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The importance of completing the National Restaurant Association's operations survey

When you complete the survey, you get a copy of the most widely recognized source of restaurant operating data in the U.S. for your own use.


Furthermore, as policy makers create and propose new legislation, we want to make sure our industry’s voice is heard and this is a great opportunity to do just that.


Be sure to complete the whole survey, including the financial section, to give National a full picture.


Any questions? Contact Bruce Grindy at bgrindy@restaurant.org.

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AHLA facilitates Heart of the House tour with Rep. Dan Newhouse

Last week, Rep. Dan Newhouse participated in an American Hotel and Lodging Association sponsored Heart of the House tour of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Kennewick Tri-Cities. The program provides congressional members with a behind-the-scenes look at how hotels in their district operate and contribute to the local community.

You won't want to miss this: Hill Climb 2024 is just around the corner!

You won’t want to miss out on this great event hosted by the Washington Hospitality Association! Like last year, all individual meetings with lawmakers will be virtual. Our goal is for you to join a group of your peers, meet with your district lawmakers and talk about the industry’s legislative priorities. Save the date for our virtual Hill Climb program starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 29.

Your Government Affairs Committee has approved our Legislative Agenda for the 2024 legislative session. Check out what issues our team is working on for you and your business.


Thank you to our sponsor, U.S. Bank.

⌛Last chance to lock in new employee benefits for 2024

If you're still sitting on that quote, now is the time to commit. For your new benefits to start on Jan. 1, 2024, the last day you can renew or update your benefits is Dec. 15 - Friday. Do not procrastinate or you'll lose this window.

2024 labor posters coming to your mailbox

As one of the many benefits of being a Washington Hospitality Association member, you are entitled to a complementary 2024 labor poster. 


Copies have been mailed to members and you may request additional posters (one per location).

Need a certified food protection manager? 

We've got training that covers the certified food protection manager requirement in the state food code--ServSafe Manager. With a minimum of 10 people, we'll do a private class for you at your location. If you have less than 10 people to train, and a place to hold the class, we could hold a public class at your location. Contact us to get started.


For 15% off your total, use promo code holiday15. Code is valid through Jan. 31, 2024. Click Apply Discount to see savings.

ServSafe Manager is ANSI certified and satisfies the new Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) requirement in the state food code that went into effect in 2023.

Read more about this requirement here.

Ellensburg

Jan. 16

Registration deadline
Jan. 2

Everett

Jan. 19

Registration deadline
Jan.5

Seattle

Jan. 5
Registration deadline
Dec. 22

Spokane

Jan. 6
Registration deadline
Dec. 19

Tacoma

Jan. 8

Registration deadline
Dec. 20

Vancouver

March. 11
Registration deadline 
Feb. 26

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🧾 FTC proposes fee and surcharge ban

The FTC’s proposed rule eliminates common fees such as delivery fees, service charges or surcharges for large parties. If adopted, these fees would be part of everyone’s check in the form of higher menu prices. Tell the FTC how this rule harms your restaurant.


Please contact Director of Local and Federal Government Affairs John Lane at johnl@wahospitality.org if you have any questions.

Toolkit of the Month

New in 2024

This brand new toolkit features laws or upcoming changes that go into effect in 2024 and beyond. We'll update this page with new information, so make sure to bookmark it and check back for helpful information as the new year approaches.

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Webinars and Podcasts

New episode! The CEO Podcast: Local Government Affairs

Join Anthony Anton and the Local Government Affairs team as they discuss local elections throughout the state and issues such as local minimum wages the team has seen spring up over the last couple of years. Sponsored by Hospitality Health Insurance.

Our comprehensive course covers all the basics of First Aid, CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This course meets OSHA & WISHA requirements for CPR/First-Aid/AED in the workplace.
Read more here.

Feb. 7, 2024

Registration deadline Jan. 24, 2024

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