MRA Benefits

Serving Minnesota’s Restaurant Industry and its suppliers

Minnesota Restaurant Association

Benefits & Services

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Legislative Information & Representation

Experienced lobbying team at state & national level E-mail & print legislative alerts, weekly during session Annual Law Review Hospitality & Tourism Day at the Capitol Hospitality Political Action Committee (HOPAC) Staff person to answer your legal questions Legislative Briefcase, contact info of your legislators Required posters for your establishment

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Education & Certification

ServSafe certification & recertification classes for alcohol & foodservice safety (Online classes also available)

Restaurant Boot Camp & Restaurant Academy Regular industry seminars

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Advertising & Marketing

FREE listing & web site link in online dining guide www.Hospitalitymn.com

FREE listing in printed member directory: “Hospitality Minnesota- Where to Stay and Dine.”

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Credit Card Processing

No application or statement fees No monthly minimum or service fees No annual fees FREE monthly online reporting and setup Simplified pricing structure with easy-to-read

statements & no hidden fees 24-hour customer service line

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E-Mail Marketing Program

One-time setup fee and low monthly maintenance fee

Library of restaurant-specific templates Fishbowl will guide you in your emarketing

program Sign-up slips are provided and Fishbowl staff

does the data entry

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Health Insurance Consultation

Benefits market search Benefit negotiation Strategic benefit planning Claims Analysis Online HR assistance Compliance assistance

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Telecom Services Discount

3% Discount on monthly re-occurring services

Managed Network Hosted IT Services Business Communications

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Member Communications

Quarterly Minnesota Restaurateur magazine Bi-monthly e-newsletter, Hospitality Highlights Online and print vendor buyers’ guide Important news releases as necessary

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BMI Music Licensing Discount

10% membership discount 10% additional timely payment discount

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Legal Consultation

30 minutes FREE legal consultation per year Discounted rates should services be retained

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Career Center

Introductory offer of 30 days free Post jobs to be viewed by industry-seeking

professionals Search resumes of industry-trained candidates

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Networking

FREE admission to Upper Midwest Hospitality Foodservice and Lodging Show

Annual holiday party & awards ceremony Committee involvement Hospitality Roundtables