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SUMMARY:Emergency Planning Webinar
DESCRIPTION:NCRLA will be hosting a How to Develop an Emergency Plan webinar on January 11\, 2023 at 4 p.m. You will hear from NCRLA’s Food Safety and Lodging Regulations Specialist Carolyn Griffin\, and from owners and operators who have recently gone through the process. Carolyn is a former Environmental Health Inspector with 30 years of experience working with local restaurants and food service establishments. Register now to hold your spot in the webinar.When: January 11\, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/emergency-planning-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:NCRLA Events
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SUMMARY:Asheville Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Asheville Regional Meeting is Thursday\, November 10 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Join us as NCRLA President & CEO Lynn Minges and NCRLA VP of Government Affairs Isabel Villa-Garcia give an update on the industry. Click below for registration. \n \nThe meeting will take place at La Bodega by Cúrate. There will be a cocktail hour with drinks and charcuterie from 4:30 to 5:30.
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/asheville-regional-meeting/
LOCATION:La Bodega by Cúrate\, 32 S Lexington Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,NCRLA Events
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SUMMARY:Charlotte Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Charlotte Regional Meeting is Wednesday\, November 9 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Join us as NCRLA President & CEO Lynn Minges and NCRLA VP of Government Affairs Isabel Villa-Garcia give an update on the industry. Click below for registration. \n \nThe meeting will take place in Polk Meeting Room A at the Springhill Suites Charlotte Ballantyne. A cocktail hour at the hotel bar will follow\, from 4:30 to 5:30. \n 
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/charlotte-regional-meeting/
LOCATION:Springhill Suites Charlotte Ballantyne\, 12325 Johnston Road\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28277\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,NCRLA Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221003
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SUMMARY:ProStart Fall Educator Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW!\n 
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/prostart-fall-educator-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Piedmont Natural Gas Technology & Design Center\, 4320 Yancey Rd\, Charlotte\, North Carolina\, 28217
CATEGORIES:NC HEF Events,NCRLA Events
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SUMMARY:Outer Banks Town Hall: Rebuilding Our NC Hospitality Workforce
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nWorkforce challenges continue to plague restaurants\, hotels\, attractions\, bars\, breweries\, and other hospitality related businesses in North Carolina. The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) is working to address the issue. \nNorth Carolina Department of Commerce (NCDOC) was awarded $6.4 million to establish a new tourism-focused economic recovery initiative. The new program\, Supporting and Strengthening Resiliency in North Carolina’s Travel\, Tourism\, and Outdoor Recreation Sectors\, is designed to develop and implement economic-building strategies for the recovery of North Carolina’s travel and tourism industries that suffered economic losses due to the pandemic. The NCDOC has contracted with the NCRLA Foundation to administer a $1.1 million hospitality workforce training program. The training program will offer formal training and certifications to help attract\, expand and retain talent needed to fuel NC restaurants\, hotels\, and other hospitality related businesses. Targets for the training will include: \n\nCareer and Technical Education Programs\nPost-Secondary Education Programs\nWorkforce Entry and Re-Entry\nProfessional Advancement for employees currently working in the hospitality industry\n\nAs a first step in our work on both fronts\, we are eager to hear from human resources managers\, business owners\, operators\, managers\, and others involved in talent acquisition about: \n\nChallenges you are experiencing with hiring and retention\nPositions and roles that are most difficult to fill\nRecruitment and retention strategies you are currently using\, including which have been successful and which have not\nObstacles and issues that are impeding recruitment and retention (pay\, benefits\, transportation\, childcare\, hours of work\, etc.)\nYour thoughts and ideas about strategies we might employ to help recruit new workers to the industry and to retain our existing workforce\nInsights on key messaging that would be helpful in defining the benefits of employment in the industry\n\nTo get started on these important initiatives\, NCRLA has contracted with professional facilitators who will host a series of roundtable discussions across the state. We need your participation to help shape both exciting initiatives. \nWhat: Roundtable discussion sessions designed to shape our work together in helping to rebuild the NC hospitality workforce and retain workers \nWho should attend:  Owners\, operators\, human resource managers\, training managers\, and others responsible for hiring\, training\, and retaining workers in hospitality related businesses across the state. \nWhen: Tuesday\, September 6 \nWhere: Hilton Garden Inn Kitty Hawk\, 5353 N. Virginia Dare Trail\, Kitty Hawk\, NC 27949 \nTime: 2 – 4 p.m. \nRegistration is free\, but please RSVP.
