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Mark your calendar

March

  13 ServSafe test administered at the GHRA office
  30 - 31 TRA Bootcamp in Houston
  31 Deadline to apply for GHRA Scholarships

April

  3 ServSafe test administered at the GHRA office
  10 GHRA office closed in observance of Good Friday
  17 BEEFlexible Culinary Challenge in Houston
  27 GHRA Annual Spring Swing Golf Classic at Kingwood Country Club
     
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Member news and events

Greater Houston Restaurant Association members and industry supporters gathered at Pearl Bar on Thursday, February 19, to enjoy swingin’ music, cold drinks and spicy Cajun food ...Read More

Texas Restaurant Association’s Bootcamp training for entry-level restaurant managers is coming to Houston March 30-31. ...Read More

GHRA Scholarships are now accepting applications. Visit www.GHRA.com/education.asp for more info and for applications.

Texas Beef Council and TRA invite local restaurateurs and chefs to attend the BEEFlexible culinary challenge and educational outlet on April 17....Read More

The 2009 Spring Swing Golf Classic will be held Monday, April 27, at Kingwood Country Club. Join Hangman Corporation, Sysco Foods of Houston, Liquid Assets and many more members for a golf tournament that can’t be beat! Check out www.GHRA.com/Golf for more info.
Politics & Policy

Updates on the Political and Public Policy Front

New I-9 delayed until April 3 ...Read More

Card-data theft puts legislation in spotlight ...Read More
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Did You Know

Interesting News Articles for Restaurateurs

Congratulations to Jim and Levi Goode – Goode Company, Bryan Caswell – Reef and Feast for their recent nominations for the 2009 James Beard Foundation Awards. ...Read More

2009 avocado shortage predicted ...Read More

Katy cafeterias see wave of counterfeits from students...Read More
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WELCOME NEW GHRA MEMBERS
 
Affiliated Payroll Services
Buffalo Wild Wings
Creative Advertising & Marketing Organization
Denny's / Denforest LLC
Dosey Doe, Inc.
Insurance Solutions Of Texas
Interfaith Of The Woodlands/Directory
Dining Guide
Lunchbreakers.Com
Pe Leed Ap
Rookies Sports Bar & Grill
Speedee Mart
Founders


It’s hard to believe that we’re already approaching one of the biggest events of the year – the 2009 GHRA Spring Swing Golf Classic ! The event is a great reminder of how beneficial it is to be a part of our Founders’ Club. In return for helping us put together the many social, educational and political events we do each year, our Founders’ Club sponsors 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!

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Food For Thought

“An experience only a suburbanite would tolerate.” - Diner Outtake from Zagat.com

Almost one in ten working Americans are restaurant employees. – For more industry statistics, visit www.restaurant.org/research

 

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