Recent News
The most important news, offers, and updates from HRA and our trusted partners.
The Avocado Group – New Marketing Partner for Hawaii Restaurant Association
The Avocado Group is a digital marketing agency based on Maui and serving all islands for their web marketing needs. We bundle multiple services to help our clients improve their discoverability, streamline their messaging, and make their voices heard in the crowded...
Ransomware Attacks Are Rising. Here’s a Plan for Protecting Your Small Business
Ransomware Attacks Are Rising. Here’s a Plan for Protecting Your Small Business By the Better Business Bureau The BBB Hawaii is a trusted HRA member and community resource. We hope this information can help your business. Earlier this year, Eastern European hackers...
December 2021 Executive Director’s Message
Happy Holidays from the HRA ‘ohana to yours! As we prepare to wrap up 2021, I can honestly say I am looking forward to what 2022 will bring. We are so very grateful for the support of our members, our Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Corporate Partners,...
It’s the Final Days of the Aloha For Hawaii Charities Giving Campaign!
It’s the Final Days of the Aloha For Hawaii Charities Giving Campaign! Please Consider a Tax-Deductible Donation - It Will Be Matched! Your donation will support our ProStart schools with supplies and provide scholarships for ProStart students. The Friends of Hawaii...
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...