News Archives - 2005
12/20/2005
It’s becoming old news: Michigan restaurant sales taxes dip again in 3rd quarter of 2005
3 percent drop results in fourth straight quarter of lower revenues
12/19/2005
Michigan Restaurant Association Applauds Signature of New Entertainment Bill
...legislation designed to increase sales within liquor-licensed establishments as well as increase safety on the roads.
11/8/2005
Michigan Restaurant Association to Fight Increase in Liquor License Fees
...efforts to fight doubling liquor license fees...
10/12/2005
Two Top Restaurant Industry Leaders to Speak at 2005 Michigan Restaurant Show
10/7/2005
Restaurateurs: See the Best New Products at the 2005 Michigan Restaurant Show!
Oct. 18-19 show to feature new products and services for restaurateurs
9/30/2005
Restaurateurs: Don’t Miss the Michigan Restaurant Show!
Oct. 18-19 show to feature seminars on menus, wine, business practices and more from trusted industry experts
9/30/2005
Dine Out for America
Join Dine for America on October 5 and help the victims of the Gulf Coast
9/29/2005
MRA Applauds Post Labor Day Bill Signing
...signature of legislation that requires public K-12 schools to start after Labor Day
9/22/2005
Multilingual Food Safety and Sanitation Certification
Upcoming Michigan Restaurant Show to Feature Arabic, English and Spanish Exams
9/21/2005
ProStart Announces Scholarships
Educational Foundation Awards Scholarships to Three Michigan High School Students
9/16/2005
MI Restaurant Sales Dip in 2nd Quarter
2 percent drop results in 3rd straight quarter of lower revenues
9/8/2005
NRA EF Welcomes Five New Trustees
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) is honored to welcome five new Trustees to its Board for the 2005-2006 term.
9/6/2005
MRA Announces Big Insurance Dividend Returns
member restaurateurs participating in the association’s endorsed property and casualty insurance programs...receiving a substantial dividend return
9/2/2005
MRA Calls for Assistance to Hurricane Victims
Immediate options for helping out in the aftermath of Katrina recommended by the National Restaurant Association
8/9/2005
Restaurant Neighbor Award Winners
Michigan Restaurant Association Announces Winners Of Annual Philanthropy Awards
8/8/05
This Week in Lansing
Check out the latest restaurant industry news from Lansing and Washington DC Updated weekly when the Michigan Legislature is in session.
8/3/2005
Minimum Wage Divides Workers, Bosses, Politicians
Proponents of higher hourly pay in Michigan want the measure on the ballot in November '06
8/3/2005
Restaurateur fears minimum wage hike
Proposed $2 increase is unaffordable for him and would impact all hourly wages, Arby's owner says.
6/15/05
MRA Announces New Alcohol Server Training Program
ServSafe Alcohol approved and available
6/2/05
Michigan Restaurant Sales Taxes Dip
Dip in 1st Quarter, 136 Million collected, 3% drop from last year
5/19/2005
Detroit's Restaurant Tax Proposal
Detroit's mayor wants to be the first in the nation to tax fast food.
5/19/2005
Michigan Restaurant Association applauds signature of wine “re-corking” bill
Common sense “merlot-to-go” measure is now state law
5/17/2005
Supreme Court Declares Ban on Out-of-State Wine Shipments Unconstitutional
Wine lovers may buy directly from out-of-state vineyards, the Supreme Court ruled Monday, striking down laws banning a practice that has flourished because of the Internet and growing popularity of winery tours.
5/15/2005
Wine-to-go Bill on Granholm's Plate
When dining in Michigan restaurants, patrons can not only ask for a doggie bag, but soon they also may be able to take that bottle of merlot to go, too.
5/13/2005
Calling all applicants for the 2005 Restaurant Neighbor Award!
Applications and nominations are now being accepted.
5/11/2005
Calling for Restaurant Neighbor Award Applicants
Michigan Restaurant Association urges restaurants to apply for National Restaurant Association's 2005 Restaurant Neighbor Award.
5/9/2005
Detroit QSR Tax Proposal Debate
The mayor of Detroit has proposed a 2% additional tax on quickserve restaurant sales to mend the cities budget shortfall.
5/2/2005
Mother's Day
Mother's Day, celebrated this year on Sunday, May 8, is the busiest day of the year for restaurants in Michigan and across the country - with 38 percent of Americans celebrating the holiday.
4/14/2005
Restaurateurs offer public policy recommendations
On Wednesday, April 13, more than 100 restaurant owners and operators came to Lansing for the 2005 Michigan Restaurant Association (MRA) Capitol Day to discuss public policy issues affecting the industry with lawmakers and top agency officials.
4/11/2005
Bills Target very Drunk Drivers
Blood-alcohol of 0.2 would carry tough penalties
4/7/2005
Jim Eggl’s Gravity
From Birmingham Eccentric newspaper, a nice write-up
4/4/2005
4th Quarter Sales Tax
Michigan Department of Treasury sales tax data shows that Michigan restaurants and other foodservice establishments generated just under $10 billion in total taxable sales last year.
3/30/2005
New Board Members
Michigan Restaurant Association (MRA) President Mark Wibel announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Janet Sossi Belcoure, owner of Roma Café, and Ken Wasco, professional development specialist with Gordon Food Service.
3/26/2005
MRA wine "re-corking" bill UPDATE
The Michigan Restaurant Association (MRA) today applauded the Michigan Senate for its strong bipartisan vote in support of legislation which would allow restaurants to “re-cork” or re-seal partially-consumed bottles of wine for diners to carry out.
3/24/2005
MRA Applauds Senate Passage of Wine Re-corking Bill
Senate Bill 199, introduced by state Sen. Jud Gilbert (R-Algonac) with bi-partisan support, passed the Senate on an overwhelming vote of 36 to 1.
3/24/2005
Senate approves bill to let diners take home unfinished wine
The Detroit Free Press late edition ran a story by the Associated Press on our victory in the Senate
3/18/2005
'Iron' Troops Show Culinary Prowess
At the MRA, we often talk about how restaurateurs and their employees play critical roles in our economy and in our communities. We can all be proud of the people featured in this news article.
3/16/2005
ProStart Winners
Fruitport culinary team first in state.
3/9/2005
People Making News - Board Members
From the March 9 Detroit Free Press, Jerry Heck and Fred Moore are mentioned as new Board members.
2/23/2005
ProStart Competition
Culinary students from 19 Michigan secondary educational institutions will gather at the Dearborn Ritz-Carlton on March 14 and 15 for the fourth annual Michigan ProStart® Student Competition hosted by the MRA
2/10/2005
MRA Supports Wine Re-corking Bill
The MRA today announced its strong support for legislation which would allow restaurants to “re-cork” or re-seal partially-consumed bottles of wine for diners to carry home with them.
1/31/2005
MRA Elects two new Board Members
1/26/2005
Enormous Minimum Wage Hike Proposed
At a January 24 press conference in Lansing, Michigan Democrats and the bosses of Michigan’s big labor unions demanded an enormous increase in Michigan’s minimum wage.
1/25/2005
Minimum Wage Legislation
The minimum wage proposal would increase Michigan’s current $5.15 per hour starting wage to $7.15 per hour, well above both the current federal standard ($5.15) and that of our neighboring states.
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