Recent News
The most important news, offers, and updates from HRA and our trusted partners.
What is ERC and how can it help my restaurant?
Eligible restaurants can now access ERC for both 2020 and 2021 for eligible employee wages as long as these specific payroll wages and/or group benefits were not directly paid with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan funds. Employers can access up to $5,000 per...
October 2021 Executive Director’s Message
The Hawaii Restaurant Association in partnership with The National Restaurant Association has been the leader in supporting restaurants. Especially during this pandemic. HRA sent out information & held webinars on Payroll Protection Plan, Restaurant Revitalization...
How can you support our local high schools AND the foodservice future workforce? Easy! With a Tax-Deductible Donation to the HRA Educational Foundation!
How can you support our local high schools AND the foodservice future workforce? Easy! With a Tax-Deductible Donation to the HRA Educational Foundation! Did you know the Hawaii Restaurant Association works very closely with the non-profit HRA Educational Foundation...
Farmers Insurance – Hawaii Restaurant Association Members and Employees Could Save an Average of $366* a Year on Car Insurance
Hawai’i COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Sites
Find a COVID-19 testing site: Kaua‘i County City and County of Honolulu Hawai‘i County Maui County Find a COVID-19 vaccination site: Kaua‘i County City and County of Honolulu Hawai‘i County Maui County Information on the COVID vaccine:...
ProStart Instructors Quarterly Meeting – Thursday October 28, 2021
The Hawaii Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (HRAEF) will be hosting the next ProStart Instructors Quarterly Meeting on Thursday October 28, 2021. A BIG Mahalo to our guest chef; Executive Chef Bao Tran of Mad Bene. Chef Bao will be presenting a short...
James Beard Foundation – Industry Research Study
The James Beard Foundation is conducting a research study to better understand what the future of the industry looks like, the needs of operators and employees, and the interests of workers to persist in the industry. The "Food and Beverage Industry Benchmark Study"...
September 2021 Executive Directors Message
Want to make a difference by getting more involved in the restaurant industry? Join a Hawaii Restaurant Association committee We have many opportunities to serve. The HRA Events Committee has started planning 2022 events which include the Hall of Fame Gala & Golf...
Saving money AND power with Hawaii Energy – EmPOWER Grant Application Deadline Extended to 10/29/21
Application Due Date Extended... Hawaii Energy's EmPOWER Grant Program! This Grant program will provide reimbursement funding to Hawai'i's small businesses and nonprofits interested in implementing energy efficiency projects at their facilities. This would include...