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Charlotte Chapter Meeting: Workforce Solutions for the Hospitality Industry
2017-11-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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Asheville Lodging Association Meeting: Short-term rentals -- leveling the playing field
2017-11-15 15:00 - 17:00
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.
Special guest presenters include:
Troy 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.
Stephanie 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.
Open to members only.

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Raleigh/Wake County Hotel and Restaurant GM/Owner Forum
2018-01-30 09:00 - 11:00
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..
Key speakers and topics will include:

Lynn Minges (NCRLA): Issues, regulations and opportunities impacting the hotel and restaurant industries
Sameer Pawa (Wake Technical Community College): Culinary and hospitality programs at Wake Tech
Jonathan Freeze, CDME, CHIA (GRCVB): Updates on the newly-redesigned visitRaleigh.com
Dennis Edwards (GRCVB): Initiatives impacting hotels and restaurants

To register for this free event, click here. For more information, contact the GRCVB office manager, Danielle King, at dking@visitRaleigh.com.
Parking: 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).

2018 Stars of the Industry Awards & Reception Presented by Sysco
2018-02-05 17:30 - 20:30
It’s time again to celebrate the people who make our industry shine!
The 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.
We’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.
The 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.
Awards 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.
5:30 – 7:00 Dinner
7:00 – 8:00 Awards Ceremony
8:00 – 8:30 Dessert & Sparkling Wine
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Contact Mindy Wharton, NCRLA director of marketing and business development, at 919-277-8585, if you are interested in sponsorship opportunities.
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2018 NC ProStart Invitational Presented by Golden Corral
2018-02-25 - 2018-02-27
The North Carolina ProStart Invitational is a two-day secondary school competition focused on restaurant management and culinary arts. Student competitors put their skills to the test in front of industry leaders, family and friends, all with hopes of earning a coveted scholarship from one of the nation’s premier culinary and restaurant management programs.
The competition is composed of two distinct competitions: management and culinary. Management teams develop a proposal for the next promising restaurant concept and present it to the panel of industry judges in a trade show rotational format. Students must communicate their entrepreneurial ideas clearly and use their problem solving skills to solve challenges faced by managers daily. The culinary competition highlights each team’s creative abilities through the preparation of a three-course meal in 60 minutes, using only two butane burners, and without access to running water or electricity. There is no room for error as they are evaluated on taste, skill, teamwork, safety and sanitation.
(Day 1) Monday, February 26 (9am-4pm) Culinary and Management Competitions
*Competition location: Wildcat Center, JWU campus.
*Attending the competitions is free and open to the public.
*Parking is available in many locations on campus.
*There are multiple eating venues near to the JWU campus for snack and meals during the day.
(Day 2) Tuesday, February 27 7:30am-11am) Awards Brunch and Ceremony:
Ticket required! Includes Guest Chef workshop, Exhibitor Showcase, Awards Brunch Reception, and Awards Ceremony Seating. Cost is $30 per person. Tickets are available for purchase online only HERE.
*Location: JWU Special Events Center and Hance Auditorium.
*Tickets must be purchased online by February 17.
*Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door.
(Note: All competitors and educators meals are included in their team registration costs and do not need to purchase separate meal tickets. If you have questions about tickets, please contact Mandy Hines at mhines@ncrla.org or 919-277-8582.)

CANCELLED: Carteret County Hospitality Workforce Solutions Networking Reception
2018-03-01 16:00 - 18:00
NCRLA and educational forces are working together to address the biggest issue facing the hospitality industry: qualified workforce. There are solutions to this problem and we want to share them with our members and hospitality partners.
Join us for a networking reception hosted by NCRLA, Carteret Community College and Carteret County Schools to share with our industry partners ways they can benefit from initiatives designed to supply quality employees and address workforce concerns. Meet and mingle with other industry professionals. Event speakers include, Dr. Jerry Hauser, Carteret Community College president, and Lynn Minges, NCRLA president and CEO.
Who should attend? Hospitality professionals in the Carteret County community. Restaurant managers, owners, franchise operators, hotel property owners and tourism partners are all invited to hear the exciting strategies happening in the Carteret community.
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Team NC Boot Camp
2018-03-14 10:00 - 16:00
Culinary and management teams prepare for the National ProStart Invitational.