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/outer-banks-town-hall-rebuilding-our-nc-hospitality-workforce/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Kitty Hawk Pier\, 5353 N. Virginia Dare Trail\, Kitty Hawk\, NC\, 27949\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,NCRLA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220829T140000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Town Hall: Rebuilding Our NC Hospitality Workforce
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nWorkforce challenges continue to plague restaurants\, hotels\, attractions\, bars\, breweries\, and other hospitality related businesses in North Carolina. The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) is working to address the issue. \nNorth Carolina Department of Commerce (NCDOC) was awarded $6.4 million to establish a new tourism-focused economic recovery initiative. The new program\, Supporting and Strengthening Resiliency in North Carolina’s Travel\, Tourism\, and Outdoor Recreation Sectors\, is designed to develop and implement economic-building strategies for the recovery of North Carolina’s travel and tourism industries that suffered economic losses due to the pandemic. The NCDOC has contracted with the NCRLA Foundation to administer a $1.1 million hospitality workforce training program. The training program will offer formal training and certifications to help attract\, expand and retain talent needed to fuel NC restaurants\, hotels\, and other hospitality related businesses. Targets for the training will include: \n\nCareer and Technical Education Programs\nPost-Secondary Education Programs\nWorkforce Entry and Re-Entry\nProfessional Advancement for employees currently working in the hospitality industry\n\nAs a first step in our work on both fronts\, we are eager to hear from human resources managers\, business owners\, operators\, managers\, and others involved in talent acquisition about: \n\nChallenges you are experiencing with hiring and retention\nPositions and roles that are most difficult to fill\nRecruitment and retention strategies you are currently using\, including which have been successful and which have not\nObstacles and issues that are impeding recruitment and retention (pay\, benefits\, transportation\, childcare\, hours of work\, etc.)\nYour thoughts and ideas about strategies we might employ to help recruit new workers to the industry and to retain our existing workforce\nInsights on key messaging that would be helpful in defining the benefits of employment in the industry\n\nTo get started on these important initiatives\, NCRLA has contracted with professional facilitators who will host a series of roundtable discussions across the state. We need your participation to help shape both exciting initiatives. \nWhat: Roundtable discussion sessions designed to shape our work together in helping to rebuild the NC hospitality workforce and retain workers \nWho should attend:  Owners\, operators\, human resource managers\, training managers\, and others responsible for hiring\, training\, and retaining workers in hospitality related businesses across the state. \nWhen: Monday\, August 29 \nWhere: Virtual (*A link to join the meeting will be in the registration confirmation email) \nTime: 2 – 4 p.m. \nRegistration is free\, but please RSVP.
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/virtual-town-hall-rebuilding-our-nc-hospitality-workforce/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,NCRLA Events
ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association":MAILTO:info@ncrla.org
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SUMMARY:Future of Hospitality Golf Tournament presented by US Foods
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThe annual golf classic\, presented by US Foods\, took place on Monday\, August 29 at the Meadows Course at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary. 100 players competed on 25 teams. \nAt the end of the day\, the big winner is always North Carolina’s hospitality industry! We exceeded our goal of raising over $70\,000 to support the NCRLA Foundation. The fun-filled golf tournament brings together hospitality leaders from across the region to support the NCRLA Foundation and hospitality education in NC. NCRLA Foundation funds student scholarships\, ProStart programs\, and other hospitality educational initiatives in North Carolina. Golfers were able to enjoy food and beverage tents throughout the course\, interactive contests\, and an awards luncheon and raffle at the end of the match. Thank you to all of the golfers\, volunteers\, and everyone who participated. \n\nThank you to our 2022 sponsors!\nPresenting\n \n\nEagle\n \n \n \n \n\nBirdie\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nBeverage Cart
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/future-of-hospitality-golf-tournament-presented-by-us-foods-2/
CATEGORIES:NC HEF Events,NCRLA Events
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SUMMARY:Greenville Town Hall: Rebuilding Our NC Hospitality Workforce
