News
The most important news and updates from HRA and our trusted partners.
April 2021 Chairman’s Message
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]April 2021 Chairman's message Aloha mai kākou I want to first give my sincere thanks and gratitude to Sheryl Matsuoka and her team for all they do for us. I cannot tell you how many untold hours they spend on our...
A New HRA partnership with SBC Benefits
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Member Benefits The Hawaii Restaurant Association is pleased to announce a new partnership with SBC Benefits. SBC Benefits is able to offer our members, and their employees, various cost-effective benefits to help protect them and...
Top 5 Energy Management Best Practices During COVID-19 to save $$
After a difficult year, it’s more important than ever to make sure your energy costs aren’t hindering you from getting back on your feet. Make smart energy choices and keep your electric bills low – now and in the future – with these helpful tips: Set thermostats a...
UPCOMING 2 DAY SERVSAFE® MANAGER CERTIFICATION CLASS/EXAM AT THE PIZZA PRESS
Keeping your management team Certified, AND helping HRAEF While we are all busier lately, most of us are still running with thin staffing. You or your key staff may not be able to get away for a full day class. Peter B, working with The Pizza Press in Aiea, have...
March 2021 Executive Directors Message
Aloha Members, we are quickly approaching the compliance deadline for Ordinance No. 19-30 (AKA Bill 40), which becomes effective April 1st, 2021. The Hawaii Restaurant Association, along with the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, Hawaii Food Industry Association, and the...
HRAEF & Honolulu Coffee Company introduce a great ProStart Offer
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Hawaii Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (HRAEF) has partnered with Honolulu Coffee Company (HCC), Hawaii’s finest Coffee Roaster, to create a fundraiser which will support Hawaii ProStart Schools. HCC has created a...
The Hawaii Dining Out Directory!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Hawaii Restaurant Association’s Hawaii Dining Out Directory is the only list that is searchable by zip codes! The Hawaii Dining Out Directory list has been updated with a new category for your guests to search, including:...
Member Benefits at Office Depot
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="20888" img_size="medium"][vc_column_text] 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...
HIOSH – Fines have gone up!!
As Employers, you need to keep a safe workplace for your staff as well as your guests. HIOSH is the department that inspects and enforces OSHA rules and regulations here in Hawaii. HIOSH covers facilities from the huge food and construction facilities, to the little...