NCRLA webinars offer valuable insights and expert-led guidance tailored for North Carolina’s hospitality industry. Covering a range of topics—including regulatory updates, workplace culture, safety protocols, and business optimization—these sessions equip business owners and operators with practical tools to navigate industry challenges and opportunities. Designed to support the growth and resilience of restaurants, hotels, and other hospitality businesses, NCRLA’s webinars are available on-demand for convenient access to essential knowledge and strategies.
Marketing Your Space for Private Events
This webinar, hosted by the North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association, features Nick Cianfaglione, CEO of RestauRent and former brewery owner. Unlock New Revenue: Marketing Your Space for Private Events explores how hospitality businesses can turn missed inquiries into booked events. Nick shares practical strategies to streamline the booking process, boost conversions, and generate new revenue using RestauRent’s centralized platform. WATCH NOW
Music Licensing Essentials for Hospitality Operators
This webinar, hosted by NCRLA and Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI), provides an overview of music licensing essentials for restaurants, bars, and hotels. Led by BMI’s Jessica Frost, the session covers what constitutes licensable music use, how BMI supports businesses and songwriters, and how operators can stay compliant and avoid legal risks. WATCH NOW
Navigating New Public Health Regulations for NC Bars
This webinar reviews new health permit requirements for North Carolina bars that serve food. Panelists discussed compliance specifics and answered questions for establishments that serve only drink garnishes or unopened commercial snack items, which are exempt from the new regulations. WATCH NOW
Emergency Preparedness Webinar
This webinar offers essential tools and resources to help lodging and foodservice establishments establish a comprehensive emergency preparedness plan to file with local health departments before disaster strikes. Led by NCRLA’s Food Safety & Lodging Regulations Specialist, Carolyn Griffin, along with insights from owners and operators who have recently completed the process. WATCH NOW
Maximizing Your Google Business Profile
This webinar, hosted by NCRLA, Visit NC, and Google experts, provides hospitality businesses with essential strategies to optimize their Google Business Profile. Participants learn how to enhance their listing on Google Search and Maps, ensuring key business details are visible to attract more customers online. WATCH NOW
Cultivating A Transparent Workplace Environment
This webinar provided hospitality business owners with insights into the latest labor movement trends affecting the industry. Experts shared strategies for creating a positive workplace culture to discourage unionizing efforts and offered guidance on staying compliant with labor laws. WATCH NOW
