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ADVOCACY BRIEFS

Bills Would Ban or Reduce Some Plastics: ORLA opposes three anti-plastic bills moving through the House and Senate including: SB 545–allows consumers to use their own clean containers at restaurants and SB 543–bans the sale of prepared food in polystyrene foam containers.

New Tip Reporting Program: The IRS released a proposed revenue procedure to voluntarily replace the Tip Reporting Alternative Commitment and Tip Rate Determination Agreement programs with the Service Industry Tip Compliance Agreement Program.
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INDUSTRY UPDATES

ProStart Champions Awarded: 10 schools brought 12 teams to compete in the Oregon Hospitality Foundation’s statewide Oregon ProStart® Championships showcasing the hospitality industry’s future chefs and managers. Congratulations to McMinnville H.S. and Crook County H.S. taking first place in management and culinary competitions respectively. Read more.

Hotel Industry Report: AHLA published its 2023 State of the Hotel Industry report forecasting the hotel industry will surpass pre-pandemic levels of demand, nominal room revenue and state and local tax revenue. 
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HEADLINES

  • Oregon culinary students go head-to-head in a very polite food fight
  • National Education Association picks Portland for national convention
  • Crook County and McMinnville High Schools take first in Oregon ProStart Championships (ORLA)​
  • How to reduce customer plate waste: 3 tips to get you started
  • Hotels on hiring spree with better wages, benefits, flexibility
  • Recognizing Problem Gambling Awareness Month in Oregon​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Northwest Food Show

April 16-17, 2023 | Portland Expo
Join the thousands of foodservice industry professionals from across the Northwest for the annual NW Food Show in Portland. With over 200 exhibitor booths, an alcohol pavilion, and a featured Trends Center, the NW Food Show will provide ample opportunity to explore foodservice solutions aimed at helping improve your business. ORLA members who pre-register using the discount code "ORLA" can attend free.

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Hospitality is Working Campaign
AHLA helped launch an ad campaign highlighting hotel career opportunities. The campaign includes TV and digital ads as well as AHLA events around the country alongside local hoteliers, economic development organizations and community groups. Watch Portland's ad.
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ServSafe Classes & Privates
ORLA's ServSafe® Manager Training provides in-depth training to help managers learn to implement essential food safety practices and create a culture of food safety. Classes are scheduled in several cities. Ask about private classes.
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  • ABOUT
    • Contact Us
    • ORLA Board
    • OHF Board
    • ORLAMS Board
    • Staff
    • Industry Facts
    • Industry Groups
  • MEMBERSHIP
    • Restaurant & Lodging Membership
    • Allied Membership
    • Buyers' Guide
    • Cost-Saving Member Programs >
      • Coupons & Discounts
      • SAIF
      • Dell Technologies
      • Clover
      • Hospitality Insurance Program
      • ASCAP
      • BMI
      • Hospitality Partners
    • Lodging Listings
  • ADVOCACY
    • Take Action
    • Compliance & ADA
    • Federal Advocacy
    • Legislative Session
    • Local Advocacy & Leadership
    • Lottery
    • ORLA Outcomes
    • Meet the Team
    • Support PAC >
      • Donate to PAC
  • FOUNDATION
    • Foundation Board
    • Contribute
    • Guest Service Gold®
    • ProStart >
      • ProStart Championships
      • Prostart / CTE Resources
    • SHARE YOUR STORY
    • Workforce Development >
      • Best Practices
      • Hospitality Job Videos
      • Restaurant Ready
  • TRAINING
    • Alcohol Server Training
    • Food Handler Training
    • ServSafe® Manager
    • Crises & Disasters
    • Guest Service Gold®
    • Industry Training
    • Oregon Tourism Leadership Academy >
      • Before You Apply
      • Experiential Learning Overview
    • Webinars
    • Workforce Resources >
      • Best Practices
      • Hospitality Job Videos
      • Restaurant Ready
  • RESOURCES / EVENTS
    • Ads & Sponsorships
    • Buyer's Guide
    • Blog
    • Calendar
    • Digital Publication
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      • Awards & Recognition
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    • Podcast
    • FAQs
    • Compliance & ADA >
      • Wage and Hour
      • Federal & State Agencies
    • Crises & Disasters
    • Resource Library
    • Sustainability >
      • Reducing Food Waste