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Association news

Community Involvement

Conserve

Consumer and Menu Trends

Economy and Job Growth

Food safety

Health Care and Insurance

National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show

NRAEF News

Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyles

Other Public Policy and Legal

Restaurant Performance Index

Workforce Development Programs

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Association news

[October 05, 2009]
GS1 US Announces Launch of Groundbreaking Foodservice Initiative with Leading Foodservice Manufacturers, Distributors and Operators

[September 15, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Partners with Fast Casual Alliance

[September 14, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Elects Rosalyn “Roz” Mallet As Treasurer

[September 14, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Elects Sally Smith as Vice Chair

[September 14, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Elects Michael Gibbons as Chairman

[August 27, 2009]
National Restaurant Association and Loyalty 360 Form Strategic Alliance to Increase Consumer Engagement

[August 14, 2009]
Bill Nolan, Director of the National Restaurant Association’s ProStart Program, Awarded Chef Herman Breithaupt Award

[August 03, 2009]
Chefs from National Restaurant Association Member Restaurants to Compete in New Season of Bravo’s Top Chef

[July 27, 2009]
New Restaurant Operator Research Reveals Opportunities for Produce in Foodservice

[July 27, 2009]
Produce and Foodservice Leaders Set Goal to Double Produce Use in 10 Years

[June 09, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Statement on the Passing of Industry Giant Norman Brinker

[June 08, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Names New Staff to Several Key Positions

[May 17, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Chairman Michael Kaufman Receives Cecil B. Day Ethics Award

[May 17, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Elects New Members to Serve on Board of Directors

[April 29, 2009]
Missouri and Oregon Place First at the Eighth Annual National ProStart Invitational

[April 15, 2009]
Celebrity Chefs Lend their Talents to the Eighth Annual National ProStart Invitational™

[March 25, 2009]
High School Students From 39 States to Compete for National Honors at the Eighth Annual National ProStart Invitational™

[March 03, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Names David Gilbert as Chief Operating Officer

[February 09, 2009]
Produce and Foodservice Leaders Partner to Identify Fresh Produce Opportunities

[January 21, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Sends Letter to Suze Orman

[December 11, 2008]
National Restaurant Association Names Beth Johnson EVP

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Community Involvement

[September 14, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Announces Winners of 2009 Restaurant Neighbor Award for Commitment to Community Service

[September 14, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Recognizes Madam’s Organ in Washington, D.C. with 2009 Restaurant Neighbor Award

[September 14, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Recognizes Rod's Steak & Seafood Grille with 2009 Restaurant Neighbor Award

[September 14, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Recognizes BJ’s Restaurants with 2009 Restaurant Neighbor Award

[September 14, 2009]
National Restaurant Association's Cornerstone Humanitarian Award Presented to Alex Ray

[September 14, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Announces Partnership to Relieve Hunger and Reduce Food Waste in America

[September 10, 2009]
MEDIA ADVISORY: National Restaurant Association to Present Restaurant Neighbor Award to Washington, D.C.’s Madam’s Organ

[May 12, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Announces Winners of Third Annual Faces of Diversity Awards

[May 12, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Honors Ben's Chili Bowl Owners Ben and Virginia Ali with Faces of Diversity American Dream Award

[May 12, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Honors Amy's on the Bay Owner Amy Matsuno with Faces of Diversity American Dream Award

[May 12, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Honors Dunkin' Donuts Franchisee Siraj Virani with Faces of Diversity American Dream Award

[May 12, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Honors McDonald's Corporation with Faces of Diversity Award

[April 15, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Joins Share Our Strength’s Great American Dine Out

[April 14, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Calls on Restaurants to Apply for Restaurant Neighbor Award to Reward Community Service

[February 03, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Board of Directors Serves New Orleans Communities in an Afternoon of Community Service

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Conserve

[May 16, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Joins with EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Program in Launching Campaign to Reduce Energy and Water Use in Restaurants

[April 06, 2009]
2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show Highlights How Environmental Sustainability Is Good For Business

[April 01, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Kicks Off Its Conserve Scholarship Quiz

[March 16, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Names Kendall College Educational Partner of Conserve Environmental Initiative

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Consumer and Menu Trends

[October 30, 2009]
New Reports Document Call to Double Fresh Produce Use in Foodservice

[June 17, 2009]
Industry leaders to discuss new research, implications for produce opportunities in foodservice at July conference

[May 11, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Reacts to CSPI's Claims About Sodium in America's Restaurants

[May 08, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Supports Food Allergy Awareness Week

[April 30, 2009]
Mother's Day Dining Fact Sheet

[March 04, 2009]
Leading Restaurant Nutrition Initiative HealthyDiningFinder.com Launches Redesigned, Expanded Online Resource

[December 18, 2008]
Industry Forecast Predicts Trends in Healthier Options and “Greener” Restaurants in 2009

