π Happy St. Patrickβs Day from the Memphis Restaurant Association! π
St. Patrickβs Day may have started as a religious holiday in Ireland, but here in the U.S.βand especially in Memphisβitβs a full-on celebration! Every March 17th, our city turns a little greener as people gather at their favorite local spots to raise a glass and enjoy good food with friends. Itβs the perfect time for hearty classics like corned beef and cabbage, shepherdβs pie, and soda bread, washed down with a pint of Guinness, Irish whiskey, or even a green beer or two.
Our Memphis restaurants and bars know how to bring the fun, and St. Paddyβs is one of the best days of the year to see it in action. Whether youβre hosting a big crowd or offering a special menu, thanks for keeping Memphis festive and fed. SlΓ‘inte, yβall!
π― 10th Annual Smokinβ Clays Shootout
π When: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 β° Time: 12:00 PM β 5:00 PM π Where: Memphis Sports Shooting Association Address: 9278 Old Brownsville Rd, Lakeland, TN 38002
π₯ Whatβs the Smokinβ Clays Shootout All About? Weβre excited to share that our Clay Shoot Fundraiser happening tomorrow is officially sold out! A huge thank you to all of our amazing sponsors who helped make this event a success before we even hit the range. We couldnβt do it without your support! Stay tunedβweβll be sharing photos and highlights from the day soon!
Weβre heading to Nashville for Memphis Day on the Hill at the Tennessee State Capitol, and youβre invited! This annual event is your chance to:
βοΈ Meet directly with elected officials about policies impacting our industry βοΈ Advocate for Memphis restaurants, small businesses, and tourism βοΈ Network with fellow restaurateurs and community leaders
π Some participants will drive up the morning of Wednesday, March 26, while others plan to arrive the night before. Donβt miss this important opportunity to make your voice heard!
π Venue: Tennessee State Capitol, 600 Dr. M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Nashville, TN 37243 ποΈ Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Make the Most of March 18 β Two Important Events!
Note: due to this meeting being so soon, please email here to confirm there are still spots left!
March 18 could be a full and impactful day for you! While we have an important MRAPAC event scheduled for the afternoon (see above), we encourage you to start your day at the March 2025 MMAA Morning Meeting with our Hospitality Association partners.
Join us for a conversation on Collaborative Solutions for Enhancing Safety and Reducing Crime in Memphis at the Renasant Convention Center. The meeting will open with remarks from a representative of the Mayorβs office, followed by a panel discussion on how hospitality businesses can support the Memphis Police Departmentβs crime-reduction efforts. Youβll also hear about the daily work of the Blue Suede Brigade.
ποΈ Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 π£ Time: 8:30 AM β 10:00 AM π Location: Renasant Convention Center, 255 N. Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103 π£οΈ Moderator: MRA Board Member Marcus Cox, Welcome to Memphis π Registration Deadline: Friday, March 14
Join MIFA and Local Restaurants to Fight Senior Hunger: March 28βApril 6, 2025
The Memphis Restaurant Association invites members to partner with MIFA for the Spring for a MIFA Meal campaign! From March 28 to April 6, local restaurants will help raise funds for MIFA Meals on Wheels, which provides essential meals to homebound seniors. Just $10 delivers a mealβyour support makes a real difference.
MIFAβs dual goal is to combat senior hunger and promote participating restaurants. Each location is encouraged to set a fundraising goal of $1,000. To make it easier, MIFA offers multiple donation options (QR codes, cash, POS systems, and pin-ups) and training videos for staff. This yearβs streamlined campaign includes fewer collateral pieces while maximizing community impact.
β³ Why TopGolf? Whatβs better than a traditional PAC fundraising golf tournament? A TopGolf tournament! This year marks the inaugural TNHTA Back the PAC TopGolf Tournament, and weβre excited to host it at all four Tennessee Topgolf locationsβsimultaneously.
This event combines the fun and energy of TopGolf with the opportunity to support our PAC. Join us for a fantastic evening of food, drinks, friendly competition, and advocacy for the hospitality and tourism industry in Tennessee.
π Get Involved: Help us make this first-of-its-kind event a success! Whether youβre swinging for the fences or just coming to network, your participation makes a difference.
Letβs back the PAC and have a blast doing it! π₯³
Watch the exciting (and hilarious) Wine Race, where teams from local bars and restaurants compete in fun challenges celebrating the service industry. ππ·
π₯ Applications for both events are now available! Visit BealeStreet.com to apply and be part of the festivities.
We hope to see you there! π
Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting is Back β New Deadline: March 21, 2025
Small-business owners are once again required to file a beneficial ownership information (BOI) report. Following a Texas federal district court judgeβs decision on February 17 to lift the paus
e on the Corporate Transparency Act, the reporting requirement is reinstated. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), which enforces the law, has set a new filing deadline of March 21, 2025, for most companies. FinCEN is still considering further deadline adjustments but has not issued additional guidance as of now.
Read more here: Important Update β Corporate Transparency Act Filing Obligations Reinstated and Mandatory
Watch the Replay: Interview with Goodie Bag
Missed our live chat? Watch the replay of our February 20 Facebook Live interview with Goodie Bag, a company committed to fighting food waste. Discover how they help businesses sell unused inventory to eager customers, benefiting both vendors and the community. Whether you want to learn how to save money, reduce waste, or support local businesses, this conversation is a must-see!
