The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (NCRLA), the driving force behind North Carolina’s $23.5 billion restaurant, foodservice and lodging industries, is now accepting applications for its fourth annual NCRLA Chef Showdown, presented by Got to be NC. The culinary competition …
NCRLA Seeks Chefs and Distilleries for Statewide Culinary Competition
Cary High School and Smithfield Selma High School Advance to 2019 National ProStart Invitational
Winners in culinary and management divisions win more than $700,000 in scholarships in annual competition Charlotte, N.C. (March 11, 2019) – The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (NCRLA), the voice of North Carolina’s $23 billion restaurant, foodservice and lodging industry, today …
A Powerful New Solution to Help End Human Trafficking is Now Free for North Carolina Hotels
RALEIGH, North Carolina (Feb. 21, 2019) – The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association (NCRLA) announces a new partnership with the nonprofit, Businesses Ending Slavery & Trafficking (BEST), to provide free human trafficking training for NCRLA hotel members and their employees. BEST’s …
NCRLA’s Stars Crowned at Annual Industry Awards
NCRLA’s Stars of the Industry Awards celebrated more than a dozen standout industry professionals Annual Award Ceremony Distinguishes North Carolina’s Top Hospitality Leaders Raleigh, N.C. (Feb. 19, 2019) – The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA), the voice of North …
Hurricane Florence Emergency Response Toolkit
The approaching Hurricane Florence has prompted thousands of people in the Southeastern United States to prepare for its landfall in the next few days. This storm could cause significant damage and flooding in coastal areas, and beyond. North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has officially declared a state …
Best Chefs in NC Crowned at 2018 NCRLA Chef Showdown
The third annual cooking competition awarded chefs from across the state with top accolades Charlotte, N.C. (August 28, 2018) – The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA), the driving force behind North Carolina’s $23.5 billion restaurant, foodservice and lodging industries, …
Finalists Announced for 2018 NCRLA Chef Showdown
RALEIGH, N.C. – July 10, 2018 – The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association, creator and host of the annual NCRLA Chef Showdown presented by Got to be NC Agriculture, announced the 21 chefs selected to compete in its third annual cooking competition. The chefs and pastry chefs, all based …
ProStart teacher from Henderson County Career Academy named 2018 Educator of Excellence recipient
The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association's philanthropic arm, the North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation (NC HEF), recently awarded Christine Mukosiej of Henderson County Career Academy in Flat Rock, North Carolina, with its 2018 Educator of Excellence award. The award is …
Weaverville Students Place Second in National ProStart Competition
Management team from North Buncombe High School in Weaverville, NC, places second at National ProStart Invitational. The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association’s foundation, the North Carolina Hospitality Education Foundation (NC HEF), is pleased to announce North Buncombe High …