2018 Charlotte Chapter Golf Classic
2018-04-09 09:00 - 15:00
Come “Chip in for Education” and join us for the annual Charlotte Chapter Golf Classic! This fun, laid back golf event benefits the NC Hospitality Education Foundation (NC HEF). NC HEF provides scholarships to individuals pursuing educational opportunities in hospitality and tourism, supports educational programs through grants and school-to-career programs, and develops and provides continuing education programs for those currently in the industry.
We’ll have food and beverage tents throughout the course along with an awards reception and raffle at the end of play!
Expected participation is 140 golfers. You may sign up as an individual, twosome, foursome or choose to be a sponsor.
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Contact Mindy Wharton at mwharton@ncrla.org or 919-277-5858 to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Sponsorship levels available are Presenting ($7,500), Platinum ($5,000), Gold ($2,500), Silver ($1,500), Beverage Car ($750), Contest ($500), Hole or Greens ($250).

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Food & beverage partners: Adams Beverage, Burke Hospitality Group, Carolina Ale House, Firehouse Subs, Mutual Distributing, Pepsi Bottling Ventures, S&D Coffee & Tea, Shelton Vineyards, Tijuana Flats and Tryon Distributing

Charlotte Chapter Meeting
2018-04-10 10:00 - 12:00
In 2012, North Carolina adopted the 2009 version of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code, implementing a five-year delay on the enforcement of changing the cold holding temperature from 45 degrees to 41 degrees.
Effective Jan. 1, 2019, ALL North Carolina establishments with a food service permit—restaurants and hotels—must comply with the new cold holding temperature of 41 degrees. Lack of compliance will result in point deductions on an establishment’s health inspection.
To give you a better understanding of this change, Vanessa Bryant, emergency preparedness and outbreak coordinator, and Wendy Grijalva, environmental health regional specialist, both from the Division of Public Health, Food Protection and Facilities, will share what this regulation update means for you and your business and how you can avoid being penalized during your health inspection.
Additionally, during the meeting NCRLA President and CEO Lynn Minges will present a state-of-the-state update on advocacy priorities and efforts along with timely information related to Charlotte-area events and activities, such as the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging EXPO and the NCRLA Chef Showdown.
Seats are limited; reserve your spot today!
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NRA Public Affairs Conference
2018-04-17 - 2018-04-18
You’re invited to Washington, DC, for the restaurant industry’s most important grassroots lobbying event. The National Restaurant Association’s 32nd annual Public Affairs Conference is your chance to make a difference as we head into the midterm elections.
Because of your firsthand knowledge of the restaurant industry, we depend on you to represent the nation’s second-largest private sector employer at our nation’s Capitol. We will go to Capitol Hill to educate lawmakers about top public policy issues affecting our businesses.

National ProStart Invitational
2018-04-27 - 2018-04-29
The National ProStart Invitational is the finale of a nationwide series of state competitions hosted by partner state restaurant associations. For each respective competition – culinary or management – students must impress judges from leading industry corporations, colleges, and universities with skills they’ve developed through ProStart. Attending the competition as a guest is free of charge and open to the public.

Team NC – Management competes Saturday, April 28 at 11:50 a.m.
Team NC – Culinary competes Sunday, April 29 at 8:20 a.m.
Award ceremony and dinner for all competitors is Sunday, April 29 at 6 p.m.

Team NC is sponsored by Golden Corral.
For more information about the competition, ProStart or NC HEF, please contact Mandy Hines at mhines@ncrla.org or 919-277-8582.

Dram Shop Law and Alcohol Liability Webinar
2018-05-22 15:00 - 16:00
North Carolina laws allow for an alcohol vendor (bar, restaurant, etc.) to be held liable for damages caused by over-served individuals–whether they are underage or not.
If an over-served individual leaves your establishment and causes harm to himself or others, do you have policies in place that help or hurt you? Is your staff properly trained on responsible alcoholic service? Are they aware of the potential legal consequences if a drunk patron is involved in an accident after leaving your establishment? As an employee, do you understand how you can be held liable for serving that next drink to a person who is clearly intoxicated?
Join NCRLA May 22, at 3 p.m., for this free Alcohol Liability Webinar co-hosted with Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP (CSH Law). Attorneys Deedee Gasch and Jennifer Welch of CSH Law will tell you what you need to know about North Carolina’s Dram Shop Laws and the best practices to avoid claims and protect yourself and your business in the event you find you are involved in a lawsuit.
Register here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1413490757523981571

