Quick Bites | May 2022
MRLA Member Moment: DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City – Riverfront Receives Premier Employment Partner in the Great Lakes Bay Region
DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City – Riverfront and Riverfront Grille & Lounge were honored as the Premier Employment Partner in the Great Lakes Bay Region for 2022.
DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City – Riverfront and Riverfront Grille & Lounge were nominated by Opportunity Center to be recognized as the Premier Employment Partner at the Clubhouse Michigan Employer Celebration Event. This event was held in the Speaker’s Library of the Michigan Capitol on May 11, 2022. The celebration included a special signed proclamation by Senator Kevin Daley and State Representative Timmy Beson. Clubhouses in Michigan and around the world support those in recovery with mental illness. Employment is a key to recovery, and DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City – Riverfront and Riverfront Grille & Lounge has provided seven members of Opportunity Center a chance to achieve their employment goals.
Jamie Ralph, General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City – Riverfront and Riverfront Grille & Lounge was on hand to accept the honor. Accompanying her was Controller/Director Human Resources, Jo Ellen Mikolajczak. There were plenty of smiles to go around!
Matt Hortop, Director of Opportunity Center shared, “We were so happy to celebrate at this event. DoubleTree Bay City and Riverfront Grille & Lounge have been so easy to work with. They treat our folks as important members of their team. This relationship is especially gratifying during Mental Health Awareness Month.”
DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City – Riverfront and Riverfront Grille & Lounge were nominated by Opportunity Center to be recognized as the Premier Employment Partner at the Clubhouse Michigan Employer Celebration Event. This event was held in the Speaker’s Library of the Michigan Capitol on May 11, 2022. The celebration included a special signed proclamation by Senator Kevin Daley and State Representative Timmy Beson. Clubhouses in Michigan and around the world support those in recovery with mental illness. Employment is a key to recovery, and DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City – Riverfront and Riverfront Grille & Lounge has provided seven members of Opportunity Center a chance to achieve their employment goals.
Jamie Ralph, General Manager of DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City – Riverfront and Riverfront Grille & Lounge was on hand to accept the honor. Accompanying her was Controller/Director Human Resources, Jo Ellen Mikolajczak. There were plenty of smiles to go around!
Matt Hortop, Director of Opportunity Center shared, “We were so happy to celebrate at this event. DoubleTree Bay City and Riverfront Grille & Lounge have been so easy to work with. They treat our folks as important members of their team. This relationship is especially gratifying during Mental Health Awareness Month.”
Now Accepting WIHL Chapter Board Applications
Are you interested in bringing a Women in Hospitality Leadership (WIHL) Chapter to your area or joining the Board of an existing Chapter? WIHL is expanding and we are working to grow our network. WIHL is looking for passionate individuals who are interested in taking on a leadership role to advance our mission throughout the state. Fill out the application below to tell us about your passion for building community through education, mentorship, and social responsibility to women in Michigan's hospitality industry.
Michigan WIHL is currently accepting Chapter Board applications for the following:
Michigan WIHL is currently accepting Chapter Board applications for the following:
- Lansing
- Northern Michigan (NEW Chapter!)
- Upper Peninsula (NEW Chapter!)
MRLA Members Have Claimed $1 Million in ERC Cash- Get Yours Now!
Our new Restaurant Relief™ program is already delivering cash to members, and we want to make sure you don’t miss out on the funds you need to recover from the pandemic and return to business as usual.
Restaurant Relief™ makes the cash you need available now—with substantial additional cash to follow.
The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association wants to help you punch back at the pandemic. Restaurant Relief™ is a good start—and we’re going to keep at it to ensure Michigan’s restaurants and lodging establishments come back stronger than ever. You’re missing out on up to $26,000 per employee in federal COVID cash through the Employee Retention Credit.
It’s time to join the many MRLA members who have expedited their ERC filing with the Easy ERC™ from our trusted partner Adesso Capital.
With the Easy ERC™ :
Visit the MRLA’s Restaurant Relief™ ERC Support Center now to get started.
Restaurant Relief™ makes the cash you need available now—with substantial additional cash to follow.
The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association wants to help you punch back at the pandemic. Restaurant Relief™ is a good start—and we’re going to keep at it to ensure Michigan’s restaurants and lodging establishments come back stronger than ever. You’re missing out on up to $26,000 per employee in federal COVID cash through the Employee Retention Credit.
It’s time to join the many MRLA members who have expedited their ERC filing with the Easy ERC™ from our trusted partner Adesso Capital.
With the Easy ERC™ :
- You can get an estimate of the amount of ERC cash for which you likely qualify
- Adesso’s ERC experts will file for your ERC on your behalf
- You’ll receive regular updates as your ERC filing is processed by the IRS
- You can even get an ERC advance loan and get your cash as soon as two days
Visit the MRLA’s Restaurant Relief™ ERC Support Center now to get started.
