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| Why join the association that represents the needs and concerns of you and your industry? The answer is simple… you can’t afford not to. In addition to helping ensure the vitality of your industry, your membership includes many benefits that improve your bottom line. From invaluable legislative representation to group discounts on medical insurance, your membership in the Indiana Restaurant Association is worth it. The following are just some of the benefits you’ll enjoy: |
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- Professional Lobbying Staff (click here for more)
- Discounts on educational seminars and materials such as ServSafe, BarCode and Going the Extra Mile
- Affiliation with Indiana Hospitality & Tourism Education Foundation (click here for more)
- Affiliation with the Education First Program which places emphasis on the education of teen employees through communication with parents, schools and employers.
- Affiliation with the National Restaurant Association (click here to visit the NRA website)
- Monthly E-mail Updates (click here to see examples)
- Hoosier Hospitality Educational Conference – Our 2-day educational conference focused on helping you improve your operations.
- Networking Opportunities At Events, Trade Shows, Golf Outings, etc. (click here to see what events are coming up)
- Assistance with tax issues such as the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and Utility Tax Exemption email tjohnson (at) LMVconsulting dot com to conact the IRA Controller, Tom Johnson)
- Access to our library of industry related books, videos, articles, etc.
- The following are members-only discounts available through our Endorsed Providers. For more information about these discounts and the companies that offer them, click here.
- Discounted Group Health & Life Insurance
- Discounted Property and Casualty/Workers' Compensation Insurance
- Discounted Credit Card Processing
- Discounted Payroll Processing
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2 for 1 Membership: As an added benefit to your membership in the Indiana Restaurant Association you will automatically become a member of the National Restaurant Association as well. The NRA is the leading national food service organization. As a member, you gain access to all the advantages of joining a nationally recognized organization such as the National Restaurant Association.
Free admission to the NRA Show($90 Value): All NRA and IRA members receive one free admission to the nation’s largest hospitality convention held in Chicago each year. The convention showcases the latest products, inventions and trends in the restaurant industry.
NRA Members-only Webinars: Learn from industry experts and fellow operators on member-only webinars. Just log on and listen up to the new monthly webinar series providing insights into new trends, economic conditions, cash flow management, effective pricing strategies, real estate negotiation, P&L management, innovative marketing and promotions programs, menu development, and more.
Featured webinars:
* Protect Yourself from Aggressive DOL Enforcement Tactics - Oct. 20, 2010
The Labor Department has stepped up enforcement of wage and hour, safety and health, and immigration laws under its “Plan, Prevent, Protect” initiative. Find out about aggressive enforcement strategies against the hospitality industry in this members-only webinar.
* Social Media and E-mail Marketing: What's the Winning Recipe? - Sept. 29, 2010
Learn how to integrate your e-mail and social media marketing to acquire guests and keep them coming back in this members-only webinar from the National Restaurant Association and Fishbowl.
Discounted industry publications and educational materials: As an IRA / NRA member not only do you receive regular updates regarding national issues pertinent to your industry but also discounted rates on valuable publications produced by the NRA. Some of these publications include:
• The Restaurant Industry Operations Report
• Restaurant Industry TrendMapper
• Legal Problem Solver for Restaurant Operators
• Restaurant Industry Forecast
• Tip Reporting Education Kit
• How to Market your Restaurant
Representation on Capitol Hill: You will automatically have the support of one of the most powerful advocacy groups on Capitol Hill. The NRA will represent your interests on a national level, securing positive results for the industry. In addition the NRA serves as a liaison with federal agencies such as the Department of Labor and the FDA.
National Information and Library Service
All members gain free access to the NRA’s extensive information and service library.
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| If you need more information about membership or have questions about the membership benefits that save you money e-mail our Membership Team at info (at) indianarestaurants dot org. |
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Starting your membership is easy and affordable! Join now! Click here for a membership application. |
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