ORLA EVENTS

The Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association provides numerous opportunities to participate in events and regional activities, giving members a chance to engage with fellow industry members, leaders, and potential customers to discuss key issues and best practices.

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Day at the Capitol & Taste Oregon Legislative Reception
February 21, 2023 | Salem Convention Center 
​ORLA will host a Day at the Capitol event for interested members to engage legislative leadership and state agency directors earlier in the day before hosting the Legislative Reception. This is the industry’s unique opportunity to discuss issues of importance with some of Oregon’s policymakers and shapers to highlight the impact our industry has on our state's economy and livability.

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Oregon ProStart Championships 
March 13, 2023 | Salem 
ProStart is a workforce development skills-based curriculum designed to help high school students explore careers in culinary arts and food service. Study culminates as a capstone project with the annual state competition. Hosted by the Oregon Hospitality Foundation, the championships serve as the capstone event for the ProStart program in Oregon.

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Northwest Food Show
April 16-17, 2023 | Portland Expo Center
Foodservice industry members flock to the region’s largest food and beverage show for ideas, information, and new tools for success. This event is free for ORLA members with the promo code: ORLA

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One Big Night - Dinner & Auction
June 8, 2023 | Hilton Portland
Enjoy a lavish evening with silent auction followed by dinner and live auction. Your participation will support ORLA’s Political Action Committee and the election of pro-hospitality industry candidates. ​

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ORLA Open Golf Tournament
July 24, 2023 | Langdon Farms, Aurora
This annual golf tournament includes a scramble tournament with carts, lunch, prizes, and awards. Proceeds (including sponsorship revenues) go directly to ORLA’s Political Action Committee.

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Swig & Savor
August 26, 2023 
This Pacific Northwest exclusive liquor event celebrates high-end whisky while engaging with the public. Swig & Savor features top-shelf whiskies for tastings, educational seminars, and an opportunity to purchase allocated and rare products as well as drinking accessories and swag.

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ORLA Hospitality Conference
September 30-October 2, 2023 | Ashland Hills Hotel
Industry leaders, owners and operators gather for this multi-day event of illuminating keynotes, informative seminars and breakout sessions and networking.
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