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Thursday, September 8, 2022 Lower Credit Card Swipe Fees... » Click here to read the IRA's weekly Industry Insight newsletter from Thursday, September 8, 2022. This edition...
Thursday, September 1, 2022 Mixer Tickets, ERC Help and Event Previews » Click here to read the IRA's weekly Industry Insight newsletter from Thursday, September 1. This edition includ...
Thursday, August 25, 2022 IL Restaurant Conditions Survey » Check out this month's edition of the IRA's Restaurant Rundown monthly newsletter featuring the latest Association updates...
Thursday, August 18, 2022 Restaurant Survey Results Are In » Click here to read the IRA's weekly Industry Insight newsletter from Thursday, August 18. This edition includes...
Thursday, August 11, 2022 Budgets, Mixers & More » Click here to read the IRA's weekly Industry Insight newsletter from Thursday, August 11. This edition features...
Thursday, August 4, 2022 Golf Recap, RRF Update and Chicago Gourmet Tickets on Sale » Click here to read the IRA's weekly Industry Insight newsletter from Thursday, August 4. This edition features...
Friday, July 29, 2022 RRF update, Important Survey, Events, Resources and more... » Check out this month's edition of the IRA's Restaurant Rundown monthly newsletter featuring the latest Associati...
Thursday, July 21, 2022 Scholarship Lunch, Scam Updates and Resources » Click here to read the IRA's weekly Industry Insight newsletter from Thursday, July 21. This edition features t...
Thursday, July 14, 2022 Taste Recap and scam alert » Click here to read the IRA's weekly Industry Insight newsletter from Thursday, July 14. This edition features a...
Thursday, July 7, 2022 The Taste is Back and More Upcoming Events » Click here to read the IRA's weekly Industry Insight newsletter from Thursday, July 7. This edition features a Taste...
Thursday, June 30, 2022 James Beard Awards, Sexual Harassment Prevention Training and More » Check out this month's edition of the IRA's Restaurant Rundown monthly newsletter featuring the latest Associati...
Thursday, June 23, 2022 Beginning July 1st - New Minimum Wage, New Sexual Harassment Prevention Requirements » Click here to read the IRA's weekly Industry Insight newsletter from Thursday, June 23. The edition features a...
Thursday, June 16, 2022 James Beard Awards Re-cap, Sexual Harassment Prevention Requirements, Fair Food and Retail Delivery » Click here to read the IRA's weekly Industry Insight newsletter from Thursday, June 16. The edition features a...
Thursday, June 9, 2022 James Beard Awards Weekend, Minimum Wage Increases, James Beard Foundation Gift Boxes » Click here to read the IRA's weekly Industry Insight newsletter from Thursday, June 9. The edition features new...
Thursday, June 2, 2022 Minimum Wage Increases, Taste of Chicago, James Beard Awards Panels » Click here to read the IRA's weekly Industry Insight newsletter from Thursday, June 2. The edition features updates...
Thursday, May 26, 2022 May Restaurant Rundown - The News You Need to Know » Check out this month's edition of the IRA's Restaurant Rundown monthly newsletter featuring the latest Association...
Thursday, May 19, 2022 RRF Fails in Senate, Square New Platinum Sponsor, One Day Rest in Seven Law Updates » Click here to read the IRA's weekly Industry Insight newsletter from Thursday, May 19. The edition features updates...
Thursday, May 12, 2022 Swipe Fees, Cook County Source, RRF Updates » Click here to read the IRA's weekly Industry Insight newsletter, featuring a recap of Meet the Experts 2022, information...
Thursday, May 5, 2022 Pro-Restaurant Candidates, Casino Update, B2B Grants Awarded » Help Us Support Pro-Restaurant Candidates at the Annual Restaurant Show Political Reception Jo...
Thursday, April 28, 2022 Advocating in D.C., Scholarships Extended, Hiring Event Recap » IRA Advocates for Industry at National Restaurant Association Public Affairs Conference Earlie...
Thursday, April 21, 2022 Connecting with Experts, Tourism Campaign, Restaurant Political Reception » Make Connections for Your Business at Meet the Experts Register now to attend the IRA's most p...
Thursday, April 14, 2022 Delivery Consent Bill, Scholarship Opportunities, Chicago Returns Week » Join the Party Next Week at Chef's Table Don't miss your last chance for tickets to the 2022 C...
Saturday, April 9, 2022 IRA Secures $50M in Restaurant Grants in Budget » Illinois General Assembly Dedicates $50M for Restaurant Grants, Waives Retailer Liquor License Fees in Budget As you are...
Thursday, April 7, 2022 RRF Passes House, Meet the Experts, Michelin Stars » RRF Replenishment Passes House, Now Faces the Senate This afternoon, the House of Representatives approved a bill to r...
Thursday, March 31, 2022 Crime Op-Ed, Hospitality Hires Chicago Hiring Event, Workforce Development Legislation » Op-Ed on Crime and Public Safety Issues Yesterday, the IRA and a group of business and downtown associations publishe...
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 March Restaurant Rundown - The News You Need to Know » Check out this month's edition of the IRA's Restaurant Rundown monthly newsletter featuring the latest Assoc...
Thursday, March 17, 2022 JBF Finalists, Public Affairs Conference, Chicago Chefs Cook for Ukraine Recap » Chicago Chefs Cook for Ukraine Recap Thank you to everyone that attended and chefs and sponso...
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 Hospitality Operator Roundtable, 2nd Draw PPP Forgiveness » Next Week - Hospitality Operator Roundtable in South Loop Join the IRA for an upcoming Hospita...
Friday, March 11, 2022 Chefs for Ukraine Event, Contact IL Leaders, Tax and Legal Tips Webinar » Support Ukrainian Refugees at Chicago Chefs Cook for Ukraine Benefit Join the IRA and your fav...
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 Push for State Relief, RRF Unlikely, Chicago Chefs for Ukraine Event » Tell the Illinois General Assembly to Help Save Restaurants and Jobs The IRA continues to advocate in the Illinois Ge...
Monday, March 7, 2022 Restaurant Support from Springfield, RRF Latest » Restaurant and Hospitality Grants Bill in Springfield The IRA is working with Senator Sara Feigenholtz (6th) and Repr...
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Signwalk Signs, Equal Pay Act Reporting, ERTC Delays » Sidewalk Signs Now Allowed with City Permit in Chicago Effective March 1, sidewalk signs (e.g....
Monday, February 28, 2022 February Restaurant Rundown - The News You Need to Know » Check out this month's edition of the IRA's Restaurant Rundown monthly newsletter featuring the latest Association...
Thursday, February 24, 2022 Chicago, Cook County Lifting Vax/Mask Requirements » Chicago and Cook County Lifting Proof of Vaccination and Mask Requirements on Monday, February 28 This afternoon...
Friday, February 18, 2022 Grants for Employees, Meet with Legislators, 80/20 Rule Updates » Join Us for our Virtual Springfield Lobby Day Registration is now open to join the IRA for our rescheduled Virt...
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