Nebraska Restaurant Association1610 S 70th St., Suite 101, Lincoln, NE 68506402.488.3999 | fax: 402.488.4014www.nebraska–dining.orgdineout@windstream.net

Our Mission:The Nebraska Restaurant Association acts as

the principal advocate for Nebraska’s Hospitality

industry and promotes the qualities of strength,

unity & excellence in and of its membership.

Membership

LegislativeThe Association lobbies for you in Nebraska’s legislature on state & federal issues pertaining to alcohol, labor & general taxation. We monitor legislation that affects your restaurant and ultimately, your bottom line.

Member ServicesBusiness InsuranceFarmers Insurance Group is an endorsed provider for Nebraska Restaurant Association members and offers quality, affordable insurance. A dividend program is available for Workers Compensation Insurance as well as various premium discounts for our members.

Legal ServicesFor more than 50 years, Jackson Lewis has placed a high premium on preventive strategies and positive solutions in the practice of workplace law. Their clients represent a wide range of public and private businesses and non-profit institutions. Jackson Lewis are experienced professionals in all aspects of employee law.

E-Marketing Solutions Fishbowl is the leading provider of on–demand marketing software and services to the restaurant industry. With innovative Email Marketing, Social Media, Guest Database Management, Analytics and Local Store Marketing Solutions, they help deliver more guests, more sales, more often.

Music Licensing Discount ProgramsNebraska Restaurant Association members can save up to 20% thru Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI). BMI collects license fees on behalf of song-writers, composers and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed.

Credit Card Processing & Payroll ServicesHeartland Payment Systems is the exclusive provider of card processing, gift marketing, check management, payroll & tip management services for the National Restaurant Association, Council of State Restaurant Associations & 40 state restaurant associations.

Networking OpportunitiesTaste of NebraskaEnjoy an excellent opportunity to mingle and get to know other members of the Nebraska Restaurant Association at our annual gala, the Taste of Nebraska. Year after year, Taste sells out, attracting restaurateurs and Allied members from across the state. The banquet consists of a cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner and entertainment. Restaurateur of the Year, Allied Member of the Year, and Lodger of the Year are presented at the awards ceremony. Sponsorship opportunities at a variety of levels are available.

Annual Golf Classic Be a part of this exciting networking event! As a sponsor, you have a variety of opportunities to promote your corporation/business while supporting the Association. The golf tournament consists of lunch, 4–player scramble and awards reception and dinner.

This event is open to restaurant operators to meet peers, share ideas and discuss current industry topics.

Annual MeetingJoin us for lunch at the Governor’s Mansion in January for the Annual Meeting of the Nebraska Restaurant Association.

PublicationsQuarterly MagazineEach member receives our quarterly publication, MainCourse. This publication updates you on local & national trends, government regulation, membership news, events, food safety, and industry activities.

Buyers GuideThe Buyers Guide is a comprehensive listing of the products and services provided by the Allied Members of the Nebraska Restaurant Association. The Guide is an easy to use reference tool that can be used year–round.

Educational Programming & CertificationServSafe® Food Protection Manager CertificationNationally recognized & accredited. The classes deliver high-quality training options for every manager. From the classroom to online, and in a variety of languages, this is your food safety training and certification solution.

ServSafe Alcohol®Responsible alcohol service is an issue that touches your business, your customers & your community. ServSafe Alcohol is today’s real-world training solution, with practical knowledge and best-in-class resources that help to prepare and protect every operation every day. In short, it sets the standard for responsible alcohol service training.

ServSafe Employee TrainingThe ServSafe Starters training and assessment program is a complete solution that delivers consistent food safety training to employees. ServSafe Starters covers five key areas: Basic Food Safety Personal Hygiene Cross-contamination & Allergens Time & Temperature Cleaning & Sanitation

ProStart®ProStart is the career-building program for high school students who are interested in culinary arts and foodservice management. This is their first step towards promising careers in the hospitality industry and helps you gain motivated, skilled employees.

FMP® CertificationThe Foodservice Management Professional® (FMP®) credential represents excellence across the industry. The FMP certification recognizes exceptional managers and supervisors who have achieved the high level of knowledge, experience and professionalism that is most valued by our industry. The FMP credential not only signifies a professional’s mastery of competencies to potential employers, but it’s also an important tool that helps the industry recruit, retain and reward qualified employees. Other Educational /Training materials are available in our resource library.

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Restaurant Membership

Joining the Nebraska Restaurant Association automatically makes you a member of the National Restaurant Association. Your dual membership gives you the membership benefits of both organizations. You will enjoy toll–free access to the National Restaurant Association’s legal and library services, as well as subscriptions to Washington Weekly and Restaurant USA.

Benefits

•DualMembershipwiththeNationalRestaurantAssociation

•FREEadmissiontotheNationalRestaurantAssociation Show in Chicago

•FarmersInsuranceGroup5%premiumdiscount

•SubscriptiontothequarterlyMainCourse magazine

•50%offallNationalRestaurantAssociationpublications

•InformationResourceCenter

•Expertlegalconsultation–including15FREEminutes

•Nebraska.Statepaper.compreferredmemberpricing

•Upto20%offmusiclicensingdiscountprograms

•FishbowlE–Marketingprogrampreferredmemberpricing

•FREEpdfofNationalRestaurantAssociationIndustry Forecast

•FREEWebinarSeries

•HCareersJobBank

Allied Membership

It’s a big world out there and we’re here to make it a little smaller. You need the most economical way to find and reach new customers. Since you serve Nebraska, it only makes sense to belong to the Nebraska Restaurant Association. Be a member where they are members. Enjoy unique privileges only offered to Allied Members of the Nebraska Restaurant Association.

Benefits

•FREEmembershipdatabaselistinexcelformat

•FREElistingintheprintedandonlineBuyersGuide

•FREElistingonassociationwebsite: www.nebraska–dining.org

•Subscriptiontothequarterly MainCourse magazine

•10%advertisingdiscount–MainCourse, Buyers Guide and Website

•Accesstofutureindustryprofessionalsthroughour ProStart® Program

•Marketingandsponsorshipopportunities

•Invitationtoevents

•Referrals

Why join the Nebraska Restaurant Association?

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Membership in the Nebraska Restaurant Association is a small investment with big rewards in the health of your business and the entire foodservice industry. As a member of the Association you will have a unified voice for representation of the industry in government, the strength of an exclusive group for money saving programs specific to foodservice, and the assistance of staff and consultants who are available to help your business prosper.

It pays to join! Dues are 75% tax deductible.

Restaurant MembershipRestaurant members represent table service, quick service, on–site foodservice, cafeterias and more. This also includes multi–unit restaurant companies.

Allied MembershipFor foodservice industry suppliers, distributors and consultants who supply goods and services to the industry.

There are great benefits as a result of membership! I’ve been able to establish excellent rapport with people in the hospitality industry and have learned much about trends in commercial food service. –Kelly Knudson, daVinci’s, Lincoln

Membership benefits equal financial benefits. The Association is a communication link for state & national issues pertaining to the hospitality industry.– Dean Rasmussen, Grandmother’s Restaurant