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The most important news and updates from HRA and our trusted partners.
HMAA Supports Our Culture of Happiness and Wellbeing
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“My employees absolutely love HMAA! To put it plainly, we would receive gripes and moans about our previous health plan provider because our staff felt restricted within their network, but since switching, there have been none.”...
High School Hospitality Training Program ProStart Expands
The Hawaii Restaurant Educational Foundation (HRAEF) has been working hard to expand and create awareness for their ProStart Program, and has seen great support from the community. This high school culinary training program currently serves 12 high schools and...
Kapiolani Community College Offers FREE Culinary and Management Training Programs to Restaurant Workers!
The Culinary Institute of the Pacific at KCC would like to spread the word about enrollment for the LAST ROUND of their two grant-funded Apprenticeship Programs. These programs allow you to send your Cooks and Managers through FREE training at KCC while they complete...
September 2019 Safety Topic
Getting on the News with a RED PLACARD There have been now 4 restaurants on Maui that recently were given Red Placards because of Excessive Roach and Vermin in the facilities. Why did they become big news? What steps can you take to make sure you are not part of a...
New Member Profile – Chef Kojima
Chef Kojima is a noteworthy culinary master. He began his training in Tokyo at the age of fourteen, working at his parent’s tempura restaurant. He later moved on to the prominent Tokyo Hotel where he mastered French and Continental cuisine. Kojima followed his...
New Member – Integrity Chemical
Integrity Chem, founded by Ryan Sakihara, is a locally owned and operated distributor of dishmachine, laundry, and general cleaning products. Founded in 2008, they constantly strive to provide quality service and premium products at a competitive price. With over 30...
Preferred HMAA Rates Available to HRA Members
“Our partnership with HMAA is already reaping rewards for our members, and we are happy to see numerous restaurateurs already taking advantage of these benefits!” - Sheryl Matsuoka You do not have to wait for your health plan’s renewal period. Preferred premium...
Message from the Executive Director
HRA’s Hall of Fame celebrates the people, businesses and restaurants who have shaped Hawaii into the vibrant culinary industry it is today. These honorees bring honor and pride to Hawaii. They exemplify the best of our industry who have been actively engaged in the...
Back to School = Time to Review
As Summer winds down, it would be a good time to review with your staff some basic Food Safety Practices. Pick a single topic and include in your daily pre-meal, or go into more in depth subject at your regular staff meeting. Target first a topic that you have...