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! 🍻
🎉 Join Us for the 901 Save the Food Challenge: Restaurant Edition! 🍽️
Brought to you by Project Green Fork, a program of Clean Memphis dedicated to fostering sustainability within the Mid-South’s culinary landscape.
What: The 901 Save the Food Challenge: September Restaurant Edition Facebook Live Tues Aug 27: Featuring Leanne Edwards, Program Director, Project Green Fork
In this Facebook Live, we’ll dive into the challenges and solutions around food waste in our local restaurants. Learn about the significant impact of surplus and wasted food on our environment and economy, and discover practical strategies for reducing waste in your business. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a culture of sustainability and create meaningful partnerships within the restaurant community.
Don’t miss out on this insightful conversation that can help you make a difference—one plate at a time! Tune in, ask questions, and be part of the movement to save the food! 🍃
🎥 🩺 Watch the Replay Now: Helping Owners and Employees Take Control of Their Healthcare
Lassy Health is revolutionizing the way businesses approach employee healthcare. They provide comprehensive, customized health solutions that empower both employers and employees to take control of their healthcare choices. By focusing on preventive care, wellness programs, and personalized health management, Lassy Health helps businesses reduce costs while improving the overall well-being of their teams. 🌟 In this talk, Jay Hoffman dives deep into strategies that enable business owners and their employees to make informed healthcare decisions. He’ll cover topics such as: Cost-saving measures for businesses 🤑 Health management strategies for employees 💪 Innovative solutions that Lassy Health offers to simplify the healthcare process 🏥
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how Lassy Health can help your organization thrive! 🙌
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:
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!
Franchise Tax Refunds
On May 10, 2024, Governor Bill Lee signed Public Chapter 950 (2024), which eliminates the property measure from the franchise tax calculation and authorizes the Department of Revenue to issue franchise tax refunds to eligible taxpayers. Taxpayers who paid the franchise tax on the property measure using Schedule G for tax years ending on or after March 31, 2020, for which a return was filed with the department on or after January 1, 2021, are eligible for a refund. Eligible taxpayers must amend the returns for all eligible tax periods to create the Schedule G overpayment and then request the overpayment amount as a refund. Both the amended returns and the refund claim must be submitted by November 30, 2024.
The U.S. Department of Labor rule will require employers to pay overtime premiums to workers who earn a salary of less than $1,128 per week, or about $58,600 per year, when they work more than 40 hours in a week.
Under the rule, the salary threshold will increase to $43,888 on July 1 and to $58,656 on Jan. 1, 2025. And starting in 2027, the threshold will automatically increase every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
Beneficial owner reporting in 2024 refers to the legal requirements for companies and other legal entities to disclose information about their beneficial owners to a government authority. A “beneficial owner” is an individual who directly or indirectly owns or controls a certain percentage of the entity, typically 25% or more, or who exercises significant control over the entity’s operations.
Information to Be Reported: The name, date of birth, address, and an identifying number (such as a driver’s license or passport number) for each beneficial owner, plus Information about the reporting company itself, including the name, address, and jurisdiction of formation.
Entities formed or registered before January 1, 2024, have until January 1, 2025, to file their initial reports.
Tennessee Prevention of Drunk Driving Act, passed this year, dictates that server permits issued after Jan. 1, 2025 must be renewed every two years instead of every five years.
Therefore, we are recommending if you have more than 2 years left on your ABC card expiration, you renew before December 31 of this year, to extend your permit by 5 years as any permit after that will only be valid for 2 years.
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 [email protected].
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.
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.
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.
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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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👉 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! 🚀👩🏫
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.
