November 5, 2008 – The LRA is partnering with the University of New Orleans’ Hospitality Research Center to conduct an anonymous market analysis survey. We invite restaurateurs statewide to participate; its findings are sure to give your business the advantage of comparing business tactics with your peers, analyzing trends and gathering ideas and solutions. To get started, click here.

November 4, 2008 – The LRA is pleased to announce Pam St. Pierre as the LRA Education Foundation’s new executive director. Read more.

October 29, 2008 – LRA Board of Directors has elected new members Fabian Castillo and Melvin Ziegler Jr. at its October meeting in Bossier City. Melvin Rodrigue was also elected to the At-Large position.

October 22, 2008 – Mike Stewart of TLC Linen Services was presented with the LRA’s Restaurant Partnership Legend Award for 28 years of outstanding service to the restaurant industry. LRA Director Helen LeBourgeois, president of TLC Linens and her staff nominated Stewart for this prestigious award. Read more.

October 21, 2008 – Free Employee Level ServSafe and Louisiana’s BEST alcohol server training is available for members in the 20 parishes affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita through December 31, 2008. Call (504) 454-2277 today to schedule training for you and your employees!

October 14, 2008 – LSU Continuing Education is offering a "Spanish in the Workplace" Course. The first course of its kind taught in South Louisiana, the six class series will cover vocabulary, pronunciation and expressions that can be used on a daily basis to communicate in the workplace or at a business location. Sessions can be customized for any business or organization's specific needs and taught on-location (based upon the number of participants). For more information, please contact Melissa Stafford, mstafford@outreach.lsu.edu, (225) 578-1263.