41-degree Cold Hold Requirement Webinar
2018-05-30 14:00 - 15:00
The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association has its finger on the pulse of all health and safety regulation updates and issues. We are proud of our partnership with the state and local health departments, which allows us to bring members immediate/real-time information on changes and best practices. One of those changes is the 41-degree cold hold requirement.
In 2012, North Carolina adopted the 2009 version of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code, implementing a five-year delay on the enforcement of changing the cold holding temperature from 45 degrees to 41 degrees. Effective Jan. 1, 2019, ALL North Carolina establishments with a food service permit—restaurants and hotels—must comply with the new cold holding temperature of 41 degrees. Lack of compliance will result in point deductions on an establishment’s health inspection.
To give you a better understanding of this change, Vanessa Bryant, emergency preparedness and outbreak coordinator, and Wendy Grijalva, environmental health regional specialist, both from the Division of Public Health, Food Protection and Facilities, will share what this regulation update means for you and your business and how you can avoid being penalized during your health inspection during a FREE one-hour webinar on May 30, from 2-3 p.m.

Excellence in Education Awards Breakfast
2018-06-18 08:00 - 09:30
Celebrate the recipients of the 2018 North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation scholarship awards. The scholarship winners and their guests will attend this full buffet breakfast and award ceremony to recognize their academic achievements and receive their awards. Scholarship donors, and those interested in celebrating these students, are encouraged to purchase tickets and attend this breakfast prior to the NCHEF Future of Hospitality Golf Tournament following this event.
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Tickets to the Excellence in Education Awards Breakfast are not included in the cost of tournament play.

Future of Hospitality Golf Classic
2018-06-18 11:00 - 17:00
Golfing fore education is the name of the game at the Future of Hospitality Golf Classic presented by US Foods. This annual Raleigh-area tournament benefits the North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation (NC HEF). NC HEF provides scholarships to individuals pursuing educational opportunities in hospitality and tourism, supports educational programs through grants and school-to-career programs, and develops and provides continuing education programs for those currently in the industry.
We’ll have food and beverage tents throughout the course along with an awards reception and raffle at the end of play!
Expected participation is 130 golfers. You may sign up as an individual, twosome, foursome or choose to be a sponsor.
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Contact Mindy Wharton at mwharton@ncrla.org or 919-277-8585 to learn more about sponsorship opportunities or if you’d like to provide food or beverages to our golfers. Sponsorship levels available are: Platinum ($6,000), Gold ($3,500), Silver ($1,500), Beverage Cart ($1,000), Contest ($750), and Hole or Greens ($500).
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Thank you to our in-kind sponsors: 42nd Street Oyster Bar, Angus Barn, Bojangles’, Carolina Brewery, Empire Distributors, FreshPoint, Johnson Brothers, Pepsi Bottling Company, PepsiCo, Pig Pounder Brewery, S&D Coffee & Tea, Shelton Vineyards, Social House Vodka, TOPO Distillery, Tribeca Tavern

NC HEF Summer Enrichment Series
2018-06-25 - 2018-07-30
Join NC HEF for the first-ever Summer Enrichment Series. This series of events is designed to:

Expose educators to career opportunities within our industry to share with their ProStart students;
Allow educators to meet industry partners and learn from their experiences;
Introduce educators to different segments of the hospitality industry; and
Introduce industry professionals to the educators in hopes of building a pipeline of future employees.

There is no cost for any of the events in this series. Educators may register for one or all of the events offered. Space is limited and spots are first-come, first-serve. Please only register for events that you feel confident you can attend.
Although there are no pre-approved CEU credits through NCDPI for attending, educators will receive a certificate from NCRLA of their attendance and may submit to their school for consideration. Educators should work with their CTE director on issues related to transportation, additional meals and/or hotel accommodations.
Details for each individual event within the series are as follows:
EVENT #1
Sysco Raleigh Tour & Food Innovations Demonstration
Monday, June 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
1032 Baugh Rd., Selma, NC 27576
Attendees will visit Sysco Raleigh, one of North Carolina’s largest foodservice distributors. Participants will tour the warehouse and distribution facility, as well as learn from Sysco management about foodservice channels of distribution and career opportunities within this segment of the hospitality industry. Sysco chefs will host a culinary demonstration in the product development kitchens.

