The GRA wants to thank everyone who came to celebrate Augusta Mayor-elect Garnett Johnson as he prepares to take office on January 1, 2023. We appreciate his time and look forward to working with him to help Augusta-Richmond County restaurants and the community.
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The 6th Annual Restaurant Legal Summit is happening this week at the Westin Buckhead in Atlanta. GRA CEO Karen Bremer will give a welcome speech to kick off the event, which will highlight current legal and labor trends.
Register here: restaurantlegalsummit.org
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Don't forget to register for our monthly restaurant industry update webinar with GRA President + CEO Karen Bremer, CAE, presented by Corporate Partner . Dial in or join us on Zoom Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 2PM.
RSVP: bit.ly/3RCDZF9
Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 2 PM, for our monthly restaurant industry update webinar with GRA President + CEO Karen Bremer, CAE, presented by Corporate Partner .
❓ Questions? Submit them when you register (bit.ly/3RCDZF9) & we'll address them live.
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Wage garnishment can be a tricky situation. Join the GRA and Diandria Green, Esq. and Will Baker, J. D. of for a webinar on October 12 as they shed light on the various types of wage garnishment and the consequences of non-compliance.
Register: bit.ly/3QUArxM
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The deadline to register for the 2023 Cobb Hospitality Industry Forecast is coming up soon! Our CEO Karen Bremer will be part of a panel of experts at the event, discussing what to expect in the restaurant industry in the next year.
RSVP by October 6: bit.ly/3qIqd8X
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Some scenes from our Georgia Educator Bootcamp! Thank you to all who attended and our speakers Erica Garner from and Daryl Shular from .
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Special thanks to for inviting our own Karen Bremer, President + CEO, to be a panelist at today's Economic Development Summit.
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That's a wrap on the 2022 GRACE Awards! We announced the winners in a ceremony Sept. 27 and presented them with Crystals of Excellence. It's an honor to be able to celebrate the restaurant industry's shining stars.
More details about our winners: garestaurants.org/news/14th-annu
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Join the Georgia Restaurant Association and Diandria Green, Esq. and Will Baker, J. D. of for a webinar Oct. 12 to discuss the various types of wage garnishment, exemptions, requirements and the consequences of non-compliance.
Register: bit.ly/3QUArxM
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Our CEO Karen Bremer will sit on a panel of experts at the 2023 Cobb Hospitality Industry Forecast October 11. Everyone with an interest in Cobb County’s hospitality and business industries is invited to attend.
Deadline to RSVP is October 6: bit.ly/3qIqd8X
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Congratulations to our finalists for the GRACE Awards!
See who will win the awards in their respective categories on September 27. Purchase tickets at garestaurants.org/grace.
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The GRA is pleased to honor Dr. Debra Franklin Cannon, director of Georgia State University's Cecil B. Day School of Hospitality, as the recipient of the 2022 GRACE Lifetime Achievement Award.
She will be recognized at the GRACE Awards Sept. 27. Tickets: garestaurants.org/grace
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A GRACE Award is a show of excellence and only a work of art will do to honor our industry's stars. Each award is handcrafted by world-renowned artist Hans Godo Frabel. See his work in person at the GRACE Awards Gala September 27 (garestaurants.org/grace)
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Join us Wed., Sept. 14 at 2 PM for the Georgia Restaurant Association monthly restaurant industry update with GRA President + CEO Karen Bremer, CAE, presented by .
Dial-in or watch live via Zoom as we discuss all of this plus more. Register: bit.ly/3qsHMde
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One week left to apply for the Aarón Sánchez Scholarship Fund! This is an amazing opportunity for students of Latin American descent to receive a full scholarship to the Institute of Culinary Arts in NYC.
To apply, visit aaronsanchezscholarshipfund.com/apply.
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Competitive pay is not the only thing that attracts prospective employees to your restaurant. Benefits are just as important. GRA Corporate Partner shares 4 benefits that can make or break employee recruitment and retention efforts.
Read more: bit.ly/3efASW0
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Please join us for the 2nd Annual Georgia Educator Bootcamp September 29! It's a great opportunity to explore the ProStart curriculum, learn about current industry trends, and connect with fellow culinary educators.
Register: bit.ly/3wCUZUf
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GRA Hall of Fame, ProStart Student of the Year and Restaurant Employee of the Year: these are just a few of the prestigious awards we'll be giving at the GRACE Awards Gala! Join us September 27 as we honor the restaurant industry's best.
Tickets: garestaurants.org/grace.
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Get your tickets for the best night in the restaurant business: the GRACE Awards! The 14th annual awards gala will be held at the Georgia Aquarium and will feature amazing food, beverages & recognition of the industry's finest.
