Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association

Are you ready to elevate your business?

Here is a glimpse at the INRLA member benefits:

✅ Access to educational resources to help you understand ongoing changes in laws impacting the hospitality industry
✅ Discounted rates on ServSafe®
✅ First to know about state law and regulatory changes
✅ Exclusive workshops, webinars, and resources
✅ Networking with industry peers
✅ Access to legal, research, regulatory, policy and food safety experts
✅ Annual events: Stars of the Industry, Hospitality Day at the Statehouse, and our Annual Golf Outing
✅ Give your business a voice! The INRLA works hard to advocate for sustainable and favorable legislation in the Hoosier state

Learn more and become a member today at: www.inrla.org/membership-information

There is no better time than now to join the INRLA! 🎉

Yes we help you navigate new laws, but we also provide ongoing educational resources, networking, advocacy and discounted rates on critical hospitality trainings. Ensure your business has a seat at the table and sign-up today!👉 www.inrla.org/membership-information

Cheers to happy hour and cocktails to-go becoming law! 🥂

Here are some INRLA members taking advantage of these new laws:

📍101 Beer Kitchen
📍Iozzo's Garden Of Italy
📍Cholita Tacos

Want to learn how to leverage happy hour and cocktails to-go to benefit your business? Become a member today 👉www.inrla.org/membership-information

Have you taken advantage of the Hoosier state’s newest food & beverage laws? 🍹

July 1, happy hour and cocktails to-go went into effect–allowing permitted businesses the ability to reduce the price of an alcoholic beverage during a portion of the day and to offer carryout cocktails in approved containers.

Learn how the INRLA can help you navigate the changes to benefit your business! Become a member here 👉www.inrla.org/membership-information

Last week, the INRLA hosted an informative press event to discuss and celebrate the new happy hour and cocktails to-go laws 🎤🍷

Thank you Provision by Cunningham Restaurant Group and Geronimo Hospitality Group for hosting us!

Want to learn about how your business can take full advantage of these new laws? Become a member today ➡️ https://www.inrla.org/membership-information

ICYMI: After a nearly forty-year hiatus, happy hour and cocktails to-go became law on July 1! 🥳🍻

Read the feature story in Indianapolis Monthly by Eve Batey to learn about the laws and the local businesses capitalizing on this opportunity.

Everything You Need To Know About Indiana's New Happy Hour Laws For the first time in 40 years, Indiana will allow bars and restaurants to offer happy hour drink specials. Here's what you need to know.

Happy hour and cocktails to-go are here!🍸🎉👏

Hello new opportunities! 👋 As of July 1, these laws are in effect to amplify your business. Let the INRLA help you navigate the changes for your benefit.

Start your membership here👉https://www.inrla.org/membership-information

Already a member? Thank you!

Have you heard? July 1, the Hoosier state’s happy hour and cocktails to-go laws go into effect. ⚖️🎉

New laws = new opportunities! Become an INRLA member and let us help you navigate the laws to benefit your business!

Become a member here 👉 https://www.inrla.org/membership-information

Amp up your weekday business with happy hour and cocktails to-go! 🍹🍸

Effective July 1, these new laws provide hospitality business owners with fresh opportunities.

Learn all of the benefits by becoming an INRLA member today: https://www.inrla.org/membership-information

This past Monday, we held our Chairman’s Reception at Feinstein's to support the Good Government Fund.

Members of the InRLA enjoyed an evening filled with wine from Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, a main course provided by Meats by Linz, Inc., and live entertainment by Danny Myrick with Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI)! The night was capped off with honoring our 'Champions of the Industry' who have supported the hospitality industry.

Thank you to Hotel Carmichael, Autograph Collection for hosting and providing excellent service to all of our guests.

To learn more about the InRLA PAC 👉 https://www.inrla.org/products/pac-donation

🚨🚨🚨 Did you know we're offering special pricing if you register more than 1 member of your team for on April 30?!

Check out a few of the sessions you can expect to hear:

📈 State of the Industry 2024 & Beyond
📚 Calm, Cool & Collected: Diffusing Tension
📲 The Gig Workforce: Your Secret Ingredient to Staffing Success
📊 Hotel Performance Overview: Indiana & the Midwest
🇺🇸 Updates from Capitol Hill

Register here, view speaker bios & more: https://www.inrla.org/events/2024-industry-insights

Save your seat at Industry Insights on Tuesday, April 30 at Hotel Carmichael, Autograph Collection in Carmel! 🤩 Hear from industry experts from National Restaurant Association, American Hotel & Lodging Association, and much more..

Nerd out on industry trends and data. Network with industry peers.

View the full schedule & register here ➡️ https://www.inrla.org/industry-insights

❗️ Hotel block closes Saturday, March 30 ❗️

Join our team on Wednesday, April 24 for our 2024 Legislative Recap Webinar.

We'll be chatting about...

