Sign up to be a food vendor or sponsor of our Food Festival Feb 4
Nominate winners for our annual awards
MRA partners with Patrick Accounting on The Restaurant Grind Podcast
Associate Coffee Club is Feb 1
Check out the recorded webinars on our website
Sign up to be a guest or host on our upcoming Facebook Live interviews
Donate to the MRA team St. Jude marathon team
MRA November Board meeting was held at MIFA
Calling All Sponsors and Culinary Mavericks!
We’re gearing up for the ultimate feast at the Food Festival and Awards on February 4 at the stunning Kent venue, and we want YOU to be a part of the gastronomic magic!
๐ Sponsors:
If you’re passionate about supporting community events and crave the opportunity to showcase your brand to a diverse audience, we have sponsorship opportunities waiting for you! Elevate your presence and be a key player in making this festival unforgettable. Contact us at the sign up button below.
๐๐ฐ Food & Beverage Vendors:
Are you a culinary wizard, ready to tantalize taste buds and leave a lasting impression? Join our culinary lineup and showcase your delectable creations! To secure your spot as a vendor, simply fill out the vendor application form at the button below.
Let’s make this 2024 Food Festival and Awards a culinary extravaganza to remember! Be part of an epicurean celebration that will leave a lasting impression on taste buds and hearts alike.
๐โจ Nominate Your Food Festival 2024 Award Winners!
It’s that time of year again!
We are thrilled to announce the opening of nominations for the highly anticipated Food Festival and Awards taking place on February 4th!
Do you know someone whose culinary talents deserve to be celebrated? Perhaps a chef, a vendor, or a culinary innovator who has left your taste buds dancing?
Now is your chance to shine the spotlight on them!
Click the link below to access the nomination form and nominate the individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the world of gastronomy. ๐ฒ๐
Patrick Accounting Podcast in Partnership With Memphis Restaurant Association
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.
Are you passionate about sharing knowledge and making a positive impact?
๐โจ 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.
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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.)
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๐ 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! ๐๐ฉโ๐ซ
Stephanie is the team leader of the running team but if participation in the race is not your forte please think of donating a nominal amount toward our $4000.00 goal..
Yesterday the Board held its monthly meeting at MIFA Headquarters in downtown Memphis. We enjoyed touring the facility including the kitchen where thousands of meals are prepared each day for those in need.
Stay tuned for a program coming in the Spring where restaurants can support MIFA by soliciting donations from patrons.
Other matters discussed in the Board meeting were:
Preparations for Food Festival in February 2024
Nominations for Award Winners
Board participation in other Boards including: Hospitality TN, Memphis Tourism, and Metropolitan Memphis Hotel & Lodging Association
Support of the MMHLA in ongoing discussions about Memphis and Tennesse Bed Tax rates ย
Effect on downtown businesses if/when MLGW moves their offices
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