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National Restaurant Association Hails Senate Legislation Clarifying FACTA
May 8, 2008 - Washiington, DC - The National Restaurant Association today expressed support for newly introduced legislation in the U.S. Senate designed to clarify the requirements of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act of 2003 (FACTA), a federal law Read more...
Restaurant Operators Encouraged to Prepare for 2008 National Food Safety Education Month
May 7, 2008 - Chicago, IL - National Restaurant Association Solutions encourages restaurant and foodservice operators to begin planning for the 14th annual National Food Safety Education Month. This month-long campaign is held every September and focuses Read more...
Nevada Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Urges Community To Support Education Efforts
May 6, 2008 - Las Vegas - Nevada residents can help send deserving high-school students to college AND win a brand new Mercedes SLK-Class Roadster for themselves, all for just a $220 raffle ticket!
The winner of the Nevada Restaurant Association Read more...
National Restaurant Association Seeks Applicants for 10th Annual Restaurant Neighbor Award to Recognize Outstanding Community Service
May 5, 2008 - Washington, DC - The National Restaurant Association's prestigious Restaurant Neighbor Award celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, highlighting the widespread philanthropy of the restaurant industry. The Association encourages the nation's Read more...
Slow Restaurant Traffic? Get Things Moving with Fishbowl
May 5, 2008 - Alexandria, VA - Fishbowl announced a promotion today to help members learn more about on of our newest member benefits. All you have to do is call them and sign up for a Free Demo. If you do this they'll send you a $25 American Express Gift Read more...
Nevada Restaurant Association hosts Australian Restaurateur's in Las Vegas
May 4, 2008 - Las Vegas, NV - Led by Australian hospitality industry expert Ken Burgin, the Profitable Hospitality New Trends Study Tour heads to Las Vegas in May 2008. Again this year the Nevada Restaurant Association is proud to host over 30 restaurant Read more...
NRA Named Among 'Best in the Business'
May 2, 2008 - Washington, DC - The National Restaurant Association's lobbying clout and impact received some great recognition in today's issue of The Hill. The newspaper added the NRA to its list of "The Best in the Business for America’s Business Sectors," Read more...
Senses Were Tantalized At 2008 Epicurean Affair
May 2, 2008 - Las Vegas - The 2008 Epicurean Affair, held last night at the Flamingo Las Vegas' tropical playground, held up to its promise to provide a first-hand view of the diversity and growth of the city’s food and beverage industry, showcasing cuisine Read more...
NvRA President to Meet with the Consulate General of Canada
April 30, 2008 - Las Vegas - Paul Hartgen, president of the Nevada Restaurant Association, plans to meet with Thierry Weissenburger, Senior Trade Commissioner of Canada, and Lisa Stockley, Trade Commissioner of Canada, while they are in Las Vegas on May Read more...
NvRA Invited on Trade Mission To Ensenada, Mexico
April 30, 2008 - Las Vegas, NV - Members of the Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) will be hosted by the mayor of Ensenada, Mexico, May 21-22, as an opportunity to learn about the great Mexican products available for Nevada customers.
The two-day educational Read more...
Do You Have the Skills to be the Next ´Top Chef´?
April 29, 2008 - Las Vegas - Bravo´s Emmy-nominated hit creative competition series "Top Chef" will be returning for a fifth season. Open calls for chefs interested in competing in the high-stakes culinary competition series will be held in cities across Read more...
Carson High School Earns 4th Place In Management Competition At National ProStart® Invitational
April 26, 2008 - San Diego - The Carson High School team won an impressive fourth place in the management competition at the National ProStart® Invitational held April 24-26 at the Town & Country Hotel in San Diego, Calif. As a result of their success, each Read more...
National ProStart® Student Invitational Kicks Off Today
April 24, 2008 - San Diego - Moapa Valley High School and Carson High School students this morning started competing in the prestigious National ProStart® Student Invitational in San Diego, which culminates Saturday, April 26, in a highly anticipated awards Read more...
Try Your Luck at Winning a New Mercedes at the Culinary Excellence Awards!
April 23, 2008 - Las Vegas -
Dreaming of trading in your old clunker and driving off in a hot new sports car? Then play the odds by buying a raffle ticket Read more...
National Restaurant Association Welcomes Introduction of Food Safety Legislation on Capitol Hill
April 23, 2008 - Washington DC - The National Restaurant Association on April 23 welcomed the introduction of bipartisan food safety legislation in the Congress by U.S. Reps. Jim Costa (D-Calif.) and Adam Putnam (R-Fla.). The bill, "The Safe Food Enforcement, Read more...
National Restaurant Association Comments on DHS Proposed 'No-Match' Letter Regulations
April 23, 2008 - Washington DC - The National Restaurant Association April 23 submitted written comments to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in response to the proposal to use "no-match" letters to crack Read more...
Association Outlines the How To´s for Getting a Tax Refund on Comped Meals
April 17, 2008 - Las Vegas - In an effort to help answer members questions about the process involved in getting a tax refund on comped meals, the Nevada Restaurant Association asked George Ross, Director of Legislative & Governmental for Snell & Wilmer, Read more...
Nevada Restaurant Association Announces Bob Ansara As Latest ‘Random Rewards’ Winner
April 16, 2008 - Las Vegas, NV -
 The Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) today announced that Bob Ansara, president of Ricardo's Las Vegas, has been awarded the “NvRA Random Reward” Read more...
New Research Helps Restaurant Operators Plan Ahead to Weather Economic Challenges
April 16, 2008 - Washington, DC - The National Restaurant Association and Deloitte LLP have released the 2007/2008 Restaurant Industry Operations Report, new research that can help restaurateurs plan ahead and adjust to changing economic conditions. Understanding Read more...
Tantalize Your Senses At The 2008 Epicurean Affair
April 16, 2008 - Las Vegas - Make a splash at the hottest party of the year as the 2008 Epicurean Affair kicks off May 1! Set in the Flamingo Las Vegas’s 15-acre tropical paradise, this grand soiree will delight and entice all your senses with succulent Read more...
Coronado High ProStart® Student Wins Local Best Teen Chef Competition
April 15, 2008 - Las Vegas - On Saturday, April 12, high school seniors from across the U.S. and Canada competed in Best Teen Chef Local Cook-off Competitions at participating The International Culinary Schools at The Art Institutes locations throughout Read more...
Building Partnerships in Diversity
April 15, 2008 - Las Vegas - In order to bridge communication, build legislative power and increase understanding and cooperation the Latin Chamber of Commerce (LCC) and the Nevada Restaurant Association (NVRA) have been collaborating on a Memorandum of Read more...
There’s Still Time To Nominate Your Superstars for the Culinary Excellence Awards
April 15, 2008 - Las Vegas - Roll out the red carpet for the industry’s leading stars at the Nevada Restaurant Association’s (NvRA) inaugural Culinary Excellence Awards gala on June 3. Set in the elegance and luxury of the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas, award Read more...
Nevada’s House Members Understand Importance Of Restaurant Depreciation
April 15, 2008 - Las Vegas - In a recent hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Small Business Committee, the National Restaurant Association (NRA) testified on behalf of the nation’s restaurants about the problems with the current 39 1/2-year Read more...
Nevada Restaurant Self Insured Group Returns 10th Dividend In A Row
April 15, 2008 - Las Vegas - The Nevada Restaurant Self Insured Group’s (NRSIG) board of directors voted to return a dividend of $700,000 to members for the 2004 fiscal year. The NRSIG board reviewed the financial performance of the group and concluded there Read more...