🍻 Happy Hour Guidelines
🍹 Cocktails-To-Go
📋 Labor Law Changes
and much more...

RSVP here 👉

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tmj0Pc9IS6OeTfVhdPz47Q #/registration

A special toast is in order! 🍻 Yesterday, Governor Holcomb signed HEA 1086 into law which permits “social hour,” cocktails-to-go, and implements a liquor liability insurance requirement for obtaining or maintaining an alcohol permit.

We were proud to voice our support on this piece of legislation which will have a positive impact on our industry!

Special thank you Rep. Jake Teshka & Sen. Kyle Walker for bringing this legislation to the table & championing it thru. Thank you to Chairman Ron Alting & Chairman Ethan Manning for their support.

🚨NOTE: this bill does not go into effect until July 1, 2024. Keep an eye out for more information from our team.

Congratulations to Westfield High School Culinary Educator Nikki Heflin on being named the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher of the Year!

Learn more about her success and growth of the program 👇

Westfield High School culinary educator named Teacher of the Year Westfield High School culinary instructor chef Nikki Heflin was named National Teacher of the Year by the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences. Heflin is an educator with the WHS culinary program, part of the high school’s family and consumer sciences department. Students in the cu...

Last week, our team and board members got to experience the Indiana ProStart programs in action at the 2024 State Competition! 👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳👨‍🍳

Congratulations to all of the competing teams in both the culinary and management competitions! So much talent in one building that will soon be the next generation of leaders in our industry. ✨

Say hello to our members for the month of February! 🎉

Read about how the NBA Allstar Weekend will assist the Indianapolis' Hotel and Restaurant industries here:

NBA All-Star Weekend could assist Indianapolis' restaurant, hotel industries The NBA All-Star Game is about a week away and businesses close to Gainbridge Fieldhouse are eager for the festivities to tip off.

A new study released by Visit Indiana shows the Indiana tourism industry's growing momentum and continued positive economic impact. Read more at the link.

💸 Spending per visitor rose to $188;
💸 Tourism generated $2.8B in federal, state and local taxes;
💸 Indiana tourism supported 200,000 full and part time jobs.

IDDC 2022 Contribution of Travel & Tourism to the Indiana Economy - Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association INDIANAPOLIS (Jan. 30, 2024) – A new study released by Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch with the Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC) shows the Indiana tourism industry's growing momentum and continued positive economic impact.

🎉 NEW MEMBER BENEFIT FOR 2024! 🎉

In partnership with Shafer Leadership Academy, InRLA members now have access to a variety of professional development workshops 📚 Check out the upcoming virtual and in-person workshops & register for FREE today ⬇️

Professional Development Workshops - Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association In partnership with Shafer Leadership Academy, based in Muncie, Ind., we are excited to offer FREE professional development webinars and workshops to YOU as an Indiana Restaurant and Lodging Association member.

This year, we are so grateful for our incredible board members and membership that strengthens the voice of our industry!

Wishing you all a happy thanksgiving 🦃

✨ Thank you to all who joined us last week for the 2023 Stars of the Industry event! ✨

Check out who our winners were and read the incredible nominations for our 100+ nominees! https://www.inrla.org/news/2023-stars-of-the-industry

Keep an eye out for photos and video coming soon!

Special thank you to our sponsors! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Come learn about the excitement of 🏀 NBA All-Star 2024 🏀 as it descends upon Indianapolis this February. Curious to know more about the extensive lineup of planned events?

Join us at a business/community forum on November 8, from 9-10 a.m., hosted at the iconic Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

RSVP at the link below ⬇️

NBA All-Star Downtown Community/Business Forum A Community Forum for Downtown businesses to discuss all things NBA All-Star!

Recently, Indiana Restaurant & Lodging Association Director of Government Affairs Abbi Raben presented alongside American Hotel & Lodging Association - AHLA Manager of Federal Affairs Brooke Boland at the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) Conference at the JW Marriott Indianapolis.

The presentation shared insights on the legislative landscape impacting the hospitality industry at the federal, state, and local levels.

Check out our upcoming ServSafe classes across the state and register to get certified by the end of the year!

Follow this link for more classes & to register ➡️ https://bit.ly/3btFSFa

‼️ Did you know? InRLA Members receive up to 20% off ServSafe classes and products! Login to your account to take advantage.

Tables are selling 😱 FAST 😱 for Stars of the Industry on November 15!

Be sure to save your seat to attend ➡️ https://bit.ly/46lT7Ph

Nominations close tomorrow night! Follow the link to recognize members of your team who define Hoosier hospitality ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gHrATR92

⏰ We've extended the nomination deadline to Wednesday, Oct 18 at 11:59 PM ET! ⏰

Don't miss the opportunity to recognize the members of your team who are defining Hoosier Hospitality!

Learn more about Stars of the Industry, submit a nomination, and purchase tickets to attend here: https://www.inrla.org/events/stars-of-the-industry-2023