Legislative
Publications
The 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.
Quarterly Magazine
Each member receives our quarterly publication, MainCourse. This publication
updates you on local & national trends, government regulation, membership
news, events, food safety, and industry activities.
Member Services
Business Insurance
Farmers 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 Services
For 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 Programs
Nebraska Restaurant Association members can save up to 20% thru
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI). BMI collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers and music publishers and distributes them as royalties
to those members whose works have been performed.
Credit Card Processing & Payroll Services
Heartland 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 Opportunities
Taste of Nebraska
Enjoy 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 Meeting
Join us for lunch at the Governor’s Mansion in January for the Annual
Meeting of the Nebraska Restaurant Association.
Buyers Guide
The 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 & Certification
ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification
Nationally 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.
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.
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 Training
The ServSafe Starters training and assessment program is a complete
solution that delivers consistent food safety training to employees. ServSafe
Starters covers five key areas:
a Basic Food Safety
a Personal Hygiene
a Cross-contamination & Allergens
a Time & Temperature
a 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® Certification
The 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.
Nebraska Restaurant Association
1610 S 70th St., Suite 101, Lincoln, NE 68506
402.488.3999 | fax: 402.488.4014
www.nebraska–dining.org
dineout@windstream.net
Membership
Why join the Nebraska
Restaurant Association?
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 Membership
Restaurant members represent table service, quick service,
on–site foodservice, cafeterias and more. This also includes
multi–unit restaurant companies.
Allied Membership
For foodservice industry suppliers, distributors and consultants
who supply goods and services to the industry.
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
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
2009 Nebraska ProStart® Competition Dishes
Restaurant Membership
Allied 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.
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
• Dual Membership with the National Restaurant Association
• FREE admission to the National Restaurant Association
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• Farmers Insurance Group 5% premium discount
• Subscription to the quarterly MainCourse magazine
• 50% off all National Restaurant Association publications
• Information Resource Center
• Expert legal consultation – including 15 FREE minutes
• Nebraska.Statepaper.com preferred member pricing
• Up to 20% off music licensing discount programs
• Fishbowl E–Marketing program preferred member pricing
• FREE pdf of National Restaurant Association Industry Forecast
• FREE Webinar Series
• HCareers Job Bank
Benefits
• FREE membership database list in excel format
• FREE listing in the printed and online Buyers Guide
• FREE listing on association website:
www.nebraska–dining.org
• Subscription to the quarterly MainCourse magazine
• 10% advertising discount – MainCourse, Buyers Guide
and Website
• Access to future industry professionals through our
ProStart® Program
• Marketing and sponsorship opportunities
• Invitation to events
• Referrals