National Restaurant Association Wants Your Opinion on Immigration Policy Proposals
April 14, 2008 - Las Vegas - The National Restaurant Association, with funding from SAFE, has been working with Dr. Kelton Rhoads the past several months to more clearly develop immigration messages that can be used at the local, state & federal level. Read more...
State Culinary ProStart Champs Treated to Dazzling Culinary Display at Alizé
April 14, 2008 - Las Vegas - Andre Rochat generously treated the recently crowned state culinary team from Moapa Valley High School to a gourmet dinner at his own Alizé at the Top of the Palms last Thursday. The team Read more...
Memo: Recent Supreme Court Decision on the Taxability of Comp Food
April 14, 2008 - Carson City, NV - The Department has received numerous requests for information related to the aforementioned Supreme Court decision. This memorandum is an attempt to address those requests.
We have received a Public Records request for Read more...
NvRA Hosts Statewide Conference Call on the Comp'd Meal Ruling
April 8, 2008 - Las Vegas, NV - This afternoon the Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) hosted a state-wide industry conference call on the ruling last week that addressed tax exemption on comp'd meals. Guests on the call were Samuel McMullen, Governmental Read more...
Association Urges Members To Weigh In on No-Match Rule
April 8, 2008 - Washington, DC - As the Department of Homeland Security persists in trying to use “no-match” letters to crack down on employers and employees for immigration violations; the National Restaurant Association (NRA) continues to raise concerns about Read more...
Tax Hearing to Examine Restaurant Depreciation
April 7, 2008 - Washington, DC - Restaurateurs will have a chance to speak up this week about the need for a permanent 15-year building depreciation schedule.
The House of Representatives Small Business Committee is conducting a hearing April 10 on modernizing Read more...
ALERT: State-wide Conference Call
April 2, 2008 - Las Vegas -
We are hosting a state wide conference call to help answer member questions about the court majority saying that no taxable event occurred between the tax-free purchase of the food and when restaurants gave the meals away. Read more...
Restaurants and Songwriters: Playing the Same Song
April 1, 2008 - Las Vegas - If you don’t understand why you must pay to use music in your restaurant, you’re not alone. The need for music licensing often comes as a surprise to new entrepreneurs, and sometimes is misunderstood by even veteran restaurateurs. Read more...
Be Ready By July 1 For New Overtime Rules!
March 28, 2008 - Carson City, NV - Starting on July 1, employees who receive qualified health benefits from their employers and earn less than $8.775 per hour must be paid overtime whenever they work more than eight hours in a 24-hour period. The same goes for Read more...
Gov. Gibbons Announces Nevada Minimum-Wage Increase To Take Effect July 1
March 28, 2008 - Carson City, NV - The minimum wage for employees who receive qualified health benefits from their employers will increase from $5.30 per hour to $5.85 per hour on July 1. Also, the minimum wage for employees who do not receive health benefits Read more...
Employers Will Face Increased Penalties for Immigration Violations
March 27, 2008 - Washington, DC - Effective today, the Department of Homeland Security has increased penalties levied on employers for various employment-related immigration violations by approximately 25% in order to keep up with rising inflation.
Some Read more...
The Capital Grille Thanks Nevada ProStart Teachers
March 26, 2008 - Las Vegas - On Monday night, the fine people at The Capital Grille treated to dinner two of our top ProStart teachers, Penny Reynolds from Carson High School in Carson City and Mary Bullock from Moapa Valley High School in Overton, as a Read more...
Nevada Restaurant Association Corporate Sponsor Supports Peccole Little League Team
March 25, 2008 - Las Vegas - Nevada Restaurant Association partner Shoes for Crews, the leading manufacturer of slip-resistant shoes, is sponsoring The Cardinals little league baseball team for kids aged 9-11.
Coach David Anderson has been with Peccole Read more...
Nevada Restaurant Association Challenges Hospitality Association of South Carolina
March 24, 2008 - Las Vegas, NV - An exciting and unprecedented challenge has been issued between Nevada and South Carolina over whose high school ProStart students will take top honors at the 2008 National ProStart Invitational in San Diego, California, April Read more...
Nevada Restaurant Association Partners With South Point
March 23, 2008 - Las Vegas - South Point Hotel and Casino today announced a corporate sponsorship for 2008-2009 with the Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) to carry out its goals on behalf of Nevada restaurants and allied members, including supporting Read more...
DHS Issues Supplemental Proposed Rule with Employer Guidance Regarding No-Match Letters
March 21, 2008 - Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released today a Supplemental Proposed Rulemaking for the No-Match Rule previously issued on August 15, 2007. This rulemaking addresses three issues cited in a decision of the U.S. Read more...
NRSIG & CHSI Announce the Release of MyCHSI.com Version 3.0
March 18, 2008 - Las Vegas, NV - CHSI announces www.MyCHSI.com version 3.0 will be released tomorrow, March 19, 2008. This version has been improved based on member feedback and is now icon driven which makes it easier to Read more...
Action Requested: Urge Your Representative to Support H.R. 5546, the Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008
March 16, 2008 - Las Vegas - Click here to tell Congress to support H.R. 5546: Take Action
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Legislation has finally been introduced which addresses the Read more...
Restaurant Leaders Discuss Industry Issues with Senator Horsford
March 14, 2008 - Las Vegas - Members of the Nevada Restaurant Association had dinner last night with Senator Steven Horsford. Among the issues discussed - Immigration, workforce development, menu labeling, smoking and minimum wage. The event held at Andre's Read more...
National Restaurant Association Applauds Credit Card Fair Fee Act
March 12, 2008 - Washington, DC - The National Restaurant Association today applauded the Credit Card Fair Fee Act, legislation introduced last week by U.S. House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-MI) and Rep. Chris Cannon (R-UT). The bipartisan legislation Read more...
Shoes For Crews® To Provide Free Footwear To Epicurean Affair Participants
March 12, 2008 - Las Vegas - Shoes For Crews® (SFC), a long-standing Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) Corporate Sponsor, announced today that it will provide free slip-resistant footwear to all executive chefs and sous chefs participating in the 2008 Read more...
Coach’s Low Country Brands™ at the Nevada ProStart Invitational
March 8, 2008 - Las Vegas - Coach Joe Crosby delivered the keynote address at the Nevada ProStart Student Invitational, held at the Dragon Ridge Country Club Feb. 22. Approximately 400 students, parents, teachers and industry leaders and professionals watched Read more...
Email and Mobile Go Hand in Hand for Restaurant Marketing
March 4, 2008 - Las Vegas - Restaurants have been emailing special offers, announcements, and reservation confirmations to their customers' in-boxes for years. Now restaurants are bringing the same concept to a cell phone near you. Mobile messaging, or Read more...
Restaurant Industry Leaders Discuss State Of The Industry At Las Vegas International Restaurant Show
February 26, 2008 - Las Vegas - National Restaurant Association (NRA) Chairman Richard E. Rivera, FMP, and CEO of Rubicon Enterprises LLC; and Dr. Peter Cressy, president and CEO, DISCUS, on Feb. 25 during the Las Vegas International Restaurant Show discussed Read more...
National Restaurant Association Launches RestaurantsVote.com
February 25, 2008 - Las Vegas - The National Restaurant Association, the leading business association for the restaurant industry, today announced the launch of RestaurantsVote.com, a Web site intended to simplify the voting process for restaurateurs across Read more...
