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Elections Shape Local Leadership and Legislative Focus
Latest News Elections Shape Local Leadership and Legislative Focus Oct 21, 2025 New Orleans Mayoral and City Council Races The recent Oct. 11 elections in New Orleans reflected a clear mandate from the city’s voters. Helena Moreno was elected Mayor, while the City Council At-Large seats were won by JP Morrell (reelected with 66% of…
Read MoreLouisiana Restaurant Association to Host 4th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration in Baton Rouge
Latest News Louisiana Restaurant Association to Host 4th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration in Baton Rouge Oct 10, 2025 The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) will host its 4th Annual Oktoberfest on Sunday, October 26, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Live Oak at Cedar Lodge, located in the heart of Baton Rouge. The community is invited to…
Read MoreTreasury Guidance on “No Tax on Tips”
Latest News Treasury Guidance on “No Tax on Tips” Sep 23, 2025 The U.S. Department of Treasury has released new guidance on how the recently enacted No Tax on Tips provision will apply to restaurant and hospitality workers. This provision allows eligible workers to deduct up to $25,000 of qualified tips per year from 2025…
Read MoreNew Orleans to Host 2026 Pastry World Cup Selections and Bocuse d’Or at LRA Showcase
Latest News New Orleans to Host 2026 Pastry World Cup Selections and Bocuse d’Or at LRA Showcase Sep 22, 2025 New Orleans & Company, Sirha Food, and the Louisiana Restaurant Association are bringing the Americas selections of the Pastry World Cup and Bocuse d’Or back to New Orleans in July 2026. For the first time,…
Read MoreZea Recognizes 300 Years of Staff Service During Sept. 5 Breakfast
Latest News Zea Recognizes 300 Years of Staff Service During Sept. 5 Breakfast Sep 10, 2025 On September 5, Zea Rotisserie & Bar celebrated a milestone moment—recognizing more than 300 combined years of service from 15 dedicated team members. The occasion was marked with a special breakfast honoring employees who have made Zea their career…
Read MoreHonoring the Missing: America’s White Tables and POW/MIA Recognition Day
Latest News Honoring the Missing: America’s White Tables and POW/MIA Recognition Day Sep 8, 2025 Each year on the third Friday of September, Americans pause to honor the courage, sacrifice, and enduring hope surrounding our nation’s Prisoners of War (POWs) and those still Missing in Action (MIA). In 2025, National POW/MIA Recognition Day falls on…
Read MorePrices Keep Climbing: July Inflation Report Shows Mixed Signals
Latest News Prices Keep Climbing: July Inflation Report Shows Mixed Signals Sep 3, 2025 Prices continued to rise in July, though not quite as quickly as the previous month. The government’s Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report, the inflation measure the Federal Reserve watches most closely, showed overall prices up 0.2% from June, slightly lower than…
Read MoreYour Voice Matters: Share Input on Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness
Latest News Your Voice Matters: Share Input on Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness Aug 27, 2025 Seafood is a cornerstone of Louisiana’s culinary identity and our state’s restaurant industry. From shrimp and oysters to redfish and crab, the vitality of our fisheries directly impacts the menus we proudly serve and the communities we sustain. That’s why…
Read MoreHurricane Katrina: 20 Years Later, From Survival to Service
Latest News Hurricane Katrina: 20 Years Later, From Survival to Service Aug 26, 2025 A Personal Recollection from LRA SVP and Head of Communications, Wendy Waren This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, and like so many New Orleanians, I can still remember the days leading up to it with painful clarity. On…
Read MoreThink Before You Trust: Cybersecurity Tips for Business Owners
Latest News Think Before You Trust: Cybersecurity Tips for Business Owners Aug 19, 2025 In today’s digital world, small businesses are always looking for ways to gain visibility. Media coverage can be a powerful growth tool, but it also creates opportunities for scammers. Recently, Lauren Haydel, owner of Fleurty Girl boutiques in New Orleans, Metairie,…
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