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The most important news, offers, and updates from HRA and our trusted partners.
End of Year Giving! Support the HRA Educational Foundation today and give us a boost!
Make a Donation - End of Year Giving! HRA Educational Foundation Your donation to us through friendsofhawaii.org will trigger a bonus boost from funds raised at the Sony Open by Friends of Hawaii Charities! As a Friends of Hawaii Charities grant recipient, HRAEF is...
November 2021 Executive Director’s Message
Wow! It’s amazing that it’s November and 2021 is coming to an end. This has been a really busy year for the Hawaii Restaurant Association, and we’re looking forward to some new and exciting events next year. In the month of October we held two free webinars (the...
Support Local Eateries by ordering Hawaii Restaurant Cards For Your Holiday Gifts
SUPPORT LOCAL EATERIES BY ORDERING HAWAIʻI RESTAURANT CARDS FOR YOUR HOLIDAY GIFTS Nearly 37% of restaurant owners recently surveyed reported their revenue dropped more than half in September and October, compared with the two prior months In partnership with American...
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...