Moapa Valley High School and Carson High School Take Top Honors At State Competition
February 25, 2008 - Las Vegas - Moapa Valley High School took top honors in the Culinary Competition at the 6th Annual ProStart Student Invitational, held Feb. 22 at the International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Las Vegas [ICS]. Carson City High Read more...
The Main Event Is Back!!!
February 22, 2008 - Las Vegas - This Sunday, The Bank nightclub at Bellagio and Food & Beverage Magazine, along with The Nevada Restaurant Association, host the kickoff party to welcome the International Hospitality Week to Las Vegas.
Top industry leaders Read more...
Nevada Educator Receives 2008 ProStart® Teacher Excellence Award
February 18, 2008 - Las Vegas - Demonstrating its strong commitment to education, the Nevada Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NvRAEF), the educational arm of the Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA), today announced that Chef Fred Wright from Read more...
SAVE THE DATE—Sixth Annual Nevada ProStart Student Invitational, Friday, Feb. 22
February 13, 2008 - Las Vegas -
WHO:
Top high-school culinary students from across the state
WHAT:
Sixth Annual Nevada ProStart Student Invitational
WHEN:
Friday, February 22, 2008;
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
WHERE:
International Culinary Read more...
NvRA to Meet with Senator Horsford
February 13, 2008 - Las Vegas - On March 13, restaurateurs will meet with Senator Horsford at Andre's 6th Street as part of their on going effort to connect with elected leaders and those who are stakeholders with the Nevada restaurant industry. This initiative Read more...
Former Nevada ProStart Student Takes First Place in Regional Culinary Competition
February 13, 2008 - Las Vegas - Aaron Phillips showed off his culinary aptitude by winning first place in the San Pellegrino Mountain West Regional Almost Famous Chef Competition Jan. 28 at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts—Las Vegas.
Phillips, Read more...
Senator Ensign's Staff to Meet with NvRA and Asian Chamber
February 12, 2008 - Las Vegas - The Nevada Restaurant Association and a representative from the Asian Chamber of Commerce have been asked to meet with Sonia Joya, State Director for Senator Ensign, about the issue of immigration. The meeting comes as a follow-up Read more...
Five Ways YOU Can Make a Difference In 2008
February 11, 2008 - Las Vegas, NV - 1. Donate to the Political Action Committee (PAC)/Attend PAC Luncheons:
The NvRA holds several PAC luncheons a year to raise funds for the National Restaurant Association Political Action Committee (NRA-PAC), Read more...
Nevada Restaurant Association Board Member Attends Leadership Training
February 10, 2008 - San Diego, CA - This week some members of the association's leadership team spent some time learning about how to make the Nevada Restaurant Association a "Remarkable Association". They did this by attending a two day CEO Symposium put on by Read more...
Nevada Restaurant Association Reaches Out to Nevada Chambers and Trade Associations
February 9, 2008 - Las Vegas - In an effort to get more organizations and chambers involved in the lawsuit against the Tip Pooling initiative the Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) has reached out across the state. "It is critical that the association take Read more...
Nevada’s Top Romantic Dining Spots Prepare For Valentine’s Day Rush
February 8, 2008 - Las Vegas - Phones are ringing off the hooks all across the state at Nevada’s most romantic dining destinations, including André’s on the Las Vegas strip and Adele’s Restaurant & Lounge in Carson City, for Valentine’s Day reservations.
Valentine’s Read more...
NRA Chairman Dick Rivera To Give Keynote Address At Las Vegas International Restaurant Show
February 8, 2008 - Las Vegas - National Restaurant Association Chairman Richard E. Rivera, FMP, will give a “State of Industry” address during the Feb. 24-27 Las Vegas International Restaurant Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The Feb. 25 address, Read more...
John Matthew Smith Elected To Nevada Restaurant Association Board
February 8, 2008 - Las Vegas -
 John Matthew Smith, director of trade relations and business development for DeLuca Liquor & Wine, North Las Vegas, was elected Read more...
Chef Michael Jordan Elected To Nevada Restaurant Association Board
February 8, 2008 - Las Vegas -
 Michael Jordan, owner and executive chef, Rosemary’s Restaurant, was elected to the Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) Board of Read more...
Las Vegas International Restaurant Show To Feature Exciting Educational Seminars
February 8, 2008 - Las Vegas - The mega-restaurant event of the year—the Las Vegas International Restaurant Show, sponsored in part by the Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA)—is just around the corner. If you haven’t registered yet, it’s not too late!
The Read more...
NvRA Files Lawsuit Against Prevent Employers from Seizing Tips Initiative
February 7, 2008 - Carson City, NV - The Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) today filed a lawsuit in an attempt to stop a proposed initiative filed with the secretary of state’s office from becoming law. The initiative would harm a restaurant’s operation by potentially Read more...
Nevada Restaurant Association Elects 2008 Board Officers
January 29, 2008 - Las Vegas - The Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) today announced the election of its new Board of Directors leadership—a cross-section of Nevada’s $8.5 billion restaurant industry—during its 2008 Strategic Planning Meeting of the full Read more...
John Gerarde Elected Chairman Of Nevada Restaurant Association Board
January 29, 2008 - Las Vegas -
John Gerarde, general manager/managing partner of Maggiano’s Little Italy, today was elected chairman of the Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) Read more...
CHSI To Hold Safety and Training Workshops
January 25, 2008 - Las Vegas - It takes just ONE accident to put your restaurant in jeopardy.
Are your employees prepared?
Make sure you and your employees receive the highly-critical information and procedures that could dramatically impact your business Read more...
NvRA To Hold Roundtable with Senator Ensign on Immigration
January 10, 2008 - Las Vegas - This coming Monday , January 14th, members of the Nevada Restaurant Association along with chambers and other business groups will meet with Senator John Ensign to discuss the importance of comprehensive immigration reform. Read more...
NvRA Members to Attend Congresswoman Berkley's 57 - Slice of Heaven - Birthday Bash
January 10, 2008 - Las Vegas - The Nevada Restaurant Association has a table of 10 for the up coming birthday party for Representative Shelley Berkley. The event will held on January 20th starting at 6:00pm at the South Point Hotel Casino. "We continue Read more...
NvRA to Meet With Senator Townsend
January 10, 2008 - Las Vegas, NV - On February 7th restaurateurs will meet with Senator Randolph Townsend at Del Frisco's as part of their on going effort to connect with elected leaders and those who are stakeholders with the Nevada Restaurant Industry. This Read more...
Don't Miss Fishbowl's E-mail Marketing Product Demonstration!
January 10, 2008 - Las Vegas - Learn how to increase customer loyalty and sales at a free email marketing product demonstration. During this brief, virtual webinar, Fishbowl will walk through the creation, design, and distribution of an email campaign using Read more...
A New Year’s Resolution You Can Keep
January 9, 2008 - Las Vegas -
As we look back at 2007 many of us can reflect on our hard work and good fortune, taking stock of the profits we deservedly earned. Now, who wants to think about that looming tax return and that chunk of profits due to Read more...
USDA CONSUMER ALERT: Keeping Food Safe During An Emergency
January 8, 2008 - Las Vegas - WASHINGTON - Jan. 7, 2008 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is providing recommendations to the regions affected by severe winter weather and flooding in Western states. USDA is hopeful that this information will help minimize Read more...
