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Hawaii Lodging, Hospitality and Foodservice Expo
22nd Annual Hawaii Lodging, Hospitality and Foodservice Expo Wed. July 13th & Thur. July 14th, 10 am to 5 pm • 2016 Neal Blaisdell Center • 777 Ward Ave. • Honolulu, Hawaii Douglas Trade Shows was established in Hawaii in 1983.It is Hawaii’s largest trade show...
FISHING MEANS FOOD FACT SHEET
FISHING MEANS FOOD FACT SHEET If expanded, the entire 200-mile limit (US Exclusive Economic Zone) surrounding the Northwest Hawaiian Island (NWHI) chain, will be off limits to Hawaii’s fishermen, The expansion represents a 350 percent increase in the no-fishing zone,...
Mahalo to all who Supported the 2016 HRA Golf Tournament
On behalf of the Hawaii Restaurant Association (HRA), I'd like to extend our appreciation to all of you for making this year's tournament our most successful yet. A complete sell-out, with all 3 courses in play, our June 9th event at the beautiful Hawaii Prince Golf...
Controlling your P&L
Taking the “L” out of the P&L If you're a restaurant operator serious about making more profit, you and your managers need to know how to identify your biggest problems in the operation...
Mental and Emotional Sustainability in the Restaurant Industry
Working in the restaurant industry is a completely unique experience in its own. Restaurants offer the opportunity for individuals to have fulfilling careers outside of the regular 9 to 5...
Safety in the Workplace – Preventing Slips and Falls
Dr. John E. Aoki, M.D. CHCQM, FABQAURP Chief Medical Officer Injuries from slips and falls are one of the most common accidents in the restaurant industry behind lacerations and burns. In 2013, the...
HRA Member Spotlight: Cholos- HomeStyle Mexican Restaurant
Cholo's Mexican Restaurant 66-250 Kamehameha Hwy Haleiwa, HI 808.637.3059 www.cholos.mx Owner Nancy Salemi first opened 20 years ago in the Haleiwa Marketplace. Cholo's is a long time favorite of locals,...
Hawaii Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
The foodservice industry in Hawaii has been struggling for some time with recruitment and staff retention. There is a huge need for more programs that increase the number of qualified candidates...
Effective advocacy in support of our industry
Effective advocacy for our industry is, among other things, a lot about having good relationships with regulators and legislators. During the legislative session, our Legislative team is constantly...