Press Release
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 6, 2020
Media Contacts:
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Emily Daunt
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (517) 377-3933 |
Leslie Pardo/Michael Odom
Marx Layne & Company (248) 855-6777 |
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association and Detroit Restaurant & Lodging Association
to Host Industry Insights event in Detroit, Feb. 24
The networking event includes educational sessions on diversity + inclusion,
workforce development, and current public affairs
to Host Industry Insights event in Detroit, Feb. 24
The networking event includes educational sessions on diversity + inclusion,
workforce development, and current public affairs
LANSING, MICH. – The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) along with the Detroit Restaurant & Lodging Association (DRLA) will host an Industry Insights networking event featuring three educational sessions that will address a variety of topics important to the hospitality industry from 12:30 to 5 p.m., Monday, Feb. 24 at The Madison located at 1555 Broadway, Detroit. The featured speaker for the Industry Insights: Detroit event will be City of Detroit 24-Hour Economy Ambassador Adrian Tonon.
“Our Industry Insights event in Detroit will give attendees the opportunity to hear from local professionals who have a keen understanding of issues important to the state’s hospitality industry,” said Justin Winslow, President & CEO of the MRLA. “We also are thrilled to hear from Adrian Tonon who was tasked by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan to develop strategies that support and bring together local residents, city government and night-time businesses with an emphasis on food and entertainment.”
The three educational sessions will include local panelists who will discuss Diversity + Inclusion, Workforce Development, and Current Public Affairs. Attendees also will enjoy access to exclusive specials on products and services from a number of vendors, and a networking reception and informal mixer with industry professionals. The event is FREE of charge for MRLA members, $50 for non-members and $100 for Allied Members.
For more information about the MRLA or to purchase tickets for the Industry Insights: Detroit event, visit https://www.mrla.org/events.html.
“Our Industry Insights event in Detroit will give attendees the opportunity to hear from local professionals who have a keen understanding of issues important to the state’s hospitality industry,” said Justin Winslow, President & CEO of the MRLA. “We also are thrilled to hear from Adrian Tonon who was tasked by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan to develop strategies that support and bring together local residents, city government and night-time businesses with an emphasis on food and entertainment.”
The three educational sessions will include local panelists who will discuss Diversity + Inclusion, Workforce Development, and Current Public Affairs. Attendees also will enjoy access to exclusive specials on products and services from a number of vendors, and a networking reception and informal mixer with industry professionals. The event is FREE of charge for MRLA members, $50 for non-members and $100 for Allied Members.
For more information about the MRLA or to purchase tickets for the Industry Insights: Detroit event, visit https://www.mrla.org/events.html.
About the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) is the recognized leader of Michigan's hospitality industry, providing essential services to the foodservice and lodging community. Founded in 1921 as the Michigan Restaurant Association and now known as the MRLA, the Association represents over 5,000 Michigan foodservice and lodging establishments. The industry plays an integral role in Michigan's economy, employing more than 595,000 people and creating nearly $40 billion in annual sales. For more information, visit www.mrla.org and www.detroitrla.org.
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) is the recognized leader of Michigan's hospitality industry, providing essential services to the foodservice and lodging community. Founded in 1921 as the Michigan Restaurant Association and now known as the MRLA, the Association represents over 5,000 Michigan foodservice and lodging establishments. The industry plays an integral role in Michigan's economy, employing more than 595,000 people and creating nearly $40 billion in annual sales. For more information, visit www.mrla.org and www.detroitrla.org.
About the Detroit Restaurant & Lodging Association
The Detroit Restaurant & Lodging Association, which is part of the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association, represents the local interests of the hospitality industry that employs more than 17,000 people and generates approximately $1 billion in sales in Detroit. It provides owners and operators in the Tri-County area with access to member benefit programs, valuable industry connections, political and community representation and support for initiatives that will best impact member businesses. For more information, visit www.detroitrla.org.
The Detroit Restaurant & Lodging Association, which is part of the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association, represents the local interests of the hospitality industry that employs more than 17,000 people and generates approximately $1 billion in sales in Detroit. It provides owners and operators in the Tri-County area with access to member benefit programs, valuable industry connections, political and community representation and support for initiatives that will best impact member businesses. For more information, visit www.detroitrla.org.
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