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Associate Coffee Club

Associate and Vendor Members,

This event is for you! Network with others in the restaurant industry. We buy your cup of coffee.

Details:

Date: Thursday, August 1, 2024

Location: August 2024 location is Tiger & Peackock atThe Memphian hotel.
Looking for restaurants to host us Nov 2024 and Feb 2025!

Time: 8a-9a

Bring your business cards and your elevator pitch! Tell us you’re coming here.

🍹 Join Us for a Prospective Member Happy Hour at The Brookhaven! 🍹

Are you interested in joining the Memphis Restaurant Association? Here’s your chance to learn more!

📅 Date: Tuesday, August 27
🕒 Time: TBD
📍 Location: Brookhaven Pub & Grill, 695 W Brookhaven Cir, Memphis, TN 38117

Potential members are invited to join us for a happy hour with the outgoing board of directors. Enjoy a complimentary drink on us and get to know more about the association and its benefits. This is a perfect opportunity to network, ask questions, and see how you can be part of our vibrant community.

🎉 Special Offer: If you are a current member and bring a nonmember, we will buy your drink too! 🍻

We look forward to seeing you there! 🎊 RSVP here

Make Your Voice Heard! 🗳️

At the Memphis Restaurant Association, we promote active MRA members and engaged citizens. This is a reminder to make your voice heard whenever you have the chance.

Shelby County Election Information:

• Early Voting: State and federal primary & county general election early voting is open through THIS SATURDAY July 27.

• Election Day: August 1 – Shelby County election day.

• November 5, 2024: General Election and Municipal Elections.

Upcoming MRA Events:

• September: MRA nominations will be open for the 2025 Board.

• October: MRA elections will be held.

Make sure to participate and let your voice be heard in shaping our community and association!

**In Memoriam: Jeffery Clark Halfacre**

We are sorry to share the passing of Jeffery Clark Halfacre on July 11, 2024. Jeff became an owner at his family’s business, Memphis Ice Machine Company, after beginning employment as a service technician in 1983.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Jeff’s memory to the Rising Together Foundation or Germantown Presbyterian Church (2363 S Germantown Rd, Germantown, TN 38138).

Join Us at the Southern Lodging Summit! 🏨

The Memphis Metro Hotel and Lodging Association is excited to host the Southern Lodging Summit on August 20-21. This premier event is a fantastic opportunity for professionals in the lodging industry to network, learn, and grow.

🗓️ Dates: August 20-21
📍 Location: Memphis, TN

Click here to register and learn more about the summit. Don’t miss out on this incredible event!

Save the Date – Wed, Oct 23, 2024

17th Annual Thomas Boggs Memorial Golf Tournament

You can sign up now!

📢 Attention Memphis Restaurant Vendors! 🍽️

Have you recently received a phone call from a vendor offering ads in a directory and mentioned the Memphis Restaurant Association (MRA)? Don’t worry, it’s not a scam! 🔍 We want to clarify that we have partnered with an external advertising agency to publish a comprehensive restaurant vendor guide for the Memphis area.

Ads sold in this guide serve as a crucial source of fundraising for us, enabling us to continue supporting and advocating for our vibrant restaurant community. 🎉

Rest assured, paid MRA members will always receive the benefit of being listed on our official business directory. You can find our directory here: LINK TO DIRECTORY

In addition, both members and non-members have the opportunity to purchase additional ads, which will be prominently featured in the company’s vendor guide. 📚

Thank you for your continued support, and if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us directly. Let’s keep Memphis’s culinary scene thriving together! 🌟

Zoo Rendezvous Sept 7, 2024

The Memphis Zoo invites you to join us for Zoo Rendezvous 2024.

If you are interested in having your restaurant or bar participate, please fill out the form by clicking here or the image above. By doing so, you will reserve a spot. Please note, we have a limited number of spots available, so we encourage you to sign up as soon as possible. 

Once you have filled out your form, please email your Certificate of Insurance to me at anickas@memphiszoo.org. 

Patrick Accounting Podcast in Partnership With MRA

The Restaurant Grind Podcast

We love the restauranteur story – each one is different, but they have one thing in common: that grit & grind attitude to push through when things get tough. Join JD & Matt as they here a new story each week and tackle modern day struggles faced by restaurant owners today.

Time to Pay Your 2024 Dues

Dear Valued Members,

We would like to remind you to ensure the continued success of our Association by renewing your membership. To make the process seamless, kindly log in to your account and settle your membership dues at your earliest convenience. (Thank you if you have already done so!) Your support is crucial in sustaining the vibrant community we’ve built together. Thank you for your ongoing commitment, and we look forward to shared experiences and opportunities.

Best Regards,

Sally Fienup

Executive Director

Webinars

In addition to our recorded September Learning Summit,

We have a library of recorded education webinars that are free for our members.

Listen to them here.

Exciting Opportunity Alert!

Are you passionate about sharing knowledge and making a positive impact?

📚✨ We’re thrilled to announce that we’re on the lookout for hosts and speakers for our ongoing educational Facebook Live series!

This is a totally separate series from the Patrick Accounting Podcast above. We are excited to support and promote both.

🎙️🤝

If you have a story to tell, expertise to share, or insights that can inspire, we want YOU!

Sign up now for a 30-minute segment where our Executive Director will interview you, giving you the platform to shine and connect with our engaged audience. (Must be an MRA member to participate.)

🚀🌈

👉 Ready to be part of something amazing? Click the link below to secure your spot and be a beacon of knowledge in our educational journey! 🚀👩‍🏫

Sign Up Now by clicking this link.

Let’s ignite curiosity, spark conversations, and empower each other through the magic of education! 🌐🔥

Save the Date – Sunday, February 2025

Food Festival

Give a suggestion for a theme!

Please click here on “register“ (FOR FREE) to submit a suggestion for our 2025 theme!

As we gear up for our upcoming February 2025 food festival, we’re excited to invite you to contribute your ideas and suggestions for this year’s theme.

Your input is invaluable to us, and we believe that together, we can make this event truly memorable. Whether you have a specific theme in mind or simply wish to share your thoughts, we encourage you to participate.

You can submit your suggestions conveniently by clicking on the following link: LINK HERE. Alternatively, you can reply directly to this email with your ideas.

We appreciate your support and enthusiasm for our food festivals, and we look forward to seeing the creative themes you propose. Thank you for being a part of our community and helping us make this event a success.

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