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nWorkforce challenges continue to plague restaurants\, hotels\, attractions\, bars\, breweries\, and other hospitality related businesses in North Carolina. The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) is working to address the issue. \nNorth Carolina Department of Commerce (NCDOC) was awarded $6.4 million to establish a new tourism-focused economic recovery initiative. The new program\, Supporting and Strengthening Resiliency in North Carolina’s Travel\, Tourism\, and Outdoor Recreation Sectors\, is designed to develop and implement economic-building strategies for the recovery of North Carolina’s travel and tourism industries that suffered economic losses due to the pandemic. The NCDOC has contracted with the NCRLA Foundation to administer a $1.1 million hospitality workforce training program. The training program will offer formal training and certifications to help attract\, expand and retain talent needed to fuel NC restaurants\, hotels\, and other hospitality related businesses. Targets for the training will include: \n\nCareer and Technical Education Programs\nPost-Secondary Education Programs\nWorkforce Entry and Re-Entry\nProfessional Advancement for employees currently working in the hospitality industry\n\nAs a first step in our work on both fronts\, we are eager to hear from human resources managers\, business owners\, operators\, managers\, and others involved in talent acquisition about: \n\nChallenges you are experiencing with hiring and retention\nPositions and roles that are most difficult to fill\nRecruitment and retention strategies you are currently using\, including which have been successful and which have not\nObstacles and issues that are impeding recruitment and retention (pay\, benefits\, transportation\, childcare\, hours of work\, etc.)\nYour thoughts and ideas about strategies we might employ to help recruit new workers to the industry and to retain our existing workforce\nInsights on key messaging that would be helpful in defining the benefits of employment in the industry\n\nTo get started on these important initiatives\, NCRLA has contracted with professional facilitators who will host a series of roundtable discussions across the state. We need your participation to help shape both exciting initiatives. \nWhat: Roundtable discussion sessions designed to shape our work together in helping to rebuild the NC hospitality workforce and retain workers \nWho should attend:  Owners\, operators\, human resource managers\, training managers\, and others responsible for hiring\, training\, and retaining workers in hospitality related businesses across the state. \nWhen: Thursday\, August 25 \nWhere: Greenville Convention Center\, 303 Greenville Blvd. SW\, Greenville\, NC \nTime: 2 – 4 p.m. \nRegistration is free\, but please RSVP.
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/greenville-town-hall-rebuilding-our-nc-hospitality-workforce/
LOCATION:Greenville Convention Center\, 303 Greenville Blvd. SW\, Greenville\, NC\, 27834\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,NCRLA Events
ORGANIZER;CN="North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association":MAILTO:info@ncrla.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T160000
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SUMMARY:Wilmington Town Hall: Rebuilding Our NC Hospitality Workforce
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nWorkforce challenges continue to plague restaurants\, hotels\, attractions\, bars\, breweries\, and other hospitality related businesses in North Carolina. The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) is working to address the issue. \nNorth Carolina Department of Commerce (NCDOC) was awarded $6.4 million to establish a new tourism-focused economic recovery initiative. The new program\, Supporting and Strengthening Resiliency in North Carolina’s Travel\, Tourism\, and Outdoor Recreation Sectors\, is designed to develop and implement economic-building strategies for the recovery of North Carolina’s travel and tourism industries that suffered economic losses due to the pandemic. The NCDOC has contracted with the NCRLA Foundation to administer a $1.1 million hospitality workforce training program. The training program will offer formal training and certifications to help attract\, expand and retain talent needed to fuel NC restaurants\, hotels\, and other hospitality related businesses. Targets for the training will include: \n\nCareer and Technical Education Programs\nPost-Secondary Education Programs\nWorkforce Entry and Re-Entry\nProfessional Advancement for employees currently working in the hospitality industry\n\nAs a first step in our work on both fronts\, we are eager to hear from human resources managers\, business owners\, operators\, managers\, and others involved in talent acquisition about: \n\nChallenges you are experiencing with hiring and retention\nPositions and roles that are most difficult to fill\nRecruitment and retention strategies you are currently using\, including which have been successful and which have not\nObstacles and issues that are impeding recruitment and retention (pay\, benefits\, transportation\, childcare\, hours of work\, etc.)\nYour thoughts and ideas about strategies we might employ to help recruit new workers to the industry and to retain our existing workforce\nInsights on key messaging that would be helpful in defining the benefits of employment in the industry\n\nTo get started on these important initiatives\, NCRLA has contracted with professional facilitators who will host a series of roundtable discussions across the state. We need your participation to help shape both exciting initiatives. \nWhat: Roundtable discussion sessions designed to shape our work together in helping to rebuild the NC hospitality workforce and retain workers \nWho should attend:  Owners\, operators\, human resource managers\, training managers\, and others responsible for hiring\, training\, and retaining workers in hospitality related businesses across the state. \nWhen: Wednesday\, August 24 \nWhere: Holiday Inn Wilmington-Market St.\, 5032 Market Street\, Wilmington\, NC \nTime: 2 – 4 p.m. \nRegistration is free\, but please RSVP.