Restaurants Push for Reform as H-2B Visa Cap is Reached Early
January 7, 2008 - Washington, DC - The Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) continues to be in the forefront of the immigration issue, urging reform and advocating for the business community. As the leader of the Nevada Employers for Immigration Reform (NVEIR)—a Read more...
The 2008 Member Survey is Now Available!
December 26, 2007 - Las Vegas - We need your opinion and expertise. It is time for you to get involved in the strategic planning and member benefit development for 2008. Please click the link below to let us know which issues really matter to you.
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Local ProStart Teachers Learn To Ice And Dice
December 20, 2007 - Las Vegas - Seventeen ProStart® teachers from Southern Nevada learned how to incorporate knife cuts into menu items, as well as professional cake decorating techniques, during the Wednesday, Dec. 19, monthly ProStart® Teacher Development Read more...
NvRA and the Latin Chamber of Commerce Currently Negotiating MOU
December 17, 2007 - Las Vegas - Last weeks’ meeting with Otto Merida, the President & CEO of the Latin Chamber of Commerce yielded some positive steps forward. The Memorandum of Understanding’s (MOU), which has been in the works since October of this year, Read more...
On the Auction Block
December 17, 2007 - Las Vegas - NvRA will hold a silent auction on December 18th at our 2007 Holiday Luncheon. Stop by Lawry´s The Prime Rib early (between 10:45am to 11:30am) to see the items before bidding begins.
Can´t make it to the luncheon? Read more...
Top 5 Tips to Effectively Market Your New Restaurant
December 12, 2007 - Las Vegas -
1. Develop a marketing plan.
Opening a restaurant takes time for sales to build. Be sure to budget for marketing through the first year and beyond.
2. Build excitement and brand recognition Read more...
Nevada Restaurant Industry Epitomizes ‘Growth’ As It Is Poised To Lead The Nation In Restaurant Sales In 2008
December 12, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV - Nevada again will post the fastest restaurant sales growth in the country at 6.5 percent in 2008, followed by Arizona at 6.4 percent; Utah at 5.9 percent; Texas at 5.8 percent; and Colorado at 5.7 percent, according to the National Read more...
NvRA President Honored as a 2007 Person of Influence
December 6, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV - Last night with a crowd of just over 500 the 2007 Influential Person Awards were presented by Greenspun Media´s "In Business Las Vegas." The event held at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel was emceed by Bruce Spotleson, the publisher Read more...
Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff on the No-Match Appeal
December 5, 2007 - Washington, DC - Press Office
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Press Release
Contact: DHS Press Office, (202) 282-8010
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Justice filed an appeal on behalf of
the Department of Homeland Read more...
NvRA Signs onto Letter Addressing Immigration
December 4, 2007 - Washington, DC - United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Majority Leader Reid, Minority Leader McConnell and Members of the U.S. Senate, Speaker Pelosi, Minority Read more...
Restaurant Industry Outlook Softens Amid Moderate Decline in the Restaurant Performance Index
November 30, 2007 - Washington, DC - The outlook for the restaurant industry softened in October, as National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity fell to its lowest level in more than four years. The Association's Restaurant Performance Read more...
NvRA Announces Seminar on Managing Litigation Risk
November 30, 2007 - Las Vegas - With our partners at Snell & Wilmer we are able to provide an informative seminar on a variety of issues that can impact your operation. Employers face many compliance challenges in today’s workplace. Please join Snell & Wilmer Read more...
Nevada Restaurant Association to Participate in State Immigration Summit
November 24, 2007 - Las Vegas - The Nevada Employers for Immigration Reform (NVEIR)—a coalition of Nevada businesses and trade associations dedicated to advocating sensible reform of immigration systems through political action—will have a seat at the table Read more...
NvRA Sends an Invite to Senator Ensign
November 21, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV - The Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) sent an invitation to Senator Ensign on behalf of the members of the Nevada Employers for Immigration (NVEIR) requesting a meeting with his staff at a business round table in Las Vegas. Read more...
Berkley and Porter to Speak at NRA-PAC Luncheon
November 18, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV - Members of the Nevada Restaurant Association will have the chance to hear from both Congresswoman Berkley and Congressman Porter at the year-end NRA PAC Luncheon. "We continue to work with our elected leaders on behalf of the Read more...
60 Minutes Segment on Menu Labeling
November 18, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV - Tonight on 60 Minutes there is a story on menu labeling. The NvRA has had this issue on the association's radar for some time and has worked on it both locally and nationally. Menu labeling is not going to go away. In case Read more...
Immigration SSA Decides It Will Not Issue Employer No-Match Letters This Year
November 14, 2007 - Washington DC - The Social Security Administration will not be sending out no-match letters to employers this year because of the lawsuit challenging the Homeland Security Department's worksite enforcement regulations.
The decision not Read more...
CNN Contacts NvRA About Immigration
November 13, 2007 - Las Vegas - CNN is doing a story about Nevada's new law penalizing employers that hire illegal aliens and requested an interview with NvRA. The story would appear on "Lou Dobbs Tonight." It was not known at the time of the request if Paul Read more...
Welcome to Aviation Nation 2007
November 11, 2007 - Las Vegas - What a Veteran's Day's weekend out at Nellis Air Force Base! The Nevada Restaurants stepped up to help support the men and women of the US Air Force. The celebration is the capstone event of the 60th Anniversary of the USAF. Read more...
List-Building 101
November 10, 2007 - Las Vegas -
Email is a powerful marketing medium for restaurateurs looking to drive repeat traffic and boost sales. The key to using email successfully to market your restaurant is a strong opt-in mailing list and the key to building Read more...
Hennessy Traveler Association President in Las Vegas to Participate in “A Taste of Freedom,” Honor Servicemen and Women of Nellis Air Force Base
November 9, 2007 - Las Vegas - Former Hennessy Traveler Carmen Vacalebre, president of the Hennessy Traveler Association, National Restaurant Association Board member and president/owner of Carmen Anthony Restaurant Group in Waterbury, Conn., arrived in Las Read more...
Nevada ProStart Students Help Support the US Air Force
November 9, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV - This past week has been busy for the ProStart students in Nevada as they prepare for this Veteran's Day Weekend at Nellis Air Force Base. "The students were asked if they'd like to help support the men and women serving our Read more...
NvRA President to Speak on Immigration Reform
November 9, 2007 - New Orleans, LA - This coming week Paul Hartgen, the president of the Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) will speak at an international restaurant conference in New Orleans about what members in Nevada have been asking for as it relates to immigration.
"We Read more...
Sysco Las Vegas Helps Keep It Cool at Air Show
November 8, 2007 - Las Vegas - Nevada restaurants are busy with last-minute preparations in order to host more than 150,000 local and international visitors at Nellis Air Base this Veteran's Day weekend in celebration of the U.S. Air Force's 60th anniversary. Read more...
Important: Revised I-9 is now available
November 8, 2007 - Washington, DC - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced yesterday that a revised Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) is now available for use. All employers are required to complete a Form I-9 for each employee Read more...
Assemblyman Oceguera to Have Dinner with NvRA Members
November 5, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV - Nevada Restaurant Association members plan to have dinner with state Assemblyman John Oceguera this coming Thursday, Nov. 8, at McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant in Las Vegas. The dinner is part of the association's continued Read more...
