Press Releases

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 2016
Governor Snyder signs Pro-Restaurant Licensing Reform - November 3, 2016

Michigan Restaurant Association Announces Annual Restaurant Show - October 5, 2016

Michigan legislature takes action to expand the use of Conditional Liquor Licenses - September 22, 2016

September is National Food Safety Month – Spotlights Foodborne Illness Detection and Protection - September 1, 2016

A thriving restaurant industry is leading Detroit’s resurgence - August 31, 2016

Michigan Restaurant Association Announces House of Representatives Primary Endorsements - July 11, 2016

Michigan Restaurant Association Endorses Restaurateurs In Primary Election - June 17, 2016

Michigan Restaurant Association Sponsors Flint Restaurant Week - May 13, 2016

Students From Michigan Place At The National ProStart Competition - May 4, 2016

Michigan Restaurant Association Names Four New Board Members - May 3, 2016

Michigan Restaurant Association Presents Industry Champion Awards - April 26, 2016

Students From Plymouth-Canton and Saginaw Triumph At Michigan ProStart Competition - March 28, 2016

High School Students Stir Up Excitement At Michigan ProStart Competition: 64 Teams To Compete March 20 & 21 in Lansing - March 9, 2016

Call For Press Passes - Request Credentials for Michigan ProStart Competition - March 8, 2016

Michigan Restaurant Industry Poised For Growth In 2016 - February 29, 2016

Robert O'Meara Joins the Michigan Restaurant Association As Vice President of Government Affairs - February 1, 2016

Jeff Lobdell Receives Award For Distinguished Service From The Michigan Restaurant Association - January 27, 2016




 2015
Michigan Restaurant Association Announces Justin Winslow as President and CEO - December 15, 2015

Michigan Restaurant Association Announces Legislators Of The Year Awards - November 18, 2015

Mary Boardway Joins The Michigan Restaurant Association as Vice President of Finance & Administration - November 11, 2015

Michigan Restaurant Association Announces First Ever Pizza Challenge Winner - October 21, 2015

Michigan Restaurant Association Announces Recipe Contest Winners - October 20, 2015

Brian DeBano Departs Michigan Restaurant Association: Justin Winslow to Serve as Interim President & CEO - October 15, 2015

Michigan Restaurant Association Announces Annual Restaurant Show - October 5, 2015

Michigan Restaurant Association Names New Board Members - July 30, 2015

Statement From The Michigan Restaurant Association On Final Passage of House Bill 4052 - June 17, 2015

Statement From The Michigan Restaurant Association Regarding The Press Conference On Eliminating The Tipped Minimum Wage - June 2, 2015

Michigan Restaurant Association Applauds Senate for Passing House Bill 4017 - May 19, 2015

Michigan Restaurant Association Names New Board Members - May 1, 2015

Michigan Restaurant Association Presents Industry Champion Awards - April 28, 2015

Students From Lenawee And Plymouth-Canton Triumph At Michigan ProStart Competition - March 25, 2015

Michigan Restaurant Association Applauds House Committee For Passing House Bill 4017 - March 18, 2015

High School Students Stir Up Excitement At Michigan ProStart® Competition 53 Teams to Compete March 22 & 23 in Lansing - 
March 12, 2015

Michigan Restaurant Association Supports House Bill 4017 Passport Pizza Owner Offers Testimony in Lansing - March 11, 2015

Call for Press Passes. Request Credentials for Michigan ProStart Competition - March 10, 2015

Michigan Restaurant Association Statement Regarding Fee Increases In Governor Snyder's Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget Proposal - February 11, 2015

Michigan Restaurant Association Statement Regarding Democrat Press Conference On Paid Leave Mandate - February 5, 2015

Grand Haven's Steve Loftis Receives Award For Distinguished Service From The Michigan Restaurant Association - February 3, 2015

Kalamazoo's Ken Miller Elected Chairman of the Michigan Restaurant Association Board of Directors - January 29, 2015