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Business Recovery Resources Following Hurricane Francine
Latest News Business Recovery Resources Following Hurricane Francine Sep 11, 2024 In the wake of Hurricane Francine, the Louisiana Restaurant Association Advocacy Team has compiled essential numbers and websites to assist you in the recovery process. We understand the complexities involved in gathering critical information during such challenging times, and we are here to help…
Read MoreLouisiana Insurance Commissioner: Be Insurance Ready as TS Francine Approaches
Latest News Louisiana Insurance Commissioner: Be Insurance Ready as TS Francine Approaches Sep 10, 2024 Commissioner Tim Temple is urging Louisiana residents to prepare for impacts from Tropical Storm Francine, which is expected to strengthen into a hurricane and make landfall in Louisiana later this week. Francine is currently projected to bring significant to life-threatening…
Read MoreHurricane Preparedness: Essential Tips for Restaurants
Latest News Hurricane Preparedness: Essential Tips for Restaurants Sep 9, 2024 As hurricane season intensifies, restaurant owners must be proactive in protecting their businesses, employees, and customers. Hurricanes can bring winds exceeding 180 mph and cause widespread destruction, so being prepared is critical to minimizing risks. The National Restaurant Association’s Always Ready: Natural Disasters guide…
Read MoreNFSM Week 2: Stories from the Frontlines
Latest News NFSM Week 2: Stories from the Frontlines Sep 9, 2024 Behind the Kitchen Door: Stories from the Frontlines Welcome back to National Food Safety Month 2024! Last week, we explored the pathogens that most commonly cause foodborne disease in the United States. This week, we’re taking a closer look at what goes on behind…
Read MoreNFSM Week 1: What is a Foodborne Illness?
Latest News NFSM Week 1: What is a Foodborne Illness? Sep 5, 2024 Millions of Americans experience food poisoning each year, suffering symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and cramps. In some cases, those symptoms aren’t just disruptive – they’re life-threatening. That’s why, to kick off National Food Safety Month 2024, we’re focusing on some of…
Read MoreGet Smart About Foodborne Illness with ServSafe
Latest News Get Smart About Foodborne Illness with ServSafe Sep 5, 2024 Each year in September for National Food Safety Month, we dive into a new food safety topic, and this year we’re focusing on understanding, managing, and preventing foodborne illness outbreaks. According to the CDC, more than half of all U.S. foodborne outbreaks are associated…
Read More10th Annual Bayou Culinary Showcase Features Special Guest DJ Rhett and the Cajun Ninja
Latest News 10th Annual Bayou Culinary Showcase Features Special Guest DJ Rhett and the Cajun Ninja Sep 3, 2024 Are you ready for a night of culinary excellence, local entertainment, and community spirit? Join us on Thursday, September 12, 2024, in Gray, Louisiana, for the 10th Annual Bayou Culinary Showcase, proudly presented by Explore Houma…
Read MoreU.S. Court of Appeals Overturns 2021 Amendments to Dual Jobs Regulation
Latest News U.S. Court of Appeals Overturns 2021 Amendments to Dual Jobs Regulation Aug 29, 2024 U.S. Court of Appeals Overturns 2021 Amendments to Dual Jobs Regulation What Happened In a significant win for restaurant operators, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on August 23 to nullify the U.S. Department of Labor’s 2021 Final…
Read MoreRecycle Your Restaurant’s Oyster Shells: A Win-Win for Coastal Louisiana
Latest News Recycle Your Restaurant’s Oyster Shells: A Win-Win for Coastal Louisiana Aug 29, 2024 Louisiana’s rich oyster tradition isn’t just about delicious cuisine—it’s also about preserving our fragile coastline. Since 2014, the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana’s (CRCL) Oyster Shell Recycling Program (OSRP) has played a critical role in this effort. By recycling oyster…
Read MoreWhere Industry Meets University: City Hospitality Group & LSU Partner on New Restaurant Management Program
Latest News Where Industry Meets University: City Hospitality Group & LSU Partner on New Restaurant Management Program Aug 28, 2024 Baton Rouge is gaining a newfound respect for its elevated culinary offerings, with concept restaurants like those under City Group Hospitality (CGH) leading the charge. Now, a groundbreaking partnership between industry and academia is set…
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