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/wilmington-town-hall-rebuilding-our-nc-hospitality-workforce/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Wilmington – Market St.\, 5032 Market Street\, Wilmington\, 28405
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,NCRLA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220808T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220808T203000
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SUMMARY:NCRLA Chef Showdown Grand Finale
DESCRIPTION:  \n2022 NCRLA Chef Showdown\nNow in its sixth sensational season\, this prestigious\, can’t-miss culinary and cocktail competition is the only statewide contest in which the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association names the NCRLA Chef of the Year\, NCRLA Pastry Chef of the Year\, and NCRLA Bartender of the Year and the NCRLA Distillery of the Year. \nWhile the preliminary and regional rounds of competition are private events\, we welcome you to attend our August 8 Grand Finale. Here 20 top North Carolina Chefs and Pastry Chefs and six Bartenders from one end of the state to the other will come together to compete for top titles and YOU can be the judge and vote for your Performance Foodservice People’s Choice Award favorites. Get your tickets now! \n 
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/chefshowdownfinale2022/
LOCATION:The Pavilion at the Angus Barn\, 9401-1 Glenwood Avenue\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27617\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCRLA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T160000
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SUMMARY:Asheville Town Hall: Rebuilding Our NC Hospitality Workforce
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nNCRLA lobbied for and procured a $5 million state grant of federal funds to help address the NC hospitality industry’s worker shortage. With the grant\, we will be hosting a series of six seminars on workforce development across the state. As we gear up on this important initiative\, we need to hear from you—restaurant and hotel owners and operators. Labor shortages are impacting restaurants and hotels in unprecedented ways and are adversely impacting business operations and sales revenue daily. We want to hear about what you’re seeing in your business\, what recruitment strategies are working and what’s not working\, and get your insights and perspectives on what steps we might take collectively to address this all-important issue. \nPlease join us for a facilitated working session and discussion on the topic of Rebuilding the NC hospitality workforce. \nWho: Owners\, Operators\, HR professionals\, Managers (*anybody involved in recruitment and hiring within your company) \nWhen: Thursday\, August 4 \nWhere: Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel 31 Woodfin Street\, Asheville \nTime: 2 – 4 p.m. \nRegistration is free\, but please RSVP.
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/asheville-town-hall-rebuilding-our-nc-hospitality-workforce/
LOCATION:Renaissance Asheville Hotel\, 31 Woodfin St.\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,NCRLA Events
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SUMMARY:Charlotte Town Hall: Rebuilding Our NC Hospitality Workforce
DESCRIPTION:NCRLA lobbied for and procured a $5 million state grant of federal funds to help address the NC hospitality industry’s worker shortage. With the grant\, we will be hosting a series of six seminars on workforce development across the state. As we gear up on this important initiative\, we need to hear from you—restaurant and hotel owners and operators. Labor shortages are impacting restaurants and hotels in unprecedented ways and are adversely impacting business operations and sales revenue daily. We want to hear about what you’re seeing in your business\, what recruitment strategies are working and what’s not working\, and get your insights and perspectives on what steps we might take collectively to address this all-important issue. \nPlease join us for a facilitated working session and discussion on the topic of Rebuilding the NC hospitality workforce. \nWho: Owners\, Operators\, HR professionals\, Managers (*anybody involved in recruitment and hiring within your company) \nWhen: Wednesday\, August 3 \nWhere: Springhill Suites Charlotte Ballantyne\, 12325 Johnston Road\, Charlotte\, NC 28277 \nTime: 2 – 4 p.m. \nRegistration is free\, but please RSVP.
