Congrats to #TeamNC from Asheville High School for representing NC with skill and dedication at #NPSI2024 in Baltimore! Our team competed against 400 students from 48 states. Learn more about the ProStart Program at ncrla.org/ProStart #ROADTONPSI #NCRLA National Restaurant Association

🍴 Over 500,000 North Carolinians work in the restaurant & foodservice industry, comprising 11% of the state's workforce & generating $34.9B in annual sales! Discover more insights from @werrestaurants at ncrla.org. 🌟 #NCRestaurants #NCRLA #EconomicImpact

The NCRLA team is advocating in DC with leaders like Sen. Ted Budd, Rep. Dan Bishop, and Rep. Rep. Wiley Nickel 🇺🇸 at #PAFC24 . Discussions focus on credit card swipe fees, opposing the FTC’s surcharge ban, and preserving tipping practices to support the hospitality industry. #NCPOL

Discover NCRLA's 2023 milestones! 🌟 From launching our Serving Careers campaign to raising over $227,000 at our Manteo to Murphy PAC event, we're making strides. Dive into more in the Spring 2024 issue of At Your Service magazine: bit.ly/43T3bir #NCRLA

Our Spring issue of At Your Service is here! This issue is dedicated to NC's hospitality stars, features a Serving Careers update, a legislative session preview, and behind-the-scenes access to our Stars of the Industry gala and annual meeting. Read at: bit.ly/43T3bir

Debra Thompson, NCRLA's Lodging Employee of the Year, received a special award from the NC Hospitality Workers Relief Fund for her resilience and dedication, as celebrated at our Stars of the Industry Awards. Thanks to @CMC_Hotels, Angus Barn, and the NCRLA Foundation! #NCRLA

Welcome to our newest NCRLA members! With 20,000+ businesses generating $34.9B annually, you’re vital to NC’s hospitality strength. Together, we’ll shape policy, forge connections, and boost your business. Explore more at ncrla.org #NCRLA

Asheville High School emerged as the grand champion in both culinary and management at the 2024 NC ProStart Invitational, presented by @GoldenCorral! Runner-ups include East Mecklenburg High for culinary & Cary High for management. Next stop: Nationals in Baltimore! 👩‍🍳 #RoadtoNPSI

Attention NCRLA members: Renew your ABC permit by April 30th to avoid revocation! Questions? Contact NC ABC at [email protected]. Access the ABC Permit Renewal & Registration Portal at epay.abc.nc.gov

🍴Calling at NC chefs, pastry chefs, bartenders and distillers— applications are now LIVE for the NCRLA Chef Showdown!

👨‍🍳Details, rules, dates, venues, and the application are at NCChefshowdown.com

⏰Don't wait, applications close Tuesday, March 5 at midnight!

Thank you to NCRLA’s Hospitality Champion of the Year Rep. Robert Reives! We deeply appreciate your continued leadership and support for North Carolina’s hospitality industry. #ncga #ncpol #ncrla

Thank you to NCRLA’s Hospitality Champion of the Year Senator Bill Rabon! We deeply appreciate your continued leadership and support for North Carolina’s hospitality industry. #ncga #ncpol #ncrla

Join us in welcoming Tom Pashley as our new Board Chair for 2024! With a strong new slate of officers & members, NCRLA is poised to tackle key hospitality issues. Tom brings years of leadership from Pinehurst Resort to guide us forward. Read more at: ncrla.org/2024/ncrla-boa…

NC shines in 2024 Forbes Travel Guide Star Awards! 🌟 The Umstead Hotel & Spa, Herons, Fearrington House Inn, The Ivey’s, Inn on Biltmore Estate, and Old Edwards Inn among top hotels & restaurants. Plus, accolades for The Ballantyne, The Ritz-Carlton, and Washington Duke Inn

Tech is in! According to National Restaurant Association, operators are investing in technology to enhance customer’s dining experience in the front of the house and productivity in the back of the house more than ever. Learn more at restaurant.org/soi #SOI2024

NCRLA's 2019 Chef of the Year, Steven Goff (Steven Goff), was recently featured on @cbsmornings. Discover how he gives back to the community with the @TasteeDinerAVL wooden nickel program. An inspiration to all, watch his interview with David Begnaud below. #NCRLAChefShowdown

On National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, remember NC ranks 12th in trafficking cases. Our partnership with BEST offers free training for hospitality employees to spot and prevent trafficking. Learn more at ncrla.org/training-educa…. #HumanTrafficking #WearBlueDay

Amber Moshakos of LM Restaurants joins the National Restaurant Association's Board for 2024. A NC hospitality leader and former NCRLA Chair, she's set to make significant strides. Kudos, Amber! #NCRLA National Restaurant Association

Dive into NCRLA's Winter Issue of At Your Service! Uncover the strides made in the #ServingCareers campaign, legislative insights, and our impactful PAC fundraising. Join us as we prepare for an exciting year ahead! Read here: ncrla.org/news/publicati… #NCRLA

🌟You have until Tuesday, Dec. 12 to submit your nominations for the 2024 Stars of the Industry Awards!

Head to ncrla.org/stars to nominate any deserving hospitality industry employees you know for one of ten award categories.