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SUMMARY:Hospitality AI Summit: Raleigh
DESCRIPTION:Join us for NCRLA’s Hospitality AI Summit on August 10 at the McKimmon Center on the campus of NC State University in Raleigh. This full-day event will bring together industry experts\, hospitality leaders\, technology providers\, and innovators from across North Carolina’s restaurant and lodging industries to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming operations\, marketing\, workforce management\, guest experiences\, and more. \nAttendees will gain practical insights\, real-world case studies\, and actionable strategies to help their businesses leverage AI effectively and responsibly. Lunch is included. Registration is $35\, with a special $10 discount available for NCRLA members. \n \nNCRLA Hospitality Summit Series\, a regional gathering designed to connect restaurant and lodging leaders with policymakers and timely industry insights.
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/hospitality-ai-summit-series-raleigh/
LOCATION:McKimmon Center\, 1101 Gorman Street\, Raleigh\, North Carolina\, 27606\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Future of Hospitality Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a day of fun\, food\, and fantastic golf! Join us on Monday\, August 17\, 2026 at Prestonwood Country Club. Grab your clubs and join hospitality leaders from around the state to support the NCRLA Foundation. This annual golf tournament raises funds for scholarships and education programs to ready our next generation of workers. \nGolfers will enjoy food and beverages throughout the course\, a variety contests\, raffles and much more. Golfers can sign up as an individual\, twosome or foursome. Sponsorships are also available. \n\n\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Register your team! \n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Learn about sponsorship opportunities. \n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Contribute an item to our raffle. \n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Become a food vendor\n				\n		\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/2026-future-of-hospitality-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:Prestonwood Country Club\, 300 Prestonwood Parkway\, Cary\, NC\, 27513\, United States
CATEGORIES:NC HEF Events,NCRLA Events
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SUMMARY:2026 NCRLA Chef Showdown
DESCRIPTION:Join us for NCRLA’s Chef Showdown Grand Finale on September 2\, 2026\, at Bay 7 in Durham. \nPresented by Got To Be NC\, NCRLA Chef Showdown is North Carolina’s premier culinary and mixology competition—bringing together the state’s top chefs\, pastry chefs\, mixologists and distilleries for an unforgettable night of flavor\, creativity and competition. \nThe journey begins with a statewide call for competitors in March\, followed by preliminary and regional rounds held May through August. The top competitors advance to the Grand Finale\, where they compete live for the industry’s most coveted titles: Chef of the Year\, Pastry Chef of the Year\, Mixologist & Distillery of the Year and Best Mocktail of the Year. \nAt the Grand Finale\, guests become part of the experience—sampling sweet and savory bites\, sipping creative cocktails and mocktails\, and casting their votes in the People’s Choice Awards\, powered by Sysco. \nWinners will also serve as 2026–2027 Got To Be NC culinary ambassadors\, representing and promoting the state’s rich food and beverage culture. \nThis one-of-a-kind event celebrates the people\, products and passion that define North Carolina hospitality. \n*Attendees must be 21 or older to attend. \nApply to Compete: https://www.ncrla.org/2026-chef-showdown-application/ \nLearn More: https://www.ncrla.org/ncrla-events/2026-ncrla-chef-showdown/ \nFor sponsorship inquiries\, contact Heidi Billotto at heidibillotto@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/2026-ncrla-chef-showdown/
LOCATION:Bay 7\, 324 Blackwell St #700\, Durham\, NC\, 27701
CATEGORIES:NCRLA Events
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SUMMARY:2026 Manteo to Murphy - PAC Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:North Carolina’s hospitality community will come together on October 19 for the annual Manteo to Murphy PAC Fundraiser—an evening dedicated to strengthening our industry’s political voice. Hosted by Van Eure\, Steve Thanhauser\, and Lance Trenary\, this signature event benefits the NC Restaurant & Lodging Association PAC\, the NCRLA Advocacy Fund\, and the National Restaurant Association’s Restaurant PAC. \nGuests will join top industry leaders\, owners\, and operators as they enjoy chef-crafted small bites\, craft cocktails from NC distillers\, and spirited live and silent auctions featuring one-of-a-kind travel packages\, wine dinners\, and culinary experiences. Proceeds directly support candidates who understand and champion hospitality at the local\, state\, and national levels. \nTickets and Sponsorships\n\nIndividual Ticket: $300\nBronze Sponsor: $1\,000 (includes 4 tickets)\nSilver Sponsor: $3\,000 (includes 10 tickets)\nGold Sponsor: $5\,000 (includes 20 tickets)\n\nHow to Support\n\nPurchase Tickets: Connect with industry leaders\, owners\, and operators while enjoying food and drinks from North Carolina’s top chefs and distillers\, and bid on exclusive auction items.\nDonate an Auction Item: From travel experiences and wine dinners to gift baskets and vouchers\, every contribution helps advance our mission.\n\n \nFor sponsorship opportunities\, contact Isabel Villa-Garcia\, NCRLA Vice President of Government Affairs\, at ivilla-garcia@ncrla.org. \nAll proceeds benefit the NCRLA PAC and the National Restaurant Association PAC\, ensuring our industry’s voice is heard across all levels of government. \n\n**NOTE: Proceeds from this event\, including ticket sales and auction items\, will support the national Restaurant PAC and NCRLA PAC. \nUnder North Carolina law\, we are required to report the name\, mailing address\, employer and job title of anyone who contributes more than $50 to the NCRLA Political Action Committee (NCRLA PAC) in any election cycle. Contributions cannot exceed $6\,800 per election cycle. The law requires that contributions to the NCRLA PAC be made by individuals\, not corporations. \nContributions to Restaurant PAC are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions to Restaurant PAC are for political purposes. All contributions to Restaurant PAC are voluntary. You may refuse to contribute without reprisal. The proposed contribution amounts are merely suggestions; you may choose to contribute more or less or not at all. Contributions cannot exceed $5\,000 per election cycle. The NRA will not favor or disadvantage anyone by reason of the amount contributed or the decision not to contribute. Federal law requires political committees to report the name\, address\, occupation\, and name of employer for each individual whose contributions aggregate in excess of $200 in a calendar year. Federal law prohibits corporate contributions.**
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/2026-manteo-to-murphy-pac-fundraiser/
LOCATION:The Pavilion at the Angus Barn\, 9401-1 Glenwood Avenue\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27617\, United States
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