Durham, N.C. (February 24, 2025) – The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) today announced the election of Jason Smith, owner of 18 Restaurant Group, as chair of its board of directors. Smith, a Raleigh native and accomplished restaurateur, was officially sworn in during …
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Culinary and Mixology Experts Awarded Top Honors at 2024 NCRLA Chef Showdown
Our chefs and mixologists supported over 500 North Carolina farmers and producers using local ingredients more than 650 times. DURHAM, N.C. (August 27, 2024) – The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA), the driving force behind North Carolina’s $34.9 billion restaurant, …
NCRLA’s Serving Careers Campaign Boosted Hospitality Employment in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. — Since its launch in October 2023, the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association’s (NCRLA) Serving Careers campaign has made a significant impact on the state’s hospitality industry, driving employment levels to unprecedented highs. Funded by a $5 million grant from the NC …
Garinger High School Receives $5,000 Rachael Ray Foundation ProStart Grow Grant to Expand its Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management Program
$5,000 grants can be used to enhance the classroom experience with curriculum, supplies, and equipment. RALEIGH, NC — Garinger High School in Charlotte is one of 40 high schools nationwide selected to receive a $5,000 grant from The Rachael Ray Foundation and the National Restaurant Association …
Hospitality Standouts Recognized as NCRLA’s ‘Stars of the Industry’
NCRLA’s annual awards ceremony celebrates North Carolina’s top hospitality industry professionals. RALEIGH, N.C. (Feb. 13, 2024) – The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA), the voice of North Carolina’s restaurant, foodservice and lodging industry, hosted its annual Stars of …
NCRLA Board Elects New Slate of Officers for 2024
Tom Pashley of Pinehurst Resort is Board Chair At its annual meeting in Durham on Feb. 12, the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) Board elected Pinehurst Resort President Tom Pashley to serve as chair for a one-year term. He was sworn in by the board of directors …
NCRLA’s Serving Careers Campaign Inspires 300,000 New Hospitality Job Applications
RALEIGH, N.C. (Jan. 30, 2024) — The North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association's (NCRLA) Serving Careers campaign has generated over 300,000 job application starts just three short months after its launch in October 2023. This number correlates to the number of job application starts on …
NCRLA Stands Ready to Help Bar Owners Prepare for New Health Inspection Requirements
RALEIGH, NC (Jan. 4, 2024) — To help bar owners understand the new public health rules and regulations going into effect in 2024, the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) is hosting the Navigating New Public Health Regulations for NC Bars webinar on Monday, Jan. 29 at 1:30 p.m. …
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