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 […]
Community Support: The Dion’s Way
In 2014, Dion’s was recognized as the Restaurant Neighbor of the Year by the New Mexico Restaurant Association (NMRA). Since then, Dion’s has kept community support a high priority, and in FY17 donated almost $219,000 in the form of money, gift cards and food. Mark Herman, CEO of Dion’s, stated, “As our company grows and […]
Heartland Out-of-Scope EMV Solutions Reduce Risk, Costs
Are you up to date on all of your EMV Technology? Let our guest blogger, Heartland Payment Systems, fill you in our how EMV solutions can reduce your risks and costs: Even though more than 97 percent of all U.S. credit cards are now issued with chips, many restaurant owners continue to struggle to implement […]
Music Licensing for Restaurants
One of the membership benefits offered by New Mexico Restaurant Association is a discount on music licensing fees. Two of our associate members, BMI and SESAC, offer discounts to our restaurant members. Contact them by linking below. BMI – www.bmi.com or via email at jfrost@bmi.com or via phone at 615.401.2873 SESAC – www.sesac.com or via […]
Albuquerque Rapid Transit – NMRA Supports Members on Route 66
Albuquerque Rapid Transit (ART) project should be a catalyst for a better, more beautiful Central Avenue and a better, more economically vibrant Albuquerque. Instead, it will create a bus dominated, congested street, where citizens will have to re-route in response to the elimination of left turns. It will destroy some already struggling businesses and compromise […]
Saving with the Work Opportunity Tax Credit
NMRA is proud to tell you about F.R.E.E. Inc.! F.R.E.E. helps you save money by assisting you to fully utilize the Work Opportunity Tax Credit. They offer a members-only discounted fee for the first year of services. Also, there is no up-front cost to you, as the fees are based only on the tax savings […]
Get Help with OSHA’s Chemical Labeling Guidelines (GHS)
One of the best parts of your NMRA membership is the connections you have to vendors that can help you manage your restaurant efficiently and successfully. One of our associate members offers kits and tools to help you meet regulations and guidelines. OSHA has some guidelines regarding chemical labeling and classification. Click here for the […]
Reduced Work Comp Insurance through FISIF
What if your insurance carrier gave their profit to you? Sound crazy? That’s what they do at FISIF – Food Industry Self Insurance Fund of New Mexico. Because they are not an insurance carrier– they are a workers’ compensation group self-insurance fund. After claims and expenses are paid, any remaining premium is returned to the […]
Discounted Labor Law Posters
Having Up-To-Date Labor Law Posters Offer Protection Against Fines & Lawsuits. OSHA4Less offers discounts on Labor Law posters for NMRA Members. A flurry of recent government administration turns mandatory labor law posting upside down. Businesses everywhere face the daunting task of staying compliant while feeling the pressure to keep up with numerous recent and anticipated […]