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/charlotte-town-hall-rebuilding-our-nc-hospitality-workforce/
LOCATION:Springhill Suites Charlotte Ballantyne\, 12325 Johnston Road\, Charlotte\, NC\, 28277\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,NCRLA Events
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SUMMARY:2022 ProStart Summer Educator Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by:
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/2022-prostart-summer-educator-bootcamp/
LOCATION:Kimpton Cardinal Hotel\, 51 E 4th St\, Winston Salem\, NC\, 27101
CATEGORIES:NC HEF Events,NCRLA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190424
CREATED:20220107T153105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220509T161957Z
UID:19688-1655989200-1656003600@www.ncrla.org
SUMMARY:North Carolina Hotel Conference: Powered by NCRLA and AHLA
DESCRIPTION:North Carolina hoteliers are getting together and you’re invited!\nThe North Carolina Hotel Conference is your opportunity to connect with the larger hotel community and hear industry leaders and experts share the latest hotel market trends and policy updates impacting your hotel. This year’s event will be taking place at the Ritz-Carlton in Charlotte on June 23rd. \nThe event is free and open to all North Carolina hoteliers who will have the opportunity to: \n\nNetwork with local hoteliers and industry leaders\nLearn the latest recruiting tips and best practices\nHear VIP speakers including state tourism executives and elected officials\n\nChip Rogers\, President & CEO of the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA)\nLynn Minges\, President & CEO of the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association\nJosh Stein\, NC Attorney General\nGeorge Dunlap\, Chairman of the Mecklenburg County Commissioners\n\n\nCatch-up on the very latest policy updates impacting your hotel\nDiscover the latest state and national hotel market data trends\n\nA complimentary networking reception will follow. \nPlease reach out to Brittany Mortensen if you have any questions. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/north-carolina-hotel-conference-powered-by-ncrla-and-ahla/
LOCATION:The Ritz-Carlton\, 201 East Trade Street\, Charlotte\, NC\, United States
CATEGORIES:NCRLA Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220428
DTSTAMP:20260405T190424
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T170358Z
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SUMMARY:National Restaurant Association's 2022 Public Affairs Conference
DESCRIPTION:Make a difference on policy that affects your business. Join us April 25-27\, 2022\, in Washington\, D.C. for our Public Affairs Conference and be part of the industry’s largest grassroots lobbying event. \nAttendees will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative testing taken within 72 hours of arrival at the event. Further details to be provided. \nIf you have questions on the conference\, please email pafc@restaurant.org.
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/national-restaurant-associations-2022-public-affairs-conference-2/
LOCATION:Grand Hyatt\, Washington\, D.C.
CATEGORIES:NCRLA Events,NCRLA PAC Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220425T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220427T000000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190424
CREATED:20220118T200412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220118T200412Z
UID:19763-1650844800-1651017600@www.ncrla.org
SUMMARY:National Restaurant Association's 2022 Public Affairs Conference
DESCRIPTION:Make a difference on policy that affects your business. Join us April 25-27\, 2022\, in Washington\, D.C. for our Public Affairs Conference and be part of the industry’s largest grassroots lobbying event. \nAttendees will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative testing taken within 72 hours of arrival at the event. Further details to be provided. \nIf you have questions on the conference\, please email pafc@restaurant.org. \nFor more info\, visit: https://restaurant.org/issues-and-advocacy/get-involved/public-affairs-conference/
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/national-restaurant-associations-2022-public-affairs-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220418T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220418T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190424
CREATED:20220301T222747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T222747Z
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SUMMARY:Stars of
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/stars-of/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190424
CREATED:20221220T162745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T162856Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Charlotte Area Golf Classic\, presented by US Foods
DESCRIPTION:Rock River Golf Club\n6900 Bruton Smith Blvd\nConcord\, NC 28027 \nJoin us for the 30th annual Charlotte Area Golf Classic! \nREGISTER NOW\n\nPresented by:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in sponsoring the event? Please contact Kecia Poling.
