BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NCRLA - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NCRLA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.ncrla.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NCRLA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180205T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180205T203000 DTSTAMP:20260422T084223 CREATED:20171029T163643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T194408Z UID:440-1517851800-1517862600@www.ncrla.org SUMMARY:2018 Stars of the Industry Awards & Reception Presented by Sysco DESCRIPTION:It’s time again to celebrate the people who make our industry shine! \nThe North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association’s 2018 Stars of the Industry Awards presented by Sysco  is an annual gala to recognize exemplary performance and service in hospitality across the state.  This event draws 350+ hospitality professionals from around the state\, as it is NCRLA’s signature event of the year. \nWe’re changing up the format this year!  The awards presentation will be preceded by a fantastic dinner reception where guests will have the opportunity to sip & savor the food and beverage trends of 2018\, as well as network with industry peers\, award nominees and award winners. We’ll then gather to celebrate our award winners in a formal presentation\, followed by a sparkling wine and dessert finale. \nThe evening’s emcee will be Ken Smith\, of WRAL-TV in Raleigh. Dinner & dessert will be provided by our presenting sponsor\, Sysco\, our host sponsor\, Sheraton Imperial\, our platinum sponsor Butterball and our food truck partner\, Mr. Mongolian. Individual tickets are $125; tables of 10 are $1\,200.  NCRLA has a room block at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel. Reserve your a room at our discounted rate until Jan. 29 online HERE. \nAwards will be given that evening in the following categories: Restaurateur of the Year; Restaurant Employee of the Year—management level; Restaurant Employee of the Year—line level; Lodging Operator of the Year; Lodging Employee of the Year—management level; Lodging Employee of the Year—line level; Hospitality Supplier of the Year; Griff & June Glover Award for Distinguished Service; Lifetime Achievement Award; Ken Conrad Award for Service to the Community; Hospitality Champion Award; NCRLA Chef of the Year; NCRLA Pastry Chef of the Year\, and the NCRLA Mixologist of the Year. \n5:30 – 7:00  Dinner \n7:00 – 8:00  Awards Ceremony \n8:00 – 8:30  Dessert & Sparkling Wine \nBuy Tickets\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite \n \n \nContact Mindy Wharton\, NCRLA director of marketing and business development\, at 919-277-8585\, if you are interested in sponsorship opportunities. \nThank you to our sponsors! \nPRESENTING \n \nHOST \n \nPLATINUM \n \nGOLD \n \nSILVER \n \n \nBRONZE \n \n \n \n \nCELEBRATION \n \nFOOD TRUCK PARTNER \n \n  \nSUPPORTING \n                             \nCE Rental URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/2018-stars-of-the-industry-awards-reception-presented-by-sysco/ CATEGORIES:Awards & Receptions,NCRLA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrla.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Stars-of-the-Industry_Logo_C.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mindy Wharton":MAILTO:mwharton@ncrla.org GEO:35.8781857;-78.8387114 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180130T110000 DTSTAMP:20260422T084223 CREATED:20171109T170026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180116T173652Z UID:830-1517302800-1517310000@www.ncrla.org SUMMARY:Raleigh/Wake County Hotel and Restaurant GM/Owner Forum DESCRIPTION:All Wake County hotel and restaurant owners and general managers are invited to the second Raleigh/Wake County Hotel and Restaurant GM/Owner Forum. The forum is an initiative of the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) and the NCRLA to better connect Wake County hotels and restaurants with organizations and resources that can keep them informed on issues\, regulations and initiatives affecting their industries\, plus keep them informed on opportunities to elevate these local industries even more.. \nKey speakers and topics will include: \n\nLynn Minges (NCRLA): Issues\, regulations and opportunities impacting the hotel and restaurant industries\nSameer Pawa (Wake Technical Community College): Culinary and hospitality programs at Wake Tech\nJonathan Freeze\, CDME\, CHIA (GRCVB): Updates on the newly-redesigned visitRaleigh.com\nDennis Edwards (GRCVB): Initiatives impacting hotels and restaurants\n\nTo register for this free event\, click here. For more information\, contact the GRCVB office manager\, Danielle King\, at dking@visitRaleigh.com. \nParking: There is free parking in front of and behind the building\, and the room is located on the first floor (enter through the front entrance). URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/raleighwake-county-hotel-and-restaurant-gmowner-forum/ CATEGORIES:NCRLA Events,Partner Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrla.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Raleigh-StrategicPlannerManager.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Raleigh CVB":MAILTO:dking@visitRaleigh.com GEO:35.7833611;-78.634111 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171115T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171115T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T084223 CREATED:20171029T163346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171102T170048Z UID:437-1510758000-1510765200@www.ncrla.org SUMMARY:Asheville Lodging Association Meeting: Short-term rentals -- leveling the playing field DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for the next meeting of the Asheville Lodging Association. On Wednesday\, Nov. 15\, from 3 to 5 p.m.\, ALA will host a combined meeting with the Asheville Bed and Breakfast Association. During this important meeting\, we will focus on the growing short-term rental market in Buncombe County and discuss strategies for holding public policymakers accountable for leveling the playing field with these new lodging businesses. \nSpecial guest presenters include: \nTroy Flanagan\, vice president of state and local government affairs for the American Hotel & Lodging Association\, will talk about ordinances relating to short-term rentals that have been adopted in other cities across the country and key issues to consider. \nStephanie Pace Brown\, executive director of Asheville Convention and Visitors Bureau\, will share new research about the current lodging mix in Buncombe County and the significant local growth in short-term rentals. \nOpen to members only. \n \nPowered by Eventbrite URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/asheville-lodging-association-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,NCRLA Events ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Berenson":MAILTO:aberenson@ncrla.org GEO:35.599156;-82.543617 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171114T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T084223 CREATED:20171029T163149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171102T170054Z UID:434-1510653600-1510660800@www.ncrla.org SUMMARY:Charlotte Chapter Meeting: Workforce Solutions for the Hospitality Industry DESCRIPTION:Powered by Eventbrite URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/charlotte-chapter-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,NCRLA Events ORGANIZER;CN="Alyssa Barkley":MAILTO:abarkley@ncrla.org GEO:35.2264033;-80.8385574 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR