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The most important news and updates from HRA and our trusted partners.
ProStart Instructors Quarterly Meeting
Thank you to all the Hawaii ProStart instructors who participated in the HRA Education Foundation’s very first quarterly meeting on July 29th. And, to those who were unable to join us, we look forward to welcoming you at our next meeting on Thursday October 28, 2021....
Find a COVID testing site near you!
To get tested for COVID or learn more about COVID-19 Visit for trusted sources on COVID-19 information and for testing locations and information. https://www.oneoahu.org/covid19-testing https://testinglocations.alohasafe.org
August 2021 Executive Directors Message
We need to keep working towards funding RRF COVID-19 and the Delta variant has not slowed down the National Restaurant Association. As reported a week ago, we are continuing to submit requests to restore the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to our Senators. The...
HRAEF July 2021 Scholarship Winners
At an awards ceremony held in July at Sky Waikiki, the Hawaii Restaurant Association Educational Foundation board of directors awarded $1,500 scholarships to three outstanding Hawaii public high school students pursing a culinary degree in their college studies. HRAEF...
Branded Website and Apps with APPLOVA
Get 50% off on set up fees for Applova Web-Ordering With Applova’s Web-Ordering platform, you can double your restaurant orders, enhance your restaurant operations, and delight your customers all the same. Today everyone’s got a smartphone, and with more time...
Customers notice when Rats and Roaches are seen.
As Hawaiian restaurants and food operations continue to get busier, VERMIN are getting busier too!! The Hawaii Department of Health does a great job in responding to complaints of rodents and bugs when a customer contacts the DoH. There have been a few serious...
HRA Executive Director’s Message July 2021
Like you, I am sick of hearing that we see the light at the end of the tunnel. We are out of the tunnel and we need to have back the control of our businesses and our own fates. We need the government to take a bow for all they have done for us and let the curtain...
Deep Members only discounts at Office Depot and OfficeMax
Office Depot As a member of the Hawaii Restaurant Association you now have access to exclusive members-only discounts at Office Depot and OfficeMax. Save up to 80% off the officedepot.com regular prices on our Best Value List of preferred products with free delivery...
See if you qualify for Hawaii Energy’s Smart Device Program
Smart Device & Building Controls Smart building controls collect real-time energy data from equipment to help customers optimize their energy usage and avoid paying more than necessary for electricity. Now through June 30, 2022, based on available...