[December 09, 2008]
Healthy Kids’ Meals, Local Produce, Mini Desserts Among Hottest Menu Trends for 2009, According to National Restaurant Association Research

[December 09, 2008]
Artisan Spirits, Culinary Cocktails and Organic Wine Among Hottest Menu Trends for 2009, National Restaurant Association Research Finds

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Economy and Job Growth

[October 22, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Fights for Tax Provision to Help Restaurants Expand, Remodel

[September 30, 2009]
Indiana Restaurateur Urges U.S. House Small Business Committee to Extend Expiring Tax Provisions

[September 09, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Hails Passage of Bipartisan Travel Promotion Act by U.S. Senate

[July 27, 2009]
Restaurant Industry Applauds Legislation Introduced by Representative Abercrombie (D-HI) to Restore Business Meal Tax Deductions

[June 22, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Releases Industry Employment Outlook for Summer of 2009

[June 04, 2009]
NASDAQ OMX to Host Annual Food and Restaurant Industry Forum

[May 08, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Thanks President Barack Obama for Dining Out

[March 16, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Welcomes President Obama's Proposals to Aid Small Business

[March 05, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Comments on Financial Services Hearing

[December 31, 2008]
Restaurant Performance Index Fell to a Record Low in November as Economy Continued to Worsen

[December 19, 2008]
Restaurant Industry Expected to Post Modest Sales Growth in 2009 as it Copes with the Weakest Economy in Decades

[December 18, 2008]
MEDIA ADVISORY: National Restaurant Association to Release 2009 Restaurant Industry Forecast and Public Policy Outlook

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Food safety

[July 30, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Issues Statement About House Passage of Food Safety Reform

[July 07, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Praises Obama Administration Efforts to Strengthen the Nation’s Food Safety Programs

[May 07, 2009]
National Restaurant Association and Ecolab to Help Restaurant Industry with H1N1, Pandemic Preparedness

[March 11, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Board Member Testifies Before U.S. House Committee on Impact of Food Recalls

[March 06, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Hails U.S. House Introduction of Food Safety Legislation by Representatives Costa and Putnam

[March 03, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Welcomes Introduction of Bipartisan Food Safety Bill by U.S. Sens. Durbin, Gregg, Kennedy and Burr

[February 04, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Commends U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro for Urging Investigation into Salmonella Outbreak

[January 27, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Calls on 111th Congress to Quickly Enact Food Safety Reforms

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Health Care and Insurance

[May 13, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Welcomes SHOP Act as a Model for Bipartisan Action on Health Care

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National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show

[November 02, 2009]
Press Registration Now Open for 2010 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show® and International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event

[October 08, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Seeks Experts, Trend-Setters for Education Sessions at NRA Show 2010 and IWSB

[September 29, 2009]
Registration for 2010 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show® and International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event Now Open

[August 26, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Calls On Equipment Manufacturers to Apply for 2010 Kitchen Innovations™ Awards

[July 24, 2009]
Exhibitors Across North America Name National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show Executive Favorite Show Manager

[July 10, 2009]
Exhibitors at 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show Donate Tens of Thousands of Meals to Chicago's Hungry

[May 21, 2009]
2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show Provides Springboard for Restaurant Industry Recovery

[May 16, 2009]
Hennessy/Hill Award Winners Announced at NRA Show 2009

[May 12, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Booth to Showcase the Value of Membership Highlights New Mission at NRA Show 2009

[May 07, 2009]
2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show Exhibitors, Programs and Features Help Attendees Succeed in a Fast-Changing Economy

[May 06, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Announces Winner of NRA Show “Hot Chef Grilling Challenge”

[April 27, 2009]
Menu Pairings Event Featuring Top Chicago Restaurants Debuts at 2009 International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event

[April 23, 2009]
2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show To Reveal Latest, Most Innovative Equipment, Technology

[April 22, 2009]
Chain Restaurant Executives to Discuss Word of Mouth Marketing, Social Media at NRA Show 2009

[April 22, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Celebrates 22 Years of Honoring the Industry’s Best and Brightest

[April 17, 2009]
Industry Leaders to Discuss Success Strategies during Interactive Keynote at 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show

[April 09, 2009]
2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show to Reveal Current and Future Food and Drink Trends

[April 06, 2009]
2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show Highlights How Environmental Sustainability Is Good For Business

[April 03, 2009]
Culinary Scene To Feature Top Chefs, Master Butchers, NRA Show Hot Chef Grilling Challenge Winner at NRA Show 2009

[April 01, 2009]
Celebrity Chefs and Restaurateurs to Share Insights, Recipes at 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show

[March 25, 2009]
2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show Again To Be America’s Largest Global Foodservice Marketplace

[March 24, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Calls for Entries for NRA Show Hot Chef Grilling Challenge

