July 1, 2009 – The LRA is pleased to announce that Governor Bobby Jindal will open the 56th Annual Louisiana Foodservice EXPO. He will be our special guest during the Opening Ceremony Saturday, July 18 at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Hall I at 11 a.m.

July 1, 2009 – The Federal Minimum Wage will increase to $7.25 per hour, effective July 24, 2009. Tipped employees must be paid a cash wage of at least $2.13 per hour and the maximum allowable tip credit will be $5.12.

June 30, 2009 – Heartland Payment Systems successfully completes first phase of end-to-end encrpytion pilot to better protect its customers.

June 30, 2009 – The Louisiana Restaurant Association is pleased to co-sponsor the 6th Annual Great American Seafood Cook Off, which will take place during the 56th Annual Louisiana Foodservice EXPO, July 18.

June 15 , 2009 – Tickets to the LRA Chair's Reception & Grand Awards Banquet are on sale! The banquet will be at the Marriott New Orleans at the Convention Center, Blaine Kern Ballroom, Sunday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $90 per person; $900 per table of 10. To purchase, please call or e-mail Jennifer Stallings.