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"Protecting, Promoting & Fostering the Foodservice & Hospitality Industry since 1954. It Pays to Belong."
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Watch this CNN coverage on how the MHRA can help your business.
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Time To Tee It Up For NRA PAC
Make plans to travel to Alabama on September 27 to particpate in the Great Gulf Golf Challenge. This fun tournament pits the Alabama Restaurant Association against the Mississippi Hospitality & Restaurant Association.The winning state gets to hold the coveted Shrimp Boot Trophy. All proceeds benefit the NRA PAC.
Register here
The National Restaurant Association encourages restaurant and foodservice operators to begin planning for the 15th annual National Food Safety Education Month. This month-long campaign is held every September and focuses on the importance of food safety education for the restaurant and foodservice industry, while raising the awareness of the industry's commitment to food safety. This year's theme is "High-Risk Customers:Serve Your Fare with Extra Care."
The free National Food Safety Education Month materials are based on the ServSafe food safety training and certification program. The materials communicate concepts clearly and quickly to employees, and activities can be completed in less than 10 minutes.
MHRA Partners With Dept. of Ag to Promote Local Produce
Strategies for selling fresh fruits and vegetables from multiple outlets including on-farm sales, community supported ventures, and local restaurants. Mike Steede, a Lucedale, MS, producer, will share his experiences on establishing successful on-farm and community supported agriculture ventures and the many advantages they bring. A representative from the Mississippi Restaurant Association will give growers tips on helpful avenues for selling fresh produce to local restaurants.
All meetings are at 6pm at the following locations:
September 27, Biloxi, MS
September 28, Hattiesburg, MS
October 4, Jackson, MS
Click Here for Free Registration
250 Attend Governor's Health Care Summit
On August 4, over 250 people attended Governor Barbour's Health Care Summit.The MHRA was a co-sponsor of this event. Discussions centered around the anticipated impact on business as well as individuals, the expected function and use of the Health Care Exchange and the uncertainty of what the final rules and regulations will look like.
Many thanks to NRA Chief Strategy Officer Mike McCallum for giving an excellent presentation on the issue from the hospitality industry perspective.
The State Insurance Commission provided an interesting presentation on what the new Healthcare Exchange will look like.
WLBT Coverage
Clarion Ledger Coverage
Play golf this September at a tourament near you to benefit the MRAEF & ProStart. Kirkwood National in North MS, The Refuge in the Jackson area, or Shell Landing on the MS Gulf Coast. Registration fees and sponsorships are tax deductible to the MRAEF, a 501c3 corporation.
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Gulf Coast Oil Spill Update
NRA And USTA Propose Federal Action Regarding Oil Spill Clean Up And Long Term Recovery
Research shows that the oil spill will have long-term effects on businesses and jobs in the Gulf Coast region unless action is undertaken to mitigate the long-term impact and save restaurant industry and other jobs. To read the Roadmap to Recovery,click here
BP Commits $25,000 to Chefs of the Coast
On July 20, the MHRA received official notification of BP's intent to provide financial support to this year's Chef's of the Coast. The money will be used to help market the event regionally
Pfizer Announces Medical Assistance Program
MAINTAIN, a medical assistance program from Pfizer for the newly unemployed, more than 70 Pfizer medicines that treat a range of chronic health conditions. Beneficiaries of this program can get their Pfizer medicines for free for up to one year or until they become insured, whatever comes first.
MHRA PRESIDENT MEETS WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA
On Monday June 14, MHRA President Scott Weinberg (seated to the immediate left of President Obama) had the opportunity to be part of the 8 person group that met with the President regarding the consequences of the oil spill.
View video here
View Washington Times Article here
View additional video here
USA Today Article
IRS Q&A Regarding Oil Spill Tax Issues
The Beaches are clean and the Restaurants are waiting for you!
Gulf Coast Chapter MHRA
Ms. Gulf Coast Tourism
Ms. Division of Tourism
IRS Offers Details on New Small Business Health Care Tax Credit
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued new guidance to make it easier for small businesses to determine whether they are eligible for the new health care tax credit under the Affordable Care Act and how large a credit they will receive. The guidance makes clear that small businesses receiving state health care tax credits may still qualify for the full federal tax credit. Additionally, the guidance allows small businesses to receive the credit not only for regular health insurance but also for add-on dental and vision coverage.
Notice 2010-44provides detailed guidelines, illustrated by more than a dozen examples, to help small employers determine whether they qualify for the credit and estimate the amount of the credit. The notice also requests public comment on issues that should be addressed in future guidance.
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MHRA STAFF DISCUSSES SALES TAX ISSUES. THIS IS A MUST READ FOR ALL OPERATORS. CLICK HERE
MHRA members-only webinars are archived. Want to learn how online marketing can increase sales and customer loyalty? Have questions about Business Interruption Insurance? Contact gradygriffin@msra.org for more information
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