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The Greater Houston Restaurant Association (GHRA) hosted its annual Spring Swing Golf Tournament, sponsored by Hangman Corporation, Monday, April 27, at Kingwood Country Club.

Dodging the flooding rains by mere hours, more than 300 players, volunteers and staff participated in the 2009 Spring Swing Tournament, benefiting the TRA Scholarship Foundation and the GHRA Scholarship Fund. Total expected revenue for the event is around $62,000, which bodes well for the future restaurateurs and GHRA member relatives the scholarships aid...Read More

June
5 Deadline for entries to NRA's Restaurant Neighbor Awards
12 ServSafe test administered at the GHRA office
28-30 Southwest Foodservice Expo in Dallas
 
July
3 GHRA office closed in observance of Independence Day
12 ServSafe test administered at the GHRA office

Hospitality Industry Conference at University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton School, June 4-5, **special rate** for GHRA members...Read More

NRA is calling for entries for the Restaurant Neighbor Awards by June 5 - info and application here

It's time again for TRA's annual Southwest Foodservice Expo, June 28-30 in Dallas, Texas...Read More

Take this survey for the NRA - if Texas has enough submissions, they'll generate a statewide Restaurant Industry Operations report!

And this quick survey is for the GHRA to better serve you. Thanks in advance!

Updates on the Political and Public Policy Front

DHS announced its new worksite enforcement strategy...Read More

Congress is looking over stricter menu-labeling bill...Read More

Interesting News Articles for Restaurateurs

Friendswood aims to attract 5 new restaurants in 2009...Read More

Info from the 2009 NRA Show in Chicago...Read More

NRA expects Texas to lead the industry in 2009...Read More

FDA now using mobile food-safety labs...Read More

Bowen, Miclette & Britt, Inc.
Brian O'Neill's / Goose's Acre
Co-Advantage Resources(Houston Chapter)
Communi Kay Graphics
Crescent Moon Wine Bar
Dirk's Coffee
The Drake
Dream Cuisine Catering
Focus Merchant Services, LLC
K's Corner Cafe
Lot On Washington
Manny's Cafe
Pearl Bar
Sunbelt Imports
Tree Fresh Of Texas

Become a Founder's Club Sponsor

It's hard to believe that we've already held our annual dinner and scholarship presentation - the President's Dinner! The event was a great reminder of how beneficial it is to be a part of our Founders' Club. In addition to helping us put together the many social, educational and political events we do each year, our Founders' Club sponsors also provide funding for our scholarships and community efforts. This elite group is continuously recognized at events, on our Web site and on print materials - talk about maximum exposure to a target audience! Founders' Club sponsorships are a perfect way to support our Association and get recognized for all that you do! Let us know if you're interested in getting more information today!

“For people who have money but no taste buds.” - Diner Outtake from Zagat.com

$1.5 billion: Restaurant-industry sales on a typical day in 2009. - For more industry statistics, visit www.restaurant.org/research

 
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