RESTAURANT MEMBER BENEFITS


Membership in ORLA means being part of the only organization in the state devoted to protecting and promoting the interests of the hospitality industry. Membership also provides a number of benefits and access to cost-savings programs.
Government Advocacy.
ORLA deploys one of the most effective government affairs teams working to stop bad policy and support laws intended to help your business succeed. We continue to push for measures that foster economic growth and prosperity for our industry and our state, protecting your interests on a local, state and national level.
  • ORLA continues pushing for relief and mitigating the impact of restrictions on the industry due to COVID-19
  • ORLA blocked and defeated local sales taxes on meals efforts
  • ORLA negotiated commission rates for lottery retailers
  • ORLA is driving research on wages and benefits (see the Restaurant Wage Survey below)
  • ORLA helped remove tip pooling restrictions
  • ORLA helped establish a "standby list" for scheduling
  • ORLA stopped a beer tax

Industry Intelligence.
ORLA keeps members informed and educated with the latest information, industry intelligence and research via several channels including:
  • Industry events and activities, and regional meetings to engage in conversations on real issues
  • Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association Magazine - quarterly print publication
  • Website, email, text alerts, videos, and ORLA's Boiled Down podcast
  • New! Latino Employee Handbook now available: Through a grant made possible by Oregon OSHA, ORLA partnered with Advanced Economic Solutions Inc. (AES) to produce a Latino employee handbook, available in both Spanish and English. 
  • Oregon Restaurant Wage Study: ORLA members who participated in the study have access to the Executive Summary at no cost; members who did not participate can purchase the Executive Summary for $500.

​​Workforce Development.
ORLA offers industry-specific online training for food handler, alcohol server and ServSafe certifications. In addition, ORLA's Education Foundation is providing Oregonians with the resources, skills, and means to pursue meaningful careers in the hospitality industry with our career technical education program, ProStart. ORLAEF also promotes workforce development by offering internationally-accredited Guest Service Gold training and certification as well as stackable certifications in hospitality management.​ 
Group Purchasing Power.
ORLA has developed comprehensive cost-saving solutions exclusively for members to help save you time and money.
  • ORLA Endorsed Service Providers offer negotiated group rates for programs designed to help your business reduce costs and eliminate headaches. These programs are approved by ORLA's Board of Directors. 
  • ORLA's new Hospitality Hub participants provide member-exclusive offers and deals.
  • Dual membership with the National Restaurant Association.

Promotional Benefits and Support for the Industry.
Through strategic partnerships, ORLA and the Oregon Hospitality Foundation are able to provide value-added benefits as well as support for the industry.
  • Funding to serve: The Oregon Hospitality Foundation provides financial and technical assistance needed by hospitality-related organizations to re-configure, re-hire, and re-open their operations through its Hospitality Help Fund.
  • (New) Free restaurant guidance: ORLA and Oregon’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network launched a new, no-cost, one on one confidential advisor network. The Oregon Restaurant Covid Assistance Program includes a network of seven professional restaurant consultants ready to assist industry operators with ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic. 
  • More revenue for your business: HelpYourLocalRestaurant pays you money AND gives you free samples of new products for your customer’s to-go/delivery bags! In addition, this program supports the Oregon Hospitality Foundation.
  • Free promotion online: NEW ORLA members can take advantage of either a complimentary sponsor article or montage video package on OregonLive.com (read more here).

Contact Membership for more information.
WHY JOIN? MEMBERSHIP...

- Helps protect your business interests
- Provides local representation on issues
- Offers cost-saving member programs
- Provides access to training, workforce development and industry resources 

Call today: 800.462.0619
​Membership@OregonRLA.org

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