Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 27, 2022
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Emily Daunt
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Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association to Hose Industry Insights "Forward Momentum" Educational Event in Troy, May 9
The in-person event offers hospitality professionals a day of educational sessions, networking, learning, lunch and meeting with industry suppliers.
The in-person event offers hospitality professionals a day of educational sessions, networking, learning, lunch and meeting with industry suppliers.
LANSING, MICH. – The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) will host an Industry Insights “Forward Momentum” educational event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, May 9 at the Detroit Marriot Troy located at 200 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy. The event, which is open to all hospitality industry owners and operators, features educational sessions that will provide participants with the information and resources to help them continue the forward momentum of the hospitality industry.
“As the Hospitality Industry has been in overdrive dealing with instability, a deflated workforce and a limitless list of challenges, this event provides an opportunity to come together in-person with others to obtain the information needed to create forward momentum within the future of the industry,” said Justin Winslow, President & CEO of the MRLA. “We’re thrilled to welcome everyone back to connect in-person for an opportunity to walk away with valuable information to help propel things forward in the industry.”
The educational sessions will include local panelists who will discuss:
Attendees also will enjoy access to exclusive specials on products and services from a number of exhibitors, as well as to offer networking opportunities, lunch and meeting with industry suppliers.
The MRLA is currently offering a 50 percent discount on registration for both Members and Non-Members. Attendee tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, May 4. For more information about the MRLA or to purchase tickets for the Industry Insights: Forward Momentum event, visit https://www.mrla.org/industryinsights.html.
“As the Hospitality Industry has been in overdrive dealing with instability, a deflated workforce and a limitless list of challenges, this event provides an opportunity to come together in-person with others to obtain the information needed to create forward momentum within the future of the industry,” said Justin Winslow, President & CEO of the MRLA. “We’re thrilled to welcome everyone back to connect in-person for an opportunity to walk away with valuable information to help propel things forward in the industry.”
The educational sessions will include local panelists who will discuss:
- Two Years Out: Things to Talk to a Lawyer About – An expert team of attorneys discusses critical industry legal pivot points in transitioning from pandemic survival mode to some semblance of normalcy.
- Inventory Your Knowledge on Tip Pools, Tip Credits & Other Wage Issues – Employment law expert Helen Lizzie Mills reviews what to know and how to rethink your wage and hour practices, especially those involving tips.
- What the Commodity Market is Telling Us – VP of Merchandising for Sysco, Chuck Baldwin provides insight on how to navigate changes within a supply chain and commodity market that has been all over the board.
- Workforce Solutions: Building Talent One Person at a Time –Today’s industry climate requires a recognition that the hospitality industry is one of continuous career growth with pathways upwards and not just a first-time gig. MRLA Executive Vice President Amanda Smith will walk operators through innovative customizable workforce development solutions that allow each member of your team to maximize potential for longterm success.
- Navigating the ALWAYS Changing MLCC Practices – Through the last two years, the MRLA has successfully delivered new opportunities for operators to sell alcohol through cocktails-to-go, social zones, and expanded outdoor seating. As these options are here to stay, join liquor license specialist attorney Kelly Allen to hear directly about best practices for navigating compliance within Michigan’s Liquor Control Commission.
Attendees also will enjoy access to exclusive specials on products and services from a number of exhibitors, as well as to offer networking opportunities, lunch and meeting with industry suppliers.
The MRLA is currently offering a 50 percent discount on registration for both Members and Non-Members. Attendee tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, May 4. For more information about the MRLA or to purchase tickets for the Industry Insights: Forward Momentum event, visit https://www.mrla.org/industryinsights.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.
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