ADVOCACY BRIEFSNew Credit Card Settlement: A proposed settlement agreement was announced this week requiring Visa and Mastercard to reduce swipe fees charged to restaurants and other merchants starting in April 2025. Reminder: the deadline to submit a claim is May 31, 2024.
Take Action: Contact your US Senators and urge them to pass the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act and address critical tax provisions for the industry. Go to RestaurantsAct or HotelsAct to take action! |
INDUSTRY UPDATESState Champions: 13 high schools competed in the Oregon ProStart® Championships where McNary placed first in the culinary competition and Salem's CTEC placed first in restaurant management. Both teams head to the National ProStart Invitational in Baltimore this April.
Tech Report: The National Restaurant Association's Restaurant Technology Landscape Report 2024 found consumer attitudes toward restaurant technology varies greatly by demographic and service segment—fullservice, limited-service and delivery. |
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Northwest Food ShowApril 21-22, 2024 | Portland Expo Center
Connect with hundreds of foodservice purveyors at the region's largest foodservice B2B show. Experience samples in the Alcohol Pavilion, discover Emerging Products, and pick up tangible solutions in the Trends Center. Ask how ORLA members register for free. Register | Sponsorship |
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LENDING SOLUTIONSORLA Finance Center
Your association is partnering with Adesso Capital to help small businesses like yours finance dreams. Originally offering ERC Assistance, Adesso is now helping businesses with lending solutions, Tip Tax Credit eligibility and FFCRA. Learn more. |
TRAININGHuman Trafficking Awareness Training
ORLA partners with Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST) to provide free training for members and staff. The 30-minute course is available for individuals and groups and can help protect your hotel or restaurant. Log on to the ORLA member portal to access training codes. |
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