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/charlotte-area-golf-classic-presented-by-us-foods/
LOCATION:Rocky River Golf Club\, 6900 Bruton Smith Blvd\, Concord\, NC\, 28027\, United States
CATEGORIES:NC HEF Events,NCRLA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190424
CREATED:20220328T202939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T203546Z
UID:20199-1649239200-1649242800@www.ncrla.org
SUMMARY:Meet & Greet with NCRLA’s New Food Safety and Lodging Regulations Specialist
DESCRIPTION:NCRLA is excited to announce to our team\, Carolyn K. Griffin our new Food Safety and Lodging Regulations Specialist.  Carolyn brings 30 years of experience to the table and would like to meet our NCRLA members during a webinar on April 6th at 10am. Carolyn will be live to answer any questions members may have about NC Food Code\, food safety and regulations as they pertain to food service or lodging establishments. Carolyn can also assist your hospitality business establishment with education information personalized to your facility’s needs. \n  \nThis webinar is FREE\, but registration is required. Please join us in our Webinar Wednesday series on April 6th at 10am to meet our Food Safety and Lodging Regulations Specialist\, Carolyn K. Griffin.
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/meet-greet-with-ncrlas-new-food-safety-and-lodging-regulations-specialist/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:NCRLA Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190424
CREATED:20220113T162456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T132704Z
UID:19734-1647590400-1647622800@www.ncrla.org
SUMMARY:2022 NC ProStart Invitational
DESCRIPTION:The North Carolina ProStart Invitational (NCPI) is an annual event that highlights the creative abilities of ProStart program students from across the state. North Carolina ProStart schools are invited to bring two teams—culinary and/or restaurant management—with up to five students per team. During the culinary competition\, student competitors prepare a three-course meal in 60 minutes and are evaluated on taste\, skill\, teamwork\, safety and sanitation. In the management category\, teams develop and present a proposal for the next promising restaurant concept. Students must communicate their entrepreneurial ideas clearly and use their problem-solving skills to solve challenges faced by managers daily. The top-placing teams in the\nculinary and restaurant management competitions move forward to the national competition in May. \nView Highlights from 2022\n\n\nThank you to our 2022 Sponsors:\nPresenting:\n \n\nGold:\n \n \n \n\nSilver:\n \n \n \n \n\nBronze:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nFriend of ProStart:\nAlsco – Charlotte\, Big Ed’s City Market Restaurant\, Burke Hospitality Group\, Drum & Quill\, Inn on Biltmore\, Osaat Enterprises\, LLC\, Salsarita’s\, Sonny’s BBQ\, SREE Hotels\,\nTaylor Freezer Sales Company\, The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery\, The Umstead Hotel & Spa\, Shelton Vineyards\, Tri-Arc Food Systems\, Inc./Bojangles RDU \n\nInterested in becoming a Sponsor? Contact Kecia Taylor for more information! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/2022-nc-prostart-invitational/
CATEGORIES:NC HEF Events,NCRLA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190424
CREATED:20220110T174956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T174956Z
UID:19713-1646128800-1646134200@www.ncrla.org
SUMMARY:NCRLA Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/ncrla-foundation-board-of-trustees-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:NC HEF Events,NCRLA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190424
CREATED:20220202T154851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T151307Z
UID:19850-1645718400-1645722000@www.ncrla.org
SUMMARY:NC DPI/ProStart Curriculum Alignment Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Looking for clarification on how the NC DPI and ProStart curriculums align? Not sure what resources are available to you? Have questions you’d like to get answered?\nJoin us for a live Q&A with NC DPI and ProStart Curriculum experts!\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/nc-dpi-prostart-curriculum-alignment-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:NC HEF Events,NCRLA Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220224T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190424
CREATED:20211213T210521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T214746Z
UID:19595-1645718400-1645722000@www.ncrla.org
SUMMARY:Charlotte Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Charlotte Regional Meeting is Thursday\, February 24 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Join us virtually as NCRLA President & CEO Lynn Minges and NCRLA Government Affairs Director Isabel Villa-Garcia give an update on the industry. Click here for registration. 
