BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NCRLA - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190218T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190218T210000 DTSTAMP:20260727T035009 CREATED:20181008T125438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181022T125213Z UID:14121-1550511000-1550523600@www.ncrla.org SUMMARY:Stars of the Industry DESCRIPTION:It’s time again to celebrate the people who make our industry shine!\n\nThe North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association’s 2019 Stars of the Industry Awards 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. \nThe 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 2019\, 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. \nTo sponsor this event\, please contact Mindy Wharton at mwharton@ncrla.org or 919-277-8585. Deadline to submit nominations is December 5th. URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/stars-of-the-industry/ CATEGORIES:NCRLA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrla.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/ncrlafeb2018-299.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mindy Wharton":MAILTO:mwharton@ncrla.org GEO:35.9928636;-78.9474745 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180522T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180522T160000 DTSTAMP:20260727T035009 CREATED:20180426T200412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T130725Z UID:10199-1527001200-1527004800@www.ncrla.org SUMMARY:Dram Shop Law and Alcohol Liability Webinar DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf 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? \nJoin 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. \nRegister here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1413490757523981571 URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/alcohol-liability-webinar/ CATEGORIES:NCRLA Events,Partner Event ORGANIZER;CN="Mindy Wharton":MAILTO:mwharton@ncrla.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180827T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180827T210000 DTSTAMP:20260727T035009 CREATED:20180302T132136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180524T123224Z UID:7697-1535347800-1535403600@www.ncrla.org SUMMARY:NCRLA Chef Showdown DESCRIPTION: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! \nTwenty-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). \nDon’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. \nNCRLA 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. \n\nFor continual event updates\, follow NCRLA Chef Showdown social platforms: \nFACEBOOK \nTWITTER \nINSTAGRAM \nThis 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. \nSponsors\nRegional SponsorRegional SponsorPantry SponsorPresenting SponsorPantry Plus SponsorRegional SponsorPantry PlusExclusive 2018 Chef Showdown Floral SponsorChef SponsorChef SponsorRegional SponsorHospitality SponsorHospitality SponsorHospitality SponsorPantry PlusLibation SponsorExclusive 2018 Chef Showdown Photography SponsorFinals Host / Judges Table SponsorPantry PlusRegional Semi-Final Destination SponsorRegional Semi-Final Destination SponsorRegional Semi-Final Destination SponsorPantry SponsorExclusive Specialty Rental SponsorAV Sponsor URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/nc-chef-showdown/ CATEGORIES:Industry Event,NCRLA Events ORGANIZER;CN="Mindy Wharton":MAILTO:mwharton@ncrla.org GEO:35.2268253;-80.841961 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180618T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180618T170000 DTSTAMP:20260727T035009 CREATED:20180216T192737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180612T201305Z UID:6994-1529319600-1529341200@www.ncrla.org SUMMARY:Future of Hospitality Golf Classic DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe’ll have food and beverage tents throughout the course along with an awards reception and raffle at the end of play! \nExpected participation is 130 golfers. You may sign up as an individual\, twosome\, foursome or choose to be a sponsor. \nREGISTER\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite \n \n \n  \nContact 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). \nThank you to our sponsors:\n\n \n \n \n \n Presenting Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Platinum Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Gold Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Gold Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Gold Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Gold Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Gold Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Gold Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n Gold Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Gold Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Silver Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Silver Sponsor\n \n \n\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n Silver Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Silver Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Beverage Cart Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Beverage Cart Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Contest Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Contest Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Hole Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Hole Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hole Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Hole Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Hole Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Hole Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Hole Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Hole Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Hole Sponsor \n \n \n \n \n \n Hole Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Hole Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Hole Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Hole Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Hole Sponsor\n \n \n\nThank 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 URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/future-hospitality-golf-classic/ CATEGORIES:NC HEF Events,NCRLA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.ncrla.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Golf-Classic-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Mindy Wharton":MAILTO:mwharton@ncrla.org GEO:35.795066;-78.8350348 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180409T150000 DTSTAMP:20260727T035009 CREATED:20171218T151251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180322T163040Z UID:1232-1523264400-1523286000@www.ncrla.org SUMMARY:2018 Charlotte Chapter Golf Classic DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe’ll have food and beverage tents throughout the course along with an awards reception and raffle at the end of play! \nExpected participation is 140 golfers. You may sign up as an individual\, twosome\, foursome or choose to be a sponsor. \nREGISTER\nBuy Tickets on Eventbrite \n \n \n  \nContact 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). \n  \nThank you to our sponsors!\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Gold Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Silver Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Gold Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Gold Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Contest Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Hole Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Beverage Cart Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Gold Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Hole Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Hole Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Hole Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Hole Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Hole & Benefactor Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Hole Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Hole Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hole Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Contest Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Hole Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Hole Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Hole Sponsor\n \n \n \n \n \n Hole Sponsor\n \n \n\n  \nFood & 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 URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/2018-charlotte-chapter-golf-classic/ CATEGORIES:Chapter Meeting,NC HEF Events,NCRLA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrla.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Country-Club-Green-Golf-Tournament-Poster.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mindy Wharton":MAILTO:mwharton@ncrla.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190218T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190218T120000 DTSTAMP:20260727T035009 CREATED:20171201T200454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181203T154353Z UID:1119-1550487600-1550491200@www.ncrla.org SUMMARY:NCRLA Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Register Here \nNCRLA 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. URL:https://www.ncrla.org/event/ncrla-annual-meeting/ CATEGORIES:NCRLA Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.ncrla.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/ANNUAL.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Mindy Wharton":MAILTO:mwharton@ncrla.org GEO:35.9928636;-78.9474745 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180205T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180205T203000 DTSTAMP:20260727T035009 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 END:VCALENDAR