NvRA to Attend 2007 Country Music Awards
November 5, 2007 - Las Vegas - The Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) will be a guest of BMI at this year's Country Music Awards, to be held Nov. 6-7 in Nashville. The association has an agreement with BMI that provides a discount on music licensing fees Read more...
Association Attends 6th Annual Jean-Louis Palladin Foundation Dinner
November 4, 2007 - Las Vegas - Board Members of the Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) attended the 2007 Las Vegas fund raiser in honor of Chef Jean-Louis Palladin. Chef Palladin is considered one of the culinary geniuses of the 20th century. He was a master Read more...
Nevada and National Restaurant Associations Hails FACTA "Fix"
November 2, 2007 - Washington, DC - The Nevada and National Restaurant Associations today expressed support of legislation designed to clarify the requirements of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act of 2003 (FACTA), a federal law restricting the display Read more...
Be Prepared for Increased Immigration Enforcement
November 2, 2007 - Las Vegas -
In an effort to provide our members with the most updated and useful information available on immigration, Nevada Restaurant Association has created an Employer Checklist to prepare for increased immigration enforcement.
We Read more...
Nevada Restaurant Association Hosts North America´s ProStart Leaders
November 2, 2007 - Las Vegas - This weekend the Nevada Restaurant Association´s Educational Foundation (NvRAEF) hosted the 2007 ProStart Leadership Round table. The round table, sponsored by the Art Institute (AI), provided programs that further enhanced the Read more...
The Great Las Vegas Steakout Supports College of Southern Nevada's Culinary Arts Scholarship Program
November 2, 2007 - Las Vegas - The Great Las Vegas Steakout will take place Wednesday, November 7. Nine of Las Vegas' premier restaurants will partner with different wineries to help support the College Read more...
Shoes for Crews Steps In to Help California Wildfire Victims
November 1, 2007 - West Palm Beach, FL - "Everyone in the country has been affected by the fires in Southern California –some more than others. It´s a tragic situation for many people...and I´m sure we have customers in the area that find themselves in need."
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Find Out What's Happening in the Nevada Legislature
November 1, 2007 - Las Vegas - Read more...
Credit and Debit Card Receipt Clarification Act of 2007
October 31, 2007 - Washington, DC - Legislation has been introduced that is designed to clarify the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act of 2003 (FACTA). Confusion over the requirements of this federal law restricting the display of credit- and debit-card Read more...
NvRA Celebrates Nevada Day
October 31, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV - The Nevada Restaurant Association's (NvRA) 2007 Chairman Paymon Raouf issued the following in recognition of Nevada Day:
“The NvRA is proud of Nevada's great heritage, and the role that the restaurant industry has continued Read more...
NvRA Approached About Having Their Own TV Show
October 31, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV - Dennis Bower reached out to NvRA this week about doing a 13 week, show starting in January called GREAT EATING VEGAS, LLC which would feature the finest restaurants in Las Vegas. It is being sponsored by a refrigeration company Read more...
NvRA Meets Restaurant Operators in Northern & Southern Nevada
October 30, 2007 - Tahoe & Las Vegas, NV - The Nevada Restaurant Association again went on the road to meet with members, this time in Northern Nevada. NvRA's 2007 Chairman Paymon Raouf and NvRA's President Paul Hartgen spent Monday and Tuesday in Reno, Carson City and Read more...
Center of Hope Christian Fellowship Seeks Tax-Deductible Donations
October 16, 2007 - Sparks - Center of Hope Christian Fellowship is seeking tax-deductible donations of kitchen equipment, appliances, and supplies in order to remodel its kitchen facility. The Center, a non-profit entity, has been serving the Sparks, Nevada Read more...
NvRA Will Hold A State-Wide Conference Call For Its Members On The Current Status Of Immigration Reform
October 15, 2007 - Las Vegas - In the continuing effort to bring about meaningful, comprehensive immigration reform and to help keep the Nevada restaurant industry up to speed on this issue, the Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) will hold a conference call Read more...
NvRA Meets with Senator Reid's Staff about Immigration
October 10, 2007 - Las Vegas - This afternoon members of the Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) met with 30 or so other business groups to discuss the current state of our country's immigration policy. The meeting was coordinated with the help of the Nevada Read more...
Nevada Restaurant Association Reacts to Judge's Ruling on No-Match Regulations
October 10, 2007 - Las Vegas -
The Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) today issued the following statement in reaction to a federal judge's decision to bar the Bush administration from instituting new Social Security "no-match" regulations:
"We Read more...
NRA Nominating Committee Selects NvRA Chairman for Board Slot
October 7, 2007 - Washington, DC - Members of the National Restaurant Association's Nominating Committee have notified the Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) that NvRA Chairman Paymon Raouf has been selected to serve as a national director on the NRA Board.
"This Read more...
National Restaurant Association Pushes for Reform as H-2B Visa Cap is Reached Early
October 2, 2007 - Washington, DC - The National Restaurant Association today reacted to the announcement from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that the H-2B temporary visa cap of 33,000 has already been reached for the first half of fiscal Read more...
Nevada Restaurateurs Send Strong Message To Congress
September 26, 2007 - Washington, DC - A contingent from the Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) was in Washington, D.C., today for the 2007 National Restaurant Association Public Affairs Conference, during which the group met with Sen. John Ensign and key staff Read more...
Join Our Mile High Club and get a “A Taste of Freedom”
September 21, 2007 - Las Vegas - Aviation Nation 2007
“A Taste of Freedom”
November 10-11, 2007
This is your opportunity to show our nation's soldiers your pride and support of our troops here and oversees. Please join us in making this Read more...
Nevada Restaurant Association Applauds House Introduction of Restaurant Depreciation Legislation
September 21, 2007 - Washington, DC - The Nevada Restaurant Association today praised introduction of a House bill aiming to address the tax code´s unfairness towards restaurants. The bill would make permanent the accelerated depreciation schedule of 15 years for Read more...
Member Reports a Scam
September 21, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV - Earlier today Rory Palmeri, owner of Gaetano's Ristorante, contacted the Nevada Restaurant Association about a scam that she wanted other member restaurants not to be caught by. A company called Atlas industries Cleaning Supplies Read more...
Taking Great People To Greatness®
September 20, 2007 - Las Vegas - Sharpen your leadership at the COMMUNICATION CHAMPION workshop,
one of the LEAD: Taking Great People to Greatness® series—an exciting new
developmental workshop specifically designed for busy foodservice executives.
Created Read more...
NRA-PAC Luncheon To Be Held Oct. 3
September 20, 2007 - Las Vegas - Las Vegas resident Major Nicole Malachowski of the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” will be the featured speaker at the National Restaurant Association Political Action Committee (NRA-PAC) Luncheon. The Read more...
National Restaurant Association Announces Upcoming Member Webinars
September 20, 2007 - Washington, DC - Earlier today the National Restaurant Association's Health and Safety Regulatory Affairs department announced the webinars for the fourth quarter of 2007. "Helping to educating our sector is paramount to the industry's future Read more...
On A Mission To Educate
September 20, 2007 - Las Vegas - The Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) Sept. 18 announced that its educational arm has been renamed the Nevada Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NvRAEF) to reflect its newly concentrated focus on education, research Read more...
Crisis Planning: Business Continuity Workshop for Restaurateurs
September 20, 2007 - Washington, DC - The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant
Association Educational Foundation are pleased to announce the
upcoming conference:
Crisis Planning: Business Continuity Workshop for Restaurateurs
These Read more...