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/charlotte-chapter-meeting-12/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,NCRLA Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190424
CREATED:20211213T210147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220216T211646Z
UID:19592-1645632000-1645635600@www.ncrla.org
SUMMARY:Asheville Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our Asheville Regional Meeting is Wednesday\, February 23 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kimpton Hotel Arras in the heart of downtown Asheville. Join NCRLA President & CEO Lynn Minges in a legislative update and roundtable discussion on workforce needs in the Asheville area. Stay after for happy hour drinks on us! \nIn 2021\, NCRLA was appropriated $5 million in the state budget to create a statewide campaign to attract workers back to the hospitality industry. In addition\, the NCRLA Foundation has received $1.1 million for hospitality workforce training. Now we want to hear from you about how to put those dollars to use. \nWe look forward to catching up with you in-person. . Click here to register. 
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/asheville-chapter-meeting-7/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,NCRLA Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190424
CREATED:20211213T210906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220112T171027Z
UID:19597-1644228000-1644233400@www.ncrla.org
SUMMARY:NCRLA Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us Monday\, February 7\, from 10am to 11:30am at the AC Hotel in Downtown Raleigh for the NCRLA Annual Meeting. During this member-only meeting\, NCRLA President & CEO Lynn Minges will present an association progress report as well as preview our 2022 priorities and initiatives.\n\n\nThis meeting is free to members; however\, registration is required. Click here for registration.
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/ncrla-annual-meeting-4/
LOCATION:AC Hotel\, 9 Glenwood Ave\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Event,NCRLA Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220106T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190424
CREATED:20211221T191728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T193914Z
UID:19638-1641463200-1641466800@www.ncrla.org
SUMMARY:Hospitality Business Grant Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the NC Restaurant and Lodging Association and Department of Revenue to learn more about the historic $500 million grant program designed specifically to help NC restaurants\, hotels\, bars\, and some other businesses offset losses incurred during COVID-19. Click here for registration.
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/hospitality-business-grant-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Industry Event,NCRLA Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190424
CREATED:20211124T161940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T210247Z
UID:19436-1639558800-1639562400@www.ncrla.org
SUMMARY:Raleigh Area Industry Update Virtual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join NCRLA for a virtual meeting of Raleigh area operators on Wednesday\, December 15\, from 9 to 10 a.m.\, for an industry update. Participate in a discussion of the latest news impacting your business. In addition\, hear how Gigpro is connecting the hospitality industry workforce with open shifts for employers. The meeting is free but registration is required. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/raleigh-area-industry-update-virtual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,NCRLA Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190424
CREATED:20201215T183512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201215T183512Z
UID:17410-1638889200-1638896400@www.ncrla.org
SUMMARY:Outer Banks Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Visit obxrestaurantassociation.com for more information.
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/outer-banks-chapter-meeting-26/
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,NCRLA Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190424
CREATED:20201215T185333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T180256Z
UID:17452-1636639200-1636642800@www.ncrla.org
SUMMARY:Asheville Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our virtual Asheville Chapter Meeting is Thursday\, November 11\, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Join us as NCRLA President & CEO Lynn Minges and NCRLA Government Affairs Director Isabel Villa-Garcia give an update on: \n\n2021 legislative session\nKey policy issues\nBlueprint for Revival progress\nWorkforce development actions\n\nThe event is free but registration is REQUIRED. We look forward to seeing you online soon. \nREGISTER NOW\nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/asheville-chapter-meeting-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,NCRLA Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T190424
CREATED:20201215T184828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211021T180156Z
UID:17444-1636538400-1636542000@www.ncrla.org
SUMMARY:Charlotte Chapter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Our virtual Charlotte Chapter Meeting is Wednesday\, November 10\, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Join us as NCRLA President & CEO Lynn Minges and NCRLA Government Affairs Director Isabel Villa-Garcia give an update on: \n\n2021 legislative session\nKey policy issues\nBlueprint for Revival progress\nWorkforce development actions\n\nThe event is free but registration is REQUIRED. We look forward to seeing you online soon. \nRegister Now \nChapter meeting sponsored by: 
URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/charlotte-chapter-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,NCRLA Events
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