HOPES Program Accelerator Meetings Continue to Generate Interest
The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association Educational Foundation (MRLAEF) held two Industry Accelerator Meetings on April 14 and May 4 for the Hospitality Opportunities for People (re)Entering Society program (HOPES). These are part of a series of meetings being held in the Greater Lansing and Detroit areas until fall 2022.
The 2-hour meetings covered the following information for attendees:
Attendees included HR, talent acquisition staff and hiring managers from a variety hospitality industry establishments from Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Macomb, Wayne, and Oakland Counties. The attendees left the meeting with sufficient information about the program and expressed interest in pursuing this partnership further and placing individuals within their businesses. The MRLAEF team is eager to work with these local employers and help meet their staffing needs in addition to assisting the justice-involved participants get re-acclimated as they transition back into our communities.
If you’re in need of staff then join us for the next meeting in your area! For more information about the Industry Accelerator Meetings, including the online registration – please visit the MRLAEF website or call Mario Gonzales at (517) 377-3922.
The 2-hour meetings covered the following information for attendees:
- Credentials the justice-involved participants receive once completing the program
- Necessary documentation for acquiring tax credits
- Resources available to the correctional facility
- Better understanding of the wraparound services for the individuals
- An open Q&A to address any additional concerns.
Attendees included HR, talent acquisition staff and hiring managers from a variety hospitality industry establishments from Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Macomb, Wayne, and Oakland Counties. The attendees left the meeting with sufficient information about the program and expressed interest in pursuing this partnership further and placing individuals within their businesses. The MRLAEF team is eager to work with these local employers and help meet their staffing needs in addition to assisting the justice-involved participants get re-acclimated as they transition back into our communities.
If you’re in need of staff then join us for the next meeting in your area! For more information about the Industry Accelerator Meetings, including the online registration – please visit the MRLAEF website or call Mario Gonzales at (517) 377-3922.
Download the MRLA Mobile App!
The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association app brings the power of your membership directly into your pocket and at your fingertips. Utilize the MRLA app to receive need-to-know push notifications and quickly reference news updates, the legal center, trainings, events, and connect directly with your industry peers.
Benefits of the MRLA Mobile App:
Benefits of the MRLA Mobile App:
- The MRLA app creates an easily accessible hub for all need-to-know information available directly at your fingertips instead of searching your inbox or the MRLA website.
- Exclusive access to Groups! The Groups function is available to Members to communicate with each other easily. Need feedback from industry peers? MRLA is providing a platform for you to seek out what you need. Click “Discoverable” under the Groups tab to request to join.
- Exclusive access to the MRLA Membership Directory! The NEW Membership Directory is searchable by Company, Name, and City.
- Newsletters and Member Alerts are listed in one place for easy reference.
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AHLA Trends Report Finds Michigan Hotel Business Travel Revenue Down 16%
According to a new report released by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Kalibri Labs, U.S. hotel business travel revenue is projected to be 23% below pre-pandemic levels in 2022, ending the year down more than $20 billion compared to 2019. This comes after hotels lost an estimated $108 billion in business travel revenue during 2020 and 2021 combined.
While leisure travel is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels this year, business travel--which includes corporate, group, government, and other commercial categories--is the hotel industry’s largest source of revenue and will take significantly longer to recover.
While leisure travel is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels this year, business travel--which includes corporate, group, government, and other commercial categories--is the hotel industry’s largest source of revenue and will take significantly longer to recover.
Upcoming MRLA Events
PAC Golf Outing
Monday, June 13 at 10:00 a.m.
Timber Ridge Golf Course, East Lansing
Join the MRLA for a day on the golf course! Team up with your industry peers to tee up for a scramble-style outing at the beautiful Timber Ridge Golf Course. Enjoy lunch on the course, contests throughout, a chance to win fun prizes, and end the day with a reception.
Ticket Pricing:
By supporting the MRLA PAC by attending events, MRLA is able to continue to support you, your business, and your team by maintaining our VOICE at the Capitol. Sign up yourself or your foursome today!
Monday, June 13 at 10:00 a.m.
Timber Ridge Golf Course, East Lansing
Join the MRLA for a day on the golf course! Team up with your industry peers to tee up for a scramble-style outing at the beautiful Timber Ridge Golf Course. Enjoy lunch on the course, contests throughout, a chance to win fun prizes, and end the day with a reception.
Ticket Pricing:
- $250 per Golfer
- $1000 per Foursome
By supporting the MRLA PAC by attending events, MRLA is able to continue to support you, your business, and your team by maintaining our VOICE at the Capitol. Sign up yourself or your foursome today!
ServSafe Classes
ServSafe Classes are now available for registration! Due to limited class sizes and social distancing mandates, spots fill up quickly, so register yourself and your staff today!
Member Pricing: $125 per person
Non-Member Pricing: $195 per person*
*New Members also receive $100 off your first ServSafe purchase
ServSafe Classes are now available for registration! Due to limited class sizes and social distancing mandates, spots fill up quickly, so register yourself and your staff today!
Member Pricing: $125 per person
Non-Member Pricing: $195 per person*
*New Members also receive $100 off your first ServSafe purchase