***Please wear close-toed comfortable walking shoes and bring valid driver’s license to present when entering at the gatehouse.
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Butterball Headquarters Tour
Tuesday, June 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
1628 Garner Chapel Rd., Mt. Olive, NC 28365
Come learn about everything behind the scenes at one of NC HEF’s largest industry supporters, Butterball Corporation. Attendees should plan to meet at the Mt. Olive location at 9 a.m. for a facility tour followed by a culinary demonstration and discussion with their Butterball chef innovators and lunch. Attendees will also learn about Butterball’s marketing strategies and corporate career opportunities.

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Umstead Resort & Spa Tour
Monday, July 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
100 Woodland Pond Dr, Cary, NC 27513
Attendees will meet and learn from various property managers about their role at the Umstead and their various career paths. Tour includes a look at BOH and FOH operations, as well as a light lunch in the five-star restaurant at the resort. Attendees will see an inside look at luxury property management.

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TOPO Distillery and Restaurant Tour
Tuesday, July 17, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
505 West Franklin St., Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Attendees will see and experience the trendy side of distilled beverages that is popular among entrepreneurial ventures in North Carolina. Learn about the development and manufacturing of beverages made by TOPO and experience how they flow into the restaurant concept by the same distributor. Attendees will have a tour of the facilities and experience lunch.

***Please wear comfortable walking shoes as we will walk approximately four blocks from distillery to restaurant.

NC ProStart Educator Summer Workshop
2018-07-23 09:00 - 2018-07-24 12:30
Please join us for the NC ProStart Educator Summer Workshop being held in Greensboro, July 23-24, as a part of the NC CTE Summer Conference.
On Monday, educators will tour a local hotel and restaurant that specialize in sustainability and local sourcing. Educators will hear from company executives and learn about curriculum-related topics while visiting the hospitality partner. On Tuesday, educators will attend focus sessions to learn about the new ProStart curriculum and hear best practice strategies from teachers that have piloted the curriculum this year.
Lunch both days is included in the cost of the workshop. Educators should plan to attend the preconference in it’s entirety to receive professional development credit from NCRLA.

This event is held in collaboration with NC DPI and serves as a pre-conference to the NC CTE Summer Conference.
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North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Expo
2018-08-27 - 2018-08-28
The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Expo is the only event in North Carolina to bring together all sectors of the restaurant, foodservice, lodging and hospitality industry under one roof. The latest products, services and technologies will be showcased for the industry, along with a comprehensive and leading-edge program of education that will provide restaurants and lodging establishments from North Carolina with the best tools to grow and improve their business.
NCRLA Allied members will receive a discount on a booth.
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NCRLA members can attend the event for free. Registration will open spring 2018. Check back for details.
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NCRLA Chef Showdown
2018-08-27 05:30 - 21:00
If you love to eat and drink, the 2018 NCRLA Chef Showdown presented by Got to be NC Agriculture is the can’t miss event of the year!
Twenty-one of the best chefs and six of the most talented mixologists from across North Carolina will gather in Charlotte on Monday, Aug. 27, to compete for the titles of “NCRLA Chef of the Year,” “NCRLA Pastry Chef of the Year” and “NCRLA Mixologist of the Year.” This annual culinary competition has awarded these honors to fantastic names in the industry including Matthew Krenz of The Asbury (Charlotte), Ann Marie Stefaney of Heirloom (Charlotte), Amanda Britton of Crowntown Collective (Charlotte) and Jesse Roque of Never Blue (Hendersonville).
Don’t miss a bite of the action! Get your tickets now for the opportunity to meet talented chefs, taste their amazing dishes, created with NC grown-ingredients, and mix and mingle with the who’s who of the state’s food and beverage industry. We’ll shake up the fun with six mixologists serving samplings of hand-crafted cocktails made from spirits distilled right here in North Carolina. A great selection of North Carolina craft beer and wine will also be available.
NCRLA Chef Showdown tickets are $125 and are all-inclusive. Attendees must be 21 years or older. Guests will have the opportunity to vote to determine several People’s Choice awards based off the food and drink served at the event.