Want to Be the Next Food Network Star?
September 19, 2007 - Las Vegas - Where:
David Burke Las Vegas
The Venetian Hotel-Resort- Casino
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South Ste. 108
www.davidburkelasvegas.net
When: Tuesday September Read more...
National Restaurant Association Reacts to Court Ruling on Menu Labeling in New York City
September 11, 2007 - Washington, DC - The National Restaurant Association has issued the following statement in response to today's U.S. federal district court decision to strike down a New York City Board of Health regulation requiring mandatory caloric labeling Read more...
NvRA's John Hinchliffe Nominated For NRA Grassroots Award
September 10, 2007 - Las Vegas - The Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) has learned that John Hinchliffe, general manager of McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant in Las Vegas, is among 10 finalists vying for the National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) Read more...
Restaurateurs Need To Be ALERT About Food Safety And Defense
September 10, 2007 - Las Vegas - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has in place the Food Defense Awareness Initiative ALERT, which is intended to raise the awareness of state and
local government agencies and the food industry regarding food defense Read more...
Nevada Food Safety Task Force Joins National Coalition
September 10, 2007 - Las Vegas - The Nevada Food Safety Task Force (NFSTF) has joined the National Clean Hands Coalition (CHC) to promote "National Clean Hands Week," Sept. 16 ---22. The coalition is a unified alliance of public and private partners working Read more...
Member Benefit Of The Month
September 10, 2007 - Las Vegas - Research indicates that posting your resume online doubles your chances of landing an interview and a new job. The NvRA Career Center services is specially tailored to our profession, helping to better match qualified job seekers Read more...
Prostart® Teachers of Excellence Hold Strategy Meeting
September 8, 2007 - Las Vegas - The Nevada ProStart® “Teachers of Excellence” recently attended a strategy planning meeting at the Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) to discuss the future of the
ProStart® program and to set new goals for this crucial curriculum, Read more...
Members to Meet with Assemblywoman Kirkpatrick
September 6, 2007 - Las Vegas - Now that summer is almost over, the Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) is back in action meeting with our elected leaders. Assemblywoman Marilyn Kirkpatrick is set to dine with the NvRA Sept. 20 at Andre's on 6th Street.
"These Read more...
ProStart® Teachers Attend Summer Orientation
September 5, 2007 - Las Vegas - New and veteran ProStart® teachers from across the state recently gathered for an informative presentation on the benefits and changes to the ProStart program
for the 2007-2008 school year.
The northern training session Read more...
NvRA Steps Up Efforts To Facilitate Immigration Reform
September 4, 2007 - Washington, DC - The Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) continues to work on numerous fronts to bring about meaningful immigration reform.
"We have received calls from members asking what they should be doing if they receive no-match Read more...
Shift4 to Host Payment Security Summit
September 3, 2007 - Las Vegas - Shift4 Corporation will host a second industry summit meeting on strategies to balance Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance, real security and information privacy. The Shift4 Security Summit will be held September 26 and 27, Read more...
Q & A on No-Match Letters
September 1, 2007 - Las Vegas - Q: Can I simply disregard the letter from the SSA?
A: NO. You have received official notification of a problem that may have significant legal consequences for you and your employees. If you elect to disregard Read more...
White House Forces Illegal Immigration Crackdown
September 1, 2007 - Las Vegas - The Bush administration at press time announced that a crackdown on illegal immigration would have to proceed without help from Congress, prompting the National Restaurant Association (NRA) and the Nevada Restaurant Association Read more...
Nevada Delegation To Travel To Nation’s Capital to Meet With Lawmakers, Gain Political Insight from Former White House Press Secretaries
September 1, 2007 - Las Vegas - Nevada restaurateurs are slated to be in the nation’s capital Sept. 25-26 for the political lobbying event of the year-the National Restaurant Association’s Public Affairs Conference. Two of the highlighted speakers for the National Read more...
Update Your Labor Law Poster To Reflect New Minimum Wage
September 1, 2007 - Las Vegas - The Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) wants to remind all restaurant businesses to display up-to-date labor law posters in order to comply with the new minimum wage guidelines. As a benefit for our members, posters can be Read more...
National Restaurant Association ‘Mission ’08’
September 1, 2007 - Las Vegas - Entering the 2008 presidential and congressional election cycles, the National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) GO-Network grassroots program is working aggressively to expand its network to help elect pro-restaurant candidates Read more...
Want To Make A Difference?
September 1, 2007 - Las Vegas - The Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) is looking for a few good leaders for our board of directors, committees and task forces. Your success is what makes the Nevada restaurant industry great, and we hope that you will take Read more...
September is National Food Safety Education Month
September 1, 2007 - Las Vegas - The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and the International Food Safety Council urge restaurant and foodservice professionals to participate in
the 12th annual National Food Safety Education Month this September. Read more...
Support The Troops And Showcase Your Food
September 1, 2007 - Las Vegas - The food concessions forum---”A Taste of Freedom”---to be held during the Nov. 10-11 Aviation Nation event at Nellis Air Force Base will provide the Nevada restaurant industry an unprecedented opportunity to showcase its talents. Read more...
Nevada Restaurant Association Focuses On National Food Safety Education Month
August 31, 2007 - Las Vegas - The Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) today announced that the theme for the 13th annual National Food Safety Education MonthSM. is “Viruses: They’re in Your Hands,” and encouraged all Nevada restaurant operators and foodservice Read more...
NvRA Welcomes ProStart® Teachers Back To School
August 27, 2007 - Las Vegas - The Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) today sent letters to Nevada's ProStart® teachers welcoming them back to school and comending them for their key role in helping to produce the restaurant industry's crucial workforce Read more...
Nevada Restaurant Association Announces Bill Dosch As Latest ‘Random Rewards’ Winner
August 27, 2007 - Las Vegas - The Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) today announced that Bill Dosch, Director of Catering, Convention Services & Events of Harrah’s Las Vegas and Flamingo Las Vegas, has been awarded the “NvRA Random Reward” for his outstanding Read more...
NvRA Discusses Food Borne Illness Exercise
August 22, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV -
This week the Nevada Restaurant Association met with key industry leaders about conducting a table top exercise that would involve state and local government, hospitals, media, food service establishments and vendors. The issue Read more...
No Match Webinar Announced
August 22, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV - In an effort to help educate our restaurant industry on the confusion surrounding the new regulations dealing with immigration the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will offer a Restaurant Industry Webinar Friday, Sept. Read more...
Chairman Raouf Hosts 25th Anniversary Celebration
August 8, 2007 - Las Vegas - As the association celebrates the 25th anniversary working on behalf of Nevada restaurant owners, the 2007 chairman took the time to open his restaurant to all restaurant owners in Las Vegas. "I wanted to give back to this industry Read more...
Urgent Message Regarding the Canned Beef Recall
July 27, 2007 - Las Vegas - Public health officials in Indiana, Texas, and at CDC are investigating an outbreak of botulism associated with canned hot dog chili sauce manufactured by Castleberry’s Food Company. Foodborne botulism is a rare but serious paralytic Read more...
National Restaurant Association Applauds House Panel for Review of Unfair Credit Card Interchange Fees
July 19, 2007 - Washington, DC - The National Restaurant Association today applauded the House Judiciary Committee Antitrust Task Force for holding a hearing to review the interchange fee pricing practices of credit card companies.
"Today's hearing presents Read more...
