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SB 2784 (Tip Credit) is Deferred

SB 2784 (Tip Credit) is Deferred

OUR VOICES HAVE BEEN HEARD! Due to the overwhelming support, testimony, and participation of our HRA members and industry advocates, SB 2784 has been deferred! There were 128 total testimonies submitted on this measure, 96 were in support of the bill, 32 were opposed...

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Kōkua for Maui

Kōkua for Maui

The Hawai'i Restaurant Association is mobilizing donations to provide urgent relief for Maui, such as: food, clean water, medical supplies, and shelter for those affected by this disaster. In addition, long-term assistance will help the region recover from this...

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Hawai‘i Hotel & Restaurant Show

Hawai‘i Hotel & Restaurant Show

March 22 – 23, 2023 9am - 5pm Hawaii Convention Center The Hawai‘i Hotel & Restaurant Show is partnered with the Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association, the Hawai‘i Restaurant Association, and Star Events (a division of Oahu Publications, Inc.) to showcase the...

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15th Annual Golf Tournament

15th Annual Golf Tournament

When: May 18, 2023  11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Location: Hawaii Prince Golf Club 91-1200 Fort Weaver Rd, Ewa Beach, HI 96706 Registration: 10:00, Shotgun: 11:00 AM Registration A - Platinum Sponsor – $1,500.00 3-Player team, includes cart; green fees; light lunch;...

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Honolulu Outdoor Dining Program

Honolulu Outdoor Dining Program

In a move to support our local restaurants as we continue down the long road to economic recovery, the City and County of Honolulu has put the City's previously temporary sidewalk dining program into law in Ord. 22-19 (Bill 27 (2022), CD2), which is the City's outdoor...

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PRINTED MENUS ARE SO 2012

PRINTED MENUS ARE SO 2012

WHAT’S THE SOUP OF THE DAY? Today it’s Hawaiian Oxtale, but tomorrow it’ll be Cream of Sadness if your marketing and print materials aren’t up to snuff. When it comes to staying on top in the restaurant game, keeping a vivacious, lively set of menu items is tantamount...

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