Quick Bites | October 2021
FY22 Budget: Pure Michigan and Revitalization Grants
Governor Whitmer has signed the final piece of Michigan’s Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) budget. While this is the largest budget in the state’s history, this budget still has not exhausted the relief dollars sent to Michigan via President Biden’s America Rescue Plan.
The signed FY22 budget includes the following MRLA priorities:
Over the remainder of the year, negotiations will continue to determine the most effective way to spend the remaining federal relief dollars sent to Michigan from the American Rescue Plan via budget supplementals. MRLA will continue to advocate for significant investment to be made to further assist the hospitality industry as it continues to face insurmountable challenges caused by COVID-19. Any funds not spent within three years will be returned to the federal government. MRLA will keep you updated as more details become available on forthcoming budget supplementals.
The signed FY22 budget includes the following MRLA priorities:
- A $15 million increase in funding for the Pure Michigan tourism campaign bringing the total funding amount to $40 million for FY22.
- $100 million for Community Revitalization and Placemaking Grants programs. The intention of these grants is to spur new economic development. These grants will help rehab vacant buildings and develop "place-based infrastructure" associated with social zones, downtowns, and outdoor dining in communities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.
Over the remainder of the year, negotiations will continue to determine the most effective way to spend the remaining federal relief dollars sent to Michigan from the American Rescue Plan via budget supplementals. MRLA will continue to advocate for significant investment to be made to further assist the hospitality industry as it continues to face insurmountable challenges caused by COVID-19. Any funds not spent within three years will be returned to the federal government. MRLA will keep you updated as more details become available on forthcoming budget supplementals.
Restaurant Week Grand Rapids 2021: November 5 - November 13
Home to an expanding culinary scene from authentic taquerias and global-inspired plates, to nationally recognized breweries, Grand Rapids is one of the best places to be if you’re hungry or thirsty.
The city of Grand Rapids is gearing up for its annual Restaurant Week GR (RWGR), which is a 9-day event dedicated to celebrating the city’s vibrant food scene.
Restaurant Week Grand Rapids is a great time to explore Michigan’s Best Food City – and not just because some of the area’s best chefs will be serving up fantastic dishes. You’ll also get rewarded for your edible adventuring through the digital Restaurant Week GR pass. The city will be filled with people looking to try new dishes, be sure to register your business to participate and share your specials with the public!
The city of Grand Rapids is gearing up for its annual Restaurant Week GR (RWGR), which is a 9-day event dedicated to celebrating the city’s vibrant food scene.
Restaurant Week Grand Rapids is a great time to explore Michigan’s Best Food City – and not just because some of the area’s best chefs will be serving up fantastic dishes. You’ll also get rewarded for your edible adventuring through the digital Restaurant Week GR pass. The city will be filled with people looking to try new dishes, be sure to register your business to participate and share your specials with the public!
National Food Safety Month
September is declared National Food Safety Month (NFSM) and this year's theme was “Know Safe & Show Safe.” NFSM was created in 1994 by the National Restaurant Association to heighten the awareness about the importance of food safety education. Each year a new theme and free training activities are created for restaurants and the industry to help reinforce proper food safety practices and procedures.
The rules for food safety haven’t changed. The way we clean and keep restaurants safe is the same, but it’s become more important that your guests know that their safety will be held to the highest standard. During National Food Safety Month, this idea really comes to the forefront. People are eager to return and understand the value restaurants bring to the community. We want to reassure them and show them their safety is always the top priority.
The MRLA is dedicated to providing you with food safety resources all year long. Check out the content you may have missed that helps restaurant workers understand all of the ins and outs of this topic (“Know Safe”) and also helps them make guests aware that these best practices are being followed (“Show Safe”).
The rules for food safety haven’t changed. The way we clean and keep restaurants safe is the same, but it’s become more important that your guests know that their safety will be held to the highest standard. During National Food Safety Month, this idea really comes to the forefront. People are eager to return and understand the value restaurants bring to the community. We want to reassure them and show them their safety is always the top priority.
The MRLA is dedicated to providing you with food safety resources all year long. Check out the content you may have missed that helps restaurant workers understand all of the ins and outs of this topic (“Know Safe”) and also helps them make guests aware that these best practices are being followed (“Show Safe”).
Upcoming MRLA Events: Stars of the Industry Awards & Holiday Dinner
The MRLA is searching for the state's Stars of the Industry to be honored at the Stars of the Industry Awards Dinner in November! The awards dinner will be held on November 3, 2021 at MotorCity Casino in Detroit.
The MRLA Stars of the Industry Awards Dinner is being hosted in conjunction with the Pure Michigan Governor's Conference on Tourism. A separate ticket is required to attend this dinner. Guests will have the following ticket purchase options:
The MRLA Stars of the Industry Awards Dinner is being hosted in conjunction with the Pure Michigan Governor's Conference on Tourism. A separate ticket is required to attend this dinner. Guests will have the following ticket purchase options:
- Dinner Ticket Only: $150
- Dinner Ticket for Conference Registrants: $125
- Table for 8: $900 for Conference Registrants
- Table for 8: $1,000 for Dinner Only Tickets
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Don’t miss another year of the highly anticipated Meadow Brook Holiday Dinner! This celebratory dinner event will be held on Monday, December 6. Join us for this holiday celebration and enjoy the lavishly decorated Meadow Brook Hall, entertainment, holiday surprises and more. MRLA’s annual holiday dinner is the perfect opportunity to bring your family, friends, coworkers, and employees as a holiday thank you!
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