[March 09, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Honors Rich, Cutino, Flik, Luther and Smith at 22nd Annual Salute to Excellence

[March 06, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Welcomes Restaurant-and-Hospitality Industry to 90th Annual Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show

[March 06, 2009]
Specialty Pavilions Showcase Trends, Solutions and Expert Advice at the 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show

[March 06, 2009]
Chef Day to Inspire, Recognize Culinary Talent at 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show

[March 03, 2009]
NRA Show 2009 Provides Attendees Exclusive Opportunities for Free, Personalized Consulting Services To Enhance Their Business

[February 18, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Announces 2009 Kitchen Innovations™ Award Recipients

[January 29, 2009]
2009 International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event Offers New, Profit-Building Solutions For Bar Programs Through Free Education Sessions

[January 16, 2009]
More than 65 Free Education Sessions Provide Tips, Tools for Profitability in Challenging Economic Environment at NRA Show® 2009

[December 09, 2008]
Healthy Kids’ Meals, Local Produce, Mini Desserts Among Hottest Menu Trends for 2009, According to National Restaurant Association Research

[December 09, 2008]
Artisan Spirits, Culinary Cocktails and Organic Wine Among Hottest Menu Trends for 2009, National Restaurant Association Research Finds

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NRAEF News

[July 17, 2009]
Barbara Sido Named Executive Director of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

[May 14, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Hosts Valuable Education Sessions During 2009 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show

[May 07, 2009]
Nominations for 2009 SPIRIT Awards Now Being Accepted

[April 07, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s 17th Annual Ted J. Balestreri Leadership Classic Tees Up Support for Industry Scholarships

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Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyles

[June 10, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Backs Bipartisan Senate Agreement To Empower Consumers Nationwide with More Nutrition Information

[March 11, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Applauds LEAN Act Introduction in U.S. House and Senate

[February 17, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Statement Regarding Federal Court Ruling on Menu Labeling in New York City

[January 07, 2009]
Get LEAN in 2009: Coalition Launches Campaign to Help Consumers Keep Their New Year’s Resolutions to Get Healthier

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Other Public Policy and Legal

[September 14, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Presents First Annual Congressional Leadership Award to U.S. Sens. Leahy, Lugar and Lincoln

[September 14, 2009]
Senator Leahy Awarded First Annual Congressional Leadership Award from National Restaurant Association

[September 14, 2009]
Senator Lugar Awarded First Annual Congressional Leadership Award from National Restaurant Association

[September 14, 2009]
Senator Lincoln Awarded First Annual Congressional Leadership Award from National Restaurant Association

[June 10, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Announces Support for Credit Card Fair Fee Act

[March 24, 2009]
Pennsylvania Restaurant Association and National Restaurant Association Praise U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter’s Opposition to Union Card Check Bill

[March 23, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Commends Leaders in U.S. Senate for Hearing on Union Card Check Bill

[March 10, 2009]
National Restaurant Association Statement on Introduction of Union Card Check Bill in U.S. House and Senate

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Restaurant Performance Index

[October 30, 2009]
Restaurant Industry Outlook Remained Uncertain as Restaurant Performance Index Declined in September for Second Consecutive Month

[September 30, 2009]
Restaurant Performance Index Declined in August as Same-Store Sales and Customer Traffic Slipped

[August 31, 2009]
Restaurant Industry Outlook Improved Somewhat in July as Restaurant Performance Index Posted First Gain in Three Months

[July 31, 2009]
Restaurant Industry Outlook Remained Uncertain In June as Restaurant Performance Index Declined for Second Consecutive Month

[June 30, 2009]
Restaurant Industry Outlook Softened in May as Restaurant Performance Index Posted First Decline in Five Months

[May 29, 2009]
Restaurant Industry Outlook Continues to Improve as Restaurant Performance Index Hits Highest Level in 11 Months

[April 30, 2009]
Restaurant Industry Outlook Improved as the Restaurant Performance Index Rose for the Third Consecutive Month

[March 31, 2009]
Restaurant Industry Outlook Remains Uncertain as Restaurant Performance Index Stood Below 100 for 16th Consecutive Month

[February 27, 2009]
Restaurant Industry Outlook Improved Somewhat in January as Restaurant Performance Index Rebounded From December’s Record Low

[January 30, 2009]
Restaurant Industry Outlook Softens as the Restaurant Performance Index Fell to A Record Low in December

[December 01, 2008]
Modest Gain in Restaurant Performance Index, though Restaurant Industry Activity Remains Sluggish

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Workforce Development Programs

[November 19, 2009]
Guy Fieri’s Top of the Class, Featuring the National ProStart Invitational, to Air on Food Network

[February 06, 2009]
Overland Park, Kan. Selected as Host City for the 2010 and 2011 National ProStart Invitational™

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