NvRA Leaders Reach out to Nevada's Senators
June 25, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV - The Nevada Restaurant Association today asked their Directors to contact each of Nevada's Senators expressing the importance of quickly moving forward with the debate on comprehensive immigration reform, and urged Senators to Read more...
National Restaurant Association Voices Strong Opposition to So-Called Employee Free Choice Act
June 20, 2007 - Washington, DC - The National Restaurant Association today voiced strong opposition against S. 1041/H.R. 800, the so-called Employee Free Choice Act, a bill that would replace secret ballot elections with a "card-check" process, taking away a Read more...
National Restaurant Association Calls on Senate to Quickly Resume Work on Immigration Reform Bill
June 8, 2007 - Washington DC - The National Restaurant Association today expressed disappointment after the Senate failed to move forward on the bipartisan comprehensive immigration bill, but urged Republicans and Democrats to resume work on an agreement that Read more...
Stay On Top—Increase Your Sales! Learn How For FREE!
June 4, 2007 - Las Vegas - The Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA), the National Restaurant Association and Fishbowl Marketing are offering two workshops to shed light on how you can implement effective turn-key communications for your restaurant and Read more...
National Restaurant Association Chairman meets with President Bush
June 1, 2007 - Washington, DC - The National Restaurant Association's chairman of the Board of Directors, Richard E. Rivera, FMP, Chairman and CEO of Rubicon Enterprises LLC, today met with President George W. Bush, Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff Read more...
Immigration Reform Talking Points
May 30, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV - - Employment Verification: This new bipartisan compromise contains a provision mandating a new employment eligibility verification system that employers must use when hiring new employees. Any new eligibility verification system Read more...
The National Restaurant Association Reacts to Minimum Wage Increase, Tax Relief Package Included in Iraq Spending Bill
May 25, 2007 - Washington, DC - The National Restaurant Association, representing an industry that is one of the nation's largest private-sector employers with 12.8 million workers and 935,000 restaurant-and-foodservice locations, today expressed disappointment Read more...
NvRA Delivers Testimony to the Southern Nevada Health District Regarding Proposed Fee Increases
May 24, 2007 - Las Vegas - The Nevada Restaurant Association today delivered the following testimony regarding proposed fee increases by the Southern Nevada Health District:
The Nevada Restaurant Association, on behalf of 5,200-plus eating-and-drinking Read more...
NvRA Board Reaches out to the Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association
May 20, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV - Gillian Murphy
NHLA Chairman of the Board
P.O. Box 45
Black Hawk, Colorado 80422
Dear Ms. Murphy,
At our executive meeting this week we spent some time discussing how the Nevada Restaurant Association Read more...
Nevada Restaurant Association President & CEO Leads International Society of Restaurant Association Executives
May 17, 2007 - Las Vegas - Paul Hartgen, who has been leading the Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) for the past year and a half as the president and CEO, today took the reins of the International Society of Restaurant Association Executives (ISRAE) Read more...
US Air Force, Aviation Nation and Nevada Restaurants - What a Combo!
May 12, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV -
Kevin Holley
Chief Operations Officer
Aviation Nation Foundation
Phone: (702) 208-4016
Fax: (413) 683-4868
www.AviationNation.org
Dear Kevin,
We are ready to get cooking to help Read more...
Important Notice: Credit Card Receipts and FACTA
May 10, 2007 - Las Vegas - Confusion over the requirements of a federal law restricting the display of credit- and debit-card digits and expiration dates on customer receipts has resulted in a wave of class-action lawsuits against restaurant companies Read more...
NvRA Offers to Serve on Water Conservation Coaltion Board
May 10, 2007 - Las Vegas - Jena Antonchuk
Executive Director
Water Conservation Coalition
1001 S. Valley View Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89153
Dear Jena,
I would like to extend my appreciation to you and the Water Conservation Read more...
Southwest Culinary Tourism Symposium - You're Invited
May 10, 2007 - Las Vegas - Culinary tourism is the hottest niche in travel now. Learn new ways to make your business more competitive and increase the appeal of the Southwest as a culinary destination by attending the Southwest Culinary Tourism Symposium Read more...
NvRA Meets with the US Chamber
May 9, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV - NvRA's President, Paul Hartgen, sat down with Dick Castner, the Executive Director of the US Chamber to continue to build relationships with organizations that are in sync with our issues. Immigration reform and HR 800 were Read more...
Member Restaurants Meet with Senator Amodei
May 9, 2007 - Carson City, NV - On Wednesday night members of the Nevada Restaurant Association met with Senator Mark Amodei as part of their on going outreach to Nevada's elected leaders. These meetings are very relevant as no one is better at helping to Read more...
Nevada Restaurant Association Announces First-Ever ‘Random Rewards’ Winner
May 7, 2007 - Las Vegas - The Nevada Restaurant Association today announced that Gary Packer, director of sales for the western region for the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF), has been awarded the first-ever “NvRA Random Read more...
National Restaurant Association Announces Strong Support for Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act
May 7, 2007 - Washington, DC - The National Restaurant Association announced its strong support for "The Personal Responsibility in Food Consumption Act" introduced today by Senators Mark Pryor (D-AR) and Mitch McConnell (R-KY) in the Senate, and Representatives Read more...
NvRA Chairman Interviewed In Nation’s Capital For National Restaurant Association Video
May 2, 2007 - Washington, DC - Nevada Restaurant Association Chairman Paymon Raouf traveled to Washington, D.C., this week to be interviewed by the National Restaurant Association (NRA) for its annual video, which will be unveiled at the NRA Show in Chicago Read more...
Getting More from Your Website
April 30, 2007 - Las Vegas - In the Wall Street Journal this morning there was a good article on how to drive more traffic to your website. We added the video to our website to share this information with you. Google for one has added a capability that Read more...
Outlook for Restaurant Industry More Optimistic As Restaurant Performance Index Reached 12-Month High in March
April 30, 2007 - Washington DC - The outlook for the restaurant industry was decidedly more optimistic in March, as the National Restaurant Association's comprehensive index of restaurant activity posted a solid increase. The Association's Restaurant Performance Read more...
Nevada ProStart® Students Place Impressive Second At Sixth Annual National Student Invitational
April 22, 2007 - Charlotte, NC - Students from the Moapa Valley High School in the Clark County School District placed second out of 34 teams in the management competition at the Sixth Annual National ProStart® Student Invitational April 20-22 in Charlotte, Read more...
Win $20,000 For Your Community!
April 19, 2007 - Las Vegas, LV - Step into the spotlight and let the country know about your good deeds. You could win $20,000 for your pet community project and help encourage others to support their communities, too!
The National Restaurant Association, Read more...
NvRA Chairman Raouf to Tour Nevada
April 18, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV - Paymon Raouf, the 2007 Chairman of the Board at the NvRA and the owner of Paymon's Mediterranean Cafe & Hookah Lounge, has spent the last couple of weeks meeting with restaurant owners and operators about the industry. Next week Read more...
Over 70 Restaurants Signed Up For Epicurean Affair
April 18, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV - Looks like we'll have a great showing at the 2007 Epicurean Affair again hosted by Flamingo Las Vegas. We are going to print with the participating restaurants and will be opening up the event to non- members Thursday afternoon, Read more...
Member Gets $81,000 Back From the IRS
April 17, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV - This may be tax week...but there is one restaurant in Nevada that is celebrating as they got back $81,000 from the IRS.
