The James Beard Foundation Awards are open! Apply now for the prestigious 2025 James Beard Awards and make your mark in the culinary world. Submit by November 29 at 11:59 PM ET. Fee waivers are available. Don’t miss out! Details and criteria can be found at https://lnkd.in/g_zapmFS.
Illinois Restaurant Association
饭店
Chicago，IL 6,248 位关注者
Dedicated to promoting, protecting, educating and improving the restaurant industry in Illinois.
关于我们
The foodservice industry in Illinois is the largest private sector employer in the state, with projected employment in 2019 of 588,000 people and more than $30.1 billion in annual sales. To serve the needs of this important industry and support its future, the Illinois Restaurant Association works to provide restaurant operators and suppliers in Illinois with valuable business services, networking opportunities, cost saving programs, and vital advocacy. Founded in 1914, the Illinois Restaurant Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, protecting, educating and improving the restaurant industry in Illinois. The IRA owns and produces Chicago Gourmet – the annual food and wine festival held in Millennium Park that unites hundreds of restaurants, chefs and beverage experts for a weekend filled with food and drink tastings, entertainment, cooking demonstrations, book signings, interactive seminars and more. The Association is a proud host of the James Beard Foundation Awards, which will be held in Chicago through 2027 and celebrates excellence in cuisine, culinary writing, and culinary education throughout the country. All Foodservice Professionals can sign up for a free login at illinoisrestaurants.org and learn more about the benefits of joining our membership. We offer individual memberships for secondary & post-secondary hospitality/culinary students and company based memberships for all Restaurant/Foodservice Operators (i.e., restaurants) and Associates (i.e., suppliers).
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https://www.illinoisrestaurants.org
Illinois Restaurant Association的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 饭店
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Chicago，IL
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1914
- 领域
- Restaurant, Foodservice & Bar Operations, Efficiencies and Best Practices、Foodservice Marketing、Food & Beverage Operations和Business Planning and Industry Growth
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33 West Monroe
Suite 250
US，IL，Chicago，60603
Illinois Restaurant Association员工
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At the Illinois Restaurant Association, we know the challenges of running a small business. That's why we're partnering with the Cook County Small Business Source to offer you expert business advising, all at no cost! Get started today; sign up at https://lnkd.in/gfVQdHCH. #SmallBusinessSource #CookCounty #SmallBizSource #BusinessAdvising #CookCountySmallBusiness #CookCountySmallBusinessSource
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As we remember Billy Lawless, we reflect on his incredible legacy as a leader, restaurateur, and advocate for immigrant rights. Billy touched countless lives, and his memory will live on in our community. For those wishing to pay their respects, visitation will be held today from 4-7PM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (1107 N Orleans St., Chicago). Additional visitation and the Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, November 14, with visitation from 9:30 to 11AM and Mass at 11AM. The service will also be live-streamed on The Dearborn’s Facebook page (https://lnkd.in/giRMg3Bq). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (https://www.icirr.org/). Rest in peace, Billy!
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?? TOMORROW: Chicago’s hospitality industry needs your support! Mayor Johnson’s proposed 35% alcohol tax hike would make our city’s taxes the 2nd highest in the U.S., putting a huge burden on our recovering local businesses. Take a moment to reach out to your alderperson and urge them to VOTE NO on the alcohol tax increase. Let’s keep our industry strong—share this with your network! Make your voice heard: https://conta.cc/3NWdU4C
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? Unlock the future of restaurant success at the IRA Tech Tour! Co-hosted with Cook County Small Business Source at Google Chicago, this event dives into the latest tech tailored for the industry. Join us on November 20 and learn from the best—registration is free! To secure your spot, head to https://lnkd.in/gg78SfGa.
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Former Senator Billy Lawless, a beloved figure in Irish politics, a former Illinois Restaurant Association Board of Directors member and a founding member of the Illinois Business Immigration Coalition, has passed away. Widely remembered for his unwavering dedication to his community, his advocacy for the Irish diaspora and his unyielding kindness, Lawless was a true gentleman to his core. The Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, praised Lawless for his remarkable service, stating, “He was a man who devoted his life to serving others.” Lawless’s impact was far-reaching, not only through his role as a senator but also as a passionate campaigner for the rights of Irish emigrants, particularly those living in the U.S. His legacy will live on in the many lives he touched.
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Mayor Johnson’s proposed 35% alcohol tax hike could make Chicago’s taxes the 2nd highest in the U.S–?a large burden for our recovering industry. Please take a moment to contact your alderperson and tell them to VOTE NO on the alcohol tax increase: https://p2a.co/kE64kQm. Share this with your network and help protect our local businesses!
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Help Western NC hospitality workers rebuild after Hurricane Helene! Donate now to the NC Hospitality Workers Relief Fund and support families & communities in need. 100% of proceeds go directly to those impacted. To learn more and donate, head tohttps://lnkd.in/gEssnqae.
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Don't forget to register for our webinar, “Marketing Your Business with AI Technology," this Thursday, November 7 at 10 AM CST. Join us, Cook County Small Business Source and Leslie Williams with Chicago Urban League to learn about essential tools and insights needed to revolutionize your marketing strategies using the power of AI technology. To learn more and register, head to https://lnkd.in/gSQiYf7m. Cook County Government **Este seminario web se transmitirá en inglés y espa?ol.** **此网络研讨会有中英双语放送选项**
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Unlock the future of restaurant tech at this year’s IRA Tech Tour, co-hosted with Cook County Small Business Source, on Wednesday, November 20 from 9:30 AM-1:30 PM at Google Chicago. Join industry experts and fellow operators to dive into the latest tech solutions tailored for restaurant success. Complimentary registration—reserve your spot at https://ow.ly/uvuQ50TYslH.
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