ADVOCACY BRIEFS

Lodging Tax Hearings: Submit your testimony on Transient Lodging Tax bills and share how this legislation could impact your business, the hospitality industry, and the economic viability of your communities. When lodging operators are willing to take time to come and speak before an elected group, it sends a strong message. 

Speak Up on the Truth About Tourism, Taxes, and Community Investment: We're asking our coastal industry members to reach out to your representative and help set the record straight on how our industry supports local economies.

INDUSTRY UPDATES

Industry of Opportunity: The hospitality industry is a gateway to opportunity, where entry-level roles lay the foundation for dynamic and rewarding careers. Hear from 5 operators in Oregon who share how hospitality was not just a career path, but a launchpad for their entrepreneurial ambitions and their successes.

Share Your Insights: The National Restaurant Association launched their 2025 Restaurant Operations Survey and restaurant members are urged to participate. The deadline is extended to April 15.

HEADLINES

• Oregon High School ProStart® Championships showcased talented future chefs and managers
• Overview of U.S. Catering Industry growth and trends for 2025
• Chavez-DeRemer confirmed as Labor Secretary
• Oregon bill would limit plastic bags, utensils and hotel shampoo bottles​
• Restaurant industry poised for employment and sales growth in 2025​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Northwest Food Show

April 13-14, 2025 | Portland Expo Center

​For over 60 years, the Northwest Food Show has been bringing restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry buyers and sellers together in what is the largest and best known business-to-business foodservice event in the Pacific Northwest. Foodservice industry members flock to the show for ideas, information, and new tools for success.

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RESOURCES

Save on Essential Restaurant Tools
Running a restaurant takes more than hard work and great recipes. You need resources specifically designed to help your business succeed. In partnership with RestaurantOwner.com, ORLA members receive 15% off all monthly plans and 30% off all annual plans. Sign up now.

CERTIFICATIONS

ServSafe® Manager Training
This in-depth training for managers teaches essential food safety practices to create a culture of food safety. Training meets the "Demonstration of Knowledge" and "Person in Charge" requirements of the Oregon Food Code. Classes now in Portland, Wilsonville, Eugene.

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