At Your Service and Buyers Guide, Spring 2014

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Official Magazine of North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association

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THANK YOU NCRLA thanks its 2014 Corporate Partners

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Letter from the Chair and the President NCRLA Chair Joel Griffin and President/CEO Lynn Minges

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A la Carte A sampler of hospitality-related news stories

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Welcome New Members NCRLA welcomes several new members from across North Carolina

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Upcoming Events Network with North Carolina’s hospitality industry leaders at one of NCRLA’s upcoming events

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ProStart News Students stir up excitement at the N.C. ProStart Invitational

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Food Safety News Getting a handle on required Employee Health Policies

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A Time to Celebrate North Carolina’s hospitality industry honors its best and brightest at Taste

NCRLA Executive Board of Directors Joel Griffin, Chair Griffin Stafford Hospitality Jimmy Sizemore, Chair-Elect JP Steakhouse, LLC Randy Kolls, Treasurer Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Lance Trenary, Secretary Golden Corral Corporate Brad Hurley, Immediate Past Chair 42nd Street Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill Vinay Patel Travel & Tourism Board Representative AH&LA Representative SREE Hotels, LLC Billy Sewell NRA Representative Platinum Corral, LLC Lynn D. Minges President and CEO NCRLA

On the Cover: Former NRA Chair Jim Peterson of JP Steakhouse, Van Eure of The Angus Barn, daughter of former NRA Chair Thad Eure Jr., and 2014 NRA Chair Ken Conrad of Libby Hill Seafood

Frank Gray General Counsel and Lobbyist Jordan Price Wall Gray Jones & Carlton, PLLC

letter from the chair and CEO Rising through the ranks to leadership With spring upon us, we at NCRLA look forward to the tremendous opportunities to advance the interests of North Carolina’s hospitality industry. This year, we are incredibly excited to have one of our own, Ken Conrad of Libby Hill Seafood, in the chairman’s seat of the National Restaurant Association. Ken has been a fully engaged member of both NCRLA and the NRA for many years, and he assumes the chairmanship at a time when our industry is under many reputational attacks. Ken’s success also helps confirm that the hospitality industry is one of endless opportunities for hard working people from across the state, and from all socio-economic and educational backgrounds. Like many in our industry, he rose through the ranks, beginning his career as a dishwasher in his parents’ restaurant. We look forward to his leadership in this pivotal year.

As you may know, Ken joins three others from North Carolina who have served as chair of the National Restaurant Association. They are the late Thad Eure Jr. of The Angus Barn, Jim Peterson of JP Steakhouse and Ted Fowler of Golden Corral. NCRLA honored these leaders with a contribution to the N.C. Hospitality Education Foundation during the recent Taste of North Carolina and Stars of the Industry Award Ceremony, which took place at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center on Feb. 3. You can see photos from this special evening in this edition.

With this edition of At Your Service, we are pleased to offer our first ever Buyer’s Guide.

This guide will showcase the offerings of our diverse selection of Allied Members. From workers comp insurance to beverage products, if your hospitality needs it, it’s in our Buyer’s Guide.

Joel Griffin

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Lynn D. Minges

At Your Service Volume 3, Issue 1 An official publication of the N.C. Restaurant & Lodging Association© OUR STAFF President & CEO Lynn D. Minges Chief Operating Officer Alyssa Barkley, IOM Membership Coordinator/ Office Manager Kristin Worrell Marketing & Communications Manager Karen A. Mann Education Programs Manager Ranita Bullock General Counsel & Lobbyist Frank Gray Printer Chamblee Graphics, Inc. Graphics and Design Paige Happel Friddle Creative Concepts & Solutions, (336) 908-0966 or paige-css@triad.rr.com BUSINESS OFFICE 6036 Six Forks Road Raleigh, N.C. 27609 Phone: (919) 844-0098 Toll free: (800) 582-8750 Fax: (919) 844-0190 For advertising and sponsorship inquiries, contact Marketing & Communications Manager Karen A. Mann at kmann@ncrla.org, (919) 747-2205 or (800) 582-8750

ProStart news

By Ranita Bullock

Students Stir Up Excitement at the N.C. ProStart Invitational Teams participating in the culinary competition demonstrate their creative abilities through the prepartion of a three-course meal in 60 minutes using only two butane burners.

On March 24, 18 student ProStart teams from 12 cities across North Carolina will meet at the Durham Convention Center for the first annual N.C. ProStart Invitational. The invitational will include culinary and management competitions, and is designed to showcase the skills of the next generation of North Carolina hospitality professionals.

“We are very excited to host our first in-state ProStart competition in North Carolina,” said Alyssa Barkley, executive director of the N.C. Hospitality Education Foundation and COO of NCRLA. NC HEF is the organizer and prime sponsor of the N.C. ProStart Invitational.

“In bringing the competition to our home state, we are building stronger industry support and bringing public awareness to this amazing workforce development program. This competition gives students the opportunity to bring to life the culinary and management skills they have gained through the ProStart program.

The competing students have spent countless hours throughout the academic year preparing with the help of their educators and industry mentors, and we are eager for the competition day to arrive.”

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Teams in the management event will demonstrate their knowledge of the industry by developing a restaurant proposal, delivering a verbal presentation and applying critical thinking skills to challenges managers face in day-to-day operations. Teams participating in the culinary competition demonstrate their creative abilities through the preparation of a three-course meal in 60 minutes using only two butane burners in addition to exhibiting knife skills and poultry fabrication. The performance of teams in both the management and culinary events is observed and rated by 30 judges from leading colleges and universities and industry professionals.

The winning team from each competition will be sent to Minneapolis, Minn., from May 3-5 to compete against 43 other teams across the country at the 13th annual National ProStart Invitational, hosted by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. Winning teams at the N.C. ProStart Invitational will also earn scholarships to post-secondary colleges and universities.

The N.C. ProStart Invitational needs your help to be a success. The invitational is free, and the public is invited to come cheer on the teams. If you

would like to participate in planned meals and the awards reception, please register by March 3 at www. ncrla.org/prostart. The N.C. ProStart Invitational is sponsored by NC HEF, Golden Corral, US Foods, Ecolab, Sysco, Griffin Stafford Hospitality, Pinehurst Resort, The Art Institute, Johnson & Wales University, LongHorn Steakhouse, HRB Universal, Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, Angus Barn, New Town Bistro & Bar, Harpers Restaurant Group, and The Ballantyne Hotel.

If you are interested in being a sponsor, contact Ranita Bullock at (919) 844-0098 ext. 017 or rbullock@ ncrla.org and for full competition, details visit www.ncrla.org/prostart. z

ProStart student compete in the culinary section of the 2012 Carolinas ProStart Invitational in Charleston, S.C. This is the first year that North Carolina will have its own ProStart Invitational.

N.C. ProStart Invitational – Tentative Agenda

Durham Convention Center, 301 West Morgan Street, Durham, N.C. 27701 Monday, March 24 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.

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Registration Opening Ceremony Culinary Competition Management Competition Lunch Management Competition Feedback Awards Reception

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Food Safety News

Getting a Handle on Required Employee Health Policies

By Alyssa Barkley

COMMUNICATING TO EMPLOYEