ADVOCACY BRIEFS

RRF Funds: The SBA confirmed it is working with the DOJ to distribute the remaining $180M in the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) account.  It is not yet clear when the funds will be sent out, or how recipients will be determined, but the money will provide a lifeline for some of the 177,000 operators that did not receive RRF funds. 

Hospitality is Working: AHLA and Oregon hospitality leaders gathered in Portland recently to highlight hotel employment opportunities and the economic importance of travel.

INDUSTRY UPDATES

Register: ORLA is hosting its inaugural Swig & Savor event on August 12, at The Nines in Portland. Join distillers and master blenders to experience a multitude of special pours from around the world for this exclusive PNW whiskey event.

Oregon22: The World Athletics Championships competition featured more than 146,000 ticketed fans at the University of Oregon. Initial reports from U.S. viewership indicate a positive response with more than 18 million people watching across NBC Sports platforms.

HEADLINES

• Nearly 40% of restaurants hit the brakes on hiring because of inflation
• L.A. city council to vote on land use ordinance requiring homeless populations to be accommodated in hotels
• NRA urges SBA to release $180M in leftover RRF funds
• Oregon job vacancies keep rising even as ranks of the jobless dwindle
• Opponents of county vacation rental ordinance turn to voters​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Swig & Savor

An Unforgettable Experience for Whisk(e)y Enthusiasts
August 12, 2022 | The Nines, Portland
Experience whisk(e)y on a new level. Join distillers and master blenders to taste a multitude of special pours from around the world, all curated into one night. Never before has the Pacific Northwest seen so many top-notch whiskies assembled in one public tasting event.

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RESOURCE

90 Second Update with Sean Kennedy
Congress is winding down legislative business before going out for an extended recess. There are a number of policy issues the National Restaurant Association is engaging in on behalf of our industry. Learn about what’s hot on Capitol Hill.

PODCAST

Celebrity Chefs Headline Food Show
In this bonus podcast of Boiled Down, we talked with two celebrity chefs about some of their favorite recipes and techniques. Hear more from Shirley Chung and Tregaye Fraser.

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