 2017) – The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA), the voice of North Carolina’s $22 billion restaurant, foodservice and lodging industry, today …
Kelly Biggs of Southwestern Randolph receives 2017 Educator of Excellence Award
The teacher was recognized at the 2017 NC ProStart Invitational for the state’s top high school culinary students Raleigh, N.C. (March 28, 2017) – The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA), the voice of North Carolina’s $22 billion restaurant, foodservice and lodging industry, …
Statement from Lynn Minges on HB 186
Statement from Lynn Minges, President & CEO of the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association on House Bill 186 “The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association represents the interests of over 18,000 food service establishments and 1,700 lodging properties across the state. We …
NCRLA Media Statement
Raleigh, N.C. (September 21, 2016) -- We commend policy makers—Mayor Roberts, members of the Charlotte City Council, House and Senate leadership and Governor McCrory—for their willingness to engage with us in conversation about the opportunity to repeal HB2, to get this law off our books and start …
Updated Media Statement on Charlotte City Ordinance #7056 and House Bill 2
Raleigh, N.C. (September 18, 2016) -- The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association remains committed to a resolution of this very complex situation. Our position is not for one side or the other. The hospitality community is an open and welcoming industry, but we find ourselves caught in …
NCRLA Media Statement on Charlotte City Ordinance #7056 and House Bill 2
Raleigh, N.C. (September 18, 2016) -- The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association remains committed to a resolution of this very complex situation. Our position is not for one side or the other. The hospitality community is an open and welcoming industry, but we find ourselves caught in …
N.C. High School Students Win more than $1 Million in Scholarships at 2016 ProStart Invitational
Raleigh, N.C. (March 15, 2016) – The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA), the voice of North Carolina’s $20.2 billion restaurant, foodservice and lodging industry, today announced that Cary High School and Davie High School have won the 2016 North Carolina ProStart Invitational …