Sam J. Facchini of Metro Pizza followed the association's advice and took advantage of one of the benefits Read more...
34 ProStart Educators Honored with 2007 ProStart® Teacher Excellence Awards
April 11, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV - The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) is honoring the top ProStart teachers in 34 states for their innovation in teaching the ProStart program. These inspirational teachers will be honored at a luncheon Read more...
Nevada Chef Lands Dream Job at Association
April 9, 2007 - Washington, DC - As seen in the April 9th´s Issue of the National Restaurant Association´s Washington Weekly:
Chef Michelle Hendry recently joined the Nevada Restaurant Association staff to work with high school students involved in the Read more...
Southwest Linen has entered into a strategic partnership with the Nevada Restaurant Association as a “2007 Corporate Sponsor.”
April 4, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV - Southwest Linen was formed in January 1991 with a vision and dedication to quality service. After experiencing a phenomenal growth record, Southwest Linen in November of 2000 moved to a new 23,000 square foot, state-of-the-art, Read more...
Ready For Your Close Up? NRA Annual Video To Feature Members’
April 2, 2007 - Washington, DC - The National Restaurant Association (NRA) is working on its annual video and this year would like to feature member restaurants from across the country. The video is shown throughout the year at various events, is used for member Read more...
The 17th Annual Epicurean Affair Returns to Flamingo Las Vegas on May 31
March 30, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas is home to some of world’s most renowned chefs and prestigious restaurants, and on May 31, the best of the best will converge at the Flamingo Las Vegas for the 17th annual Epicurean Affair. For the second straight year, Read more...
National Restaurant Association Statement on H-2B Temporary Visa Program
March 29, 2007 - Washington DC - The National Restaurant Association today issued the following statement from acting interim president and chief executive officer, Peter Kilgore, regarding the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announcement Read more...
Federal Minimum Wage Update from our National Restaurant Association
March 29, 2007 - Washington, DC - The following update was written by Brendan Flanagan,Vice President, Federal Relations at the National Restaurant Association
Good news on the minimum wage/tax relief issue.
Last night, the Senate voted unanimously Read more...
IRS Extends ATIP Deadline
March 29, 2007 - Washington, DC - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has extended the 2007 deadline until June 30 for restaurant and beverage businesses which elect to participate in the Attributed Tip Income Program (ATIP), which provides employers in the food Read more...
National Restaurant Association Commends Senate for Enhancing Small Business Tax Relief
March 28, 2007 - Washington DC -
The National Restaurant Association today issued the following statement from Peter Kilgore, Association acting interim president and chief executive officer, regarding the small business tax relief provisions in the Senate-approved Read more...
Industry Leaders Meet with Senator Schneider
March 28, 2007 - Carson City, NV - Our Nevada Restaurant Association member dinners with state legislators continue to be very positive and effective in creating crucial relationships by providing a greater understanding of the nuances of our industry to our elected Read more...
What You Learn Will More Than Cover Your Dues!
March 28, 2007 - Las Vegas - Haven’t Signed Up Yet? It’s Not Too Late To Attend The April 3 Educational Forum—
Operating systems have a huge impact on improving customer service and reducing costs. Don’t miss this special opportunity provided by the Nevada Read more...
NvRA Reaches Out To Legislators—You Can Too!
March 28, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV - Our Nevada Restaurant Association member association dinners with state legislators continue to be very positive and effective in creating crucial relationships and providing a greater understanding of the nuances of our industry. Read more...
Governor Gibbons Announces Minimum Wage Increase
March 27, 2007 - Carson City, NV - Governor Jim Gibbons today announced the increase to Nevada’s minimum wages that will take effect this summer. As of July 1st, 2007, the minimum wage for employees who receive qualified health benefits from their employers will Read more...
Save The Date! Plan To Attend The Lobbying Event Of The Year Sept. 25-26!
March 25, 2007 - Las Vegas - Join your politically savvy colleagues for an insider’s view of the workings of Washington, D.C., during the National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) Public Affairs Conference. You’ll listen to dynamic speakers and meet key lawmakers Read more...
Are YOU Participating In The Dining Extravaganza Of The Year?
March 25, 2007 - Las Vegas - Nevada Restaurant Association and the Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association members will receive first priority to participate (non-members will be taken on a first- come, first served basis if room permits) in the Epicurean Affair Read more...
National Restaurant Association Commends Introduction of Bipartisan Immigration Reform Bill
March 22, 2007 - Washington DC - The National Restaurant Association today applauded Representatives Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ) for introducing the Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy (STRIVE) Act.
"This Read more...
Nevada High School Students Find Recipe for Success at Nevada ProStart Competition
March 16, 2007 - Las Vegas - The Nevada Restaurant Association announced today that it will be sending a team of four culinary students from Regional Technical Institute and a team of four management students from Moapa Valley High School to compete in the Read more...
Restaurants Get Hit By Credit Card Companies
March 15, 2007 - Las Vegas, NV - Nevada restaurants beware…! The credit-card industry is coming down hard on operations all across the country for not adequately protecting diners’ credit-card data from thieves, according to a recent Wall Street Journal article. Read more...
Mission Industries Partners With Nevada Restaurant Association As 2007 Corporate Sponsor
March 14, 2007 - Las Vegas - The Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) has entered into a strategic partnership with Mission Industries, which will support the association throughout the year as a “2007 Corporate Sponsor.”
Mission Industries began in Read more...
National Restaurant Association Cites New Job Growth Data and Urges Tax Relief for Restaurants
March 13, 2007 - Washington DC - The restaurant and foodservice industry continues to be a leader in job growth and career opportunities in the nation’s economy, according to February employment data released last Friday by the Department of Labor.
Last Read more...
Federal Minimum Wage Update
March 12, 2007 - Washington, DC - The House and Senate have yet to make any progress on settling the differences between their competing minimum wage/tax relief bills. The primary disagreement is over the size and composition of the tax relief.
The most Read more...
Shoes For Crews® Partners With Nevada Restaurant Association As 2007 Corporate Sponsor
March 7, 2007 - Las Vegas -
The Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) today announced a strategic partnership with Shoes For Crews, LLC, which will support the association throughout the year as a “2007 Corporate Sponsor.”
Shoes For Crews® (SFC) Read more...
Nevada Students Compete for State Championship
March 7, 2007 - Las Vegas - Sixteen schools from throughout Nevada will send students to compete at the March 16 Nevada ProStart Student Competition at the Stan Fulton Building on the University of Las Vegas campus. The Nevada ProStart Student Competition Read more...
2007 Epicurean Affair - The Best Yet!
March 7, 2007 - Las Vegas - Get ready for the dining extravaganza of the year---the 17th annual Epicurean Affair, to be held May 31 at the Flamingo Las Vegas.
The event will be hosted by a dynamic partnership of the Nevada Restaurant Association Read more...
Restaurant Industry a Cornerstone of U.S. Economy, Says Tinsley
March 6, 2007 - Las Vegas - The American dream is alive and well in the nation's restaurant industry, which continues to be a cornerstone of the American economy even as other U.S. industries face major hurdles to their sustainability and growth.
Ed Read more...
Mission Industries Partners With Nevada Restaurant Association As 2007 Corporate Sponsor
March 6, 2007 - Las Vegas - The Nevada Restaurant Association (NvRA) today announced a strategic partnership with Mission Industries, which will support the association throughout the year as a “2007 Corporate Sponsor.”
Mission Industries began in Read more...
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