Purchase your tickets here: garestaurants.org/grace
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The Georgia Restaurant Association would like to thank Congressman Buddy Carter for meeting with a group of Savannah-area restaurateurs. Contact Daniel New, Director of Advocacy to coordinate a meeting between your congressperson and local restaurateurs (bit.ly/3ph2IDu).
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The Atlanta Recovery Loan Program can help small businesses, partnerships, sole proprietorships and non-profits receive up to $100,000 in low-interest loans to help obtain tangible assets like real estate.
Learn more: bit.ly/3bRn8zK
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Just a few days left to vote for the GRACE Award's 'Georgia on My Mind' People's Choice Awards!
🌟 Favorite Neighborhood Hangout
🌟 Born and Raised Beverage
🌟 "Eatertainment" Experience
🌟 Uniquely Georgia Restaurant
Vote here (bit.ly/3pFNqIB) by August 31!
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Small business owners in the city of Atlanta are eligible to apply for grants of up to $50,000 that can be used for both internal and external improvements to their commercial property through the Atlanta Commercial Property Improvement Grant program. bit.ly/3bRog6s
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Fulton County small business owners can apply for loans of up to $100,000 through the Fulton County Recovery Loan program. They can also access Business Advisory Services specifically designed to assist and support loan clients. Learn more at aceloans.org/fulton.
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CULINARY SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
The Aarón Sánchez Scholarship Fund will award four full scholarships to the award-winning Institute of Culinary Education’s Culinary Arts program.
Deadline to apply is September 16, 2022. Apply at aaronsanchezscholarshipfund.com/apply
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Vote for your favorite restaurants, beverages and dining experiences that keep Georgia on your mind in our new People’s Choice Awards. Voting closes August 31, and winners will be honored at the GRACE Awards Gala September 27.
Click here to vote today: bit.ly/3pFNqIB
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You won't want to miss the return of the GRACE Awards gala! Join us September 27 for an evening at the Georgia Aquarium as we honor the restaurant industry's finest.
Purchase tickets at garestaurants.org/grace.
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Funds are still available for the City of Norcross American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Small Business Grant Program, which offers financial assistance to small businesses located within Norcross city limits.
Application deadline is August 21. Learn more at norcrossga.net/arpa.
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The GRA looks forward to meeting with Rep. Buddy Carter in Savannah on Wed., August 24. To get more details about the Savannah Kitchen Cabinet roundtable discussion or to host a meeting in your area, reach out to our Director of Advocacy Daniel New at bit.ly/3ph2IDu.
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This Wednesday! Georgia Restaurant Association President/CEO Karen Bremer will give an update on industry developments in the GRA's monthly webinar presented by .
Register and submit any any questions that you would like to have answered: bit.ly/3PWiFKs
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LOCAL UPDATE: On August 9, the City of Griffin Commissioners passed changes to their alcohol code to expand the boundaries of the Special Entertainment District and expanded "Go-Cup" hours from noon to midnight Friday-Sunday and on holidays recognized by the city.
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GA STATE INCOME TAX UPDATE
Alert: GA pass-through entities now allowed to deduct state income tax at the entity level. This election will be available beginning w/ the 2022 tax year.
Read more for details on how it s may impact GA restaurant owners here: bit.ly/3SJKOGN
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Tune in this Wednesday for a webinar with Pat J. Hill, head of the Labor and Employment Law Practice Group at . She will explain the recent trend of unionization in the food service industry and the legal responsibility of employers.
Register: bit.ly/3BrhWgd
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Tune in August 17 for the GRA's monthly restaurant industry update webinar presented by . GRA President/CEO Karen Bremer will discuss the latest industry developments.
Register: bit.ly/3PWiFKs
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Join the GRA and Pat J. Hill, head of the Labor and Employment Law Practice Group at Smith, Gambrell, & Russell, on August 10 to discuss the recent wave of unionization in the food service industry and what restaurants need to know.
Register: bit.ly/3BrhWgd
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Last call for nominations!
The GRACE Awards recognizes &pays tribute to the leaders who have made outstanding contributions to Georgia's restaurant industry. Submit nominations online at garestaurants.org/grace by July 31.
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Honor the best and brightest in the restaurant industry at the GRACE Awards! It's the first time we've been able to host the awards gala since 2019, so we've got some catching up to do.
Nominate those who have excelled in our field by Sunday, July 31 at garestaurants.org/grace!
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There are three new opportunities to earn a crystal of excellence: new categories include Restaurateur Rookie of the Year, the GRA Hall of Fame and the "Georgia on my Mind" People's Choice Award.
Submit your nominations for the GRACE Awards by July 31 at bit.ly/3RwwZv0!
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