NMRA Year in Review 2017 was an eventful year for the New Mexico Restaurant Association. A year of transitioning to new national leadership and acknowledging the many accomplishments of local restaurateurs. In January we faced a 60-day legislative session with everything from minimum wage to preemption of minimum wage laws being considered. In March, high […]
Best Recipe for Effective Communication with Elected Officials
The Best Recipe for Effective Communication with Elected Officials Recipe: Communicating with elected officials is like a nice charcuterie platter. There are many possible options and if done right the result will be fantastic. Here is the best recipe for effective communication with elected officials. Ingredients: Email Snail mail Telephone In person Patience A calm […]
15 Ingredients for Successful Advocacy
This year it’s more important than ever for our members to talk to local and statewide elected officials about issues affecting you restaurant. We call this advocacy: the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal. What’s better than advocating for ourselves and your employees. Here are 15 Ingredients for Successful Advocacy: Be […]
Leveraging Digital Menu Board Technology
NMRA members Church’s Chicken and WAND team up to increase sales, manage labor costs, and assist in employee training efforts with digital menu board technology. Read the article here.
2018 – Important Election Year for Restaurants in New Mexico
A few words from NMRA CEO Carol Wight: Why is this 2018 election year important to your restaurant and why you are important to our collective voice? This election year is important because the landscape of our elected officials is drastically changing — think California. Elected officials don’t understand how to manage a bottom line […]
Immigration Compliance Webinar – Be Ready For ICE
Common Sense I-9 Compliance and What to do When ICE Comes Knocking Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) has dramatically increased its I-9 audit activities in New Mexico and the consequences of non-compliance can be severe and include, but are not limited to, unwelcome business interruption, exorbitant fines, unwanted exposure, and even criminal charges. I-9 Employment Eligibility […]
Natural Gas Savings Member Discount
NMRA Natural Gas Savings Program Want to see if you can save up to 20% on your restaurant’s natural gas bill? The NMRA has chosen Tiger Natural Gas to be its preferred natural gas supplier for NMRA members! When it comes to NATURAL GAS, you have a CHOICE! If you haven’t talked to Tiger, you […]
Sweet Deals on Radio Advertising with Cumulus
GET $21,950 IN RADIO ADVERTISING FOR YOUR RESTAURANT WITHOUT CUTTING A SINGLE CHECK! Sweet Deals is a cash-free advertising and marketing program through Cumulus Radio. In exchange for honoring 110 gift certificates (purchased by our listeners for $25) valued at $50 each, your restaurant will receive the following on all 8 of our powerful stations […]
How Can You Help Your Local ProStart School?
Are you a New Mexico restaurateur or hospitality professional looking to get involved in the community? Then mentorship through New Mexico ProStart may be right for you! Local ProStart schools around the state are looking for industry professionals to act as mentors to culinary students. These schools are local to your community due to there […]
U.S. DoL Sponsors Hospitality Industry Apprenticeship Program
Nationally sponsored apprenticeships are a great way for business owners to connect with an emerging workforce to create a path to leadership. Through a $1.8 million contract with the U.S. Department of Labor, the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation and the American Hotel and Lodging Association developed the Hospitality Sector Registered Apprenticeship program. This program […]