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This event is in conjunction with the 2018 North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Expo on Monday, Aug. 27 and Tuesday, Aug. 28, at the Charlotte Convention Center. To learn more about the NCRL Expo, click here.
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AHLA Legislative Action Summit
2018-09-12 - 2018-09-13
The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) are uniting the hotel industry to show lawmakers the strength of our industry in what will be your most important meeting of the year.
LAS is a unique opportunity to join together with hundreds of your colleagues to meet your congressional representatives to share your story, the story of our industry, and educate Congress on the important issues affecting the hotel and lodging business.
During the course of two days you will learn about the latest developments on the most pressing issues that are impacting hoteliers’ bottom lines.
We need your help to make these issues front and center with Congress. Join us to get the inside scoop from AHLA’s government affairs team, Members of Congress and other industry experts. You will also learn how to effectively discuss these issues and have the opportunity to build a relationship with your Member of Congress.
Your voice matters and we need you in Washington!

Reception for NC House Speaker Tim Moore
2018-09-17 18:00 - 20:00
The Angus Barn
Raleigh
Join NCRLA at The Angus Barn in Raleigh to honor longtime hospitality advocate NC House Speaker Tim Moore. Enjoy some of Raleigh’s finest dining while listening to the latest hospitality updates from the NC legislature.
FOR INQUIRIES OR TO RSVP, PLEASE CONTACT MADISON SHOOK
(252) 571-3466 OR MADISON@TIMMOORENC.COM

Reception for Rep. Chuck McGrady
2018-09-18 17:00 - 18:30
Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park

The NCRLA PAC invites you to an evening reception in support of Rep. Chuck McGrady, long-time champion of the hospitality industry as well as ABC reform.

To join the Host Committee as a Co-Chair, Host, Co-Host or to RSVP as an Individual, contact Kimberly Siomkos at ksiomkos@ncrla.org or 919-861-0942.
Checks may be made payable to:
McGrady Campaign Committee
P.O. Box 723, Hendersonville, NC 28793
(828) 692-3696
The McGrady Campaign Committee can accept individual or PAC contributions with a maximum allowable contribution of $5,200 per election cycle.

NC ProStart Educator Fall Workshop
2018-09-21 08:00 - 2018-09-22 13:00
EVENT DETAILS
ProStart Educators are very fortunate to receive top notch professional development several times a year. This September, North Carolina ProStart teachers will experience hands-on culinary instruction at the fall workshop. All North Carolina ProStart educators, as well as culinary and food teachers, are strongly encouraged to attend.
Hosted by the culinary and hospitality departments of Carteret Community College in Morehead City, educators will receive training from culinary instructors and work alongside their peers to enhance their skills.The training will include sessions on Friday and Saturday pertinent to the ProStart curriculum. There will also be sessions on classroom best practices and implementing successful work-based learning experiences for students.
Friday night, educators will be treated to dinner and networking at Floyd’s 1921 Restaurant in Morehead City.

HOTEL ROOM BLOCK
A room block has been secured for 109.00/ per night (plus tax) at The Inn at Pine Knoll Shores, 511 Salter Path Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512. This room rate is applicable for the following dates: Spet. 20-23. Breakfast is included in the room rate for Saturday morning. To make a reservation, please call the hotel directly at (252) 247-4155 and ask for the “NCHEF ProStart Educator” room block.

Uptown 'Que and Brew
2018-09-24 18:00 - 20:00
The Uptown ‘Que & Brew is a night filled with barbecue, beers, and lots of bidding, all to benefit the NCRLA PAC. Network with peers and local state legislators as we look to raise funds to continue our legislative success and influence by supporting candidates who support the hospitality industry.
Marriott hotel(s) special group rate: SpringHill Suites Charlotte Uptown for $139.00 per night. Book your group rate for NCRLA PAC Event: https://bit.ly/2McV7zP.
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Event start date: 9/24/18
Event end date: 9/25/18
Last day to book: 9/14/18

Charlotte Chapter Meeting
2019-01-08 10:00 - 12:00

Outer Banks Chapter Meeting
2019-01-08 15:00 - 17:00, 2019-02-05 15:00 - 17:00

Asheville Chapter Meeting
2019-01-09 16:00 - 18:00

NCRLA Annual Meeting
2019-02-18 11:00 - 12:00
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NCRLA members are encouraged to attend the 2019 Annual Meeting. President & CEO, Lynn Minges, will present a progress report as well as preview the association’s priorities and initiatives for 2019. The annual meeting provides a unique opportunity to learn about key issues impacting the restaurant and lodging sectors while connecting with industry peers. This event is free to NCRLA members but registration is required.

NCRLA Board of Directors Meeting
2019-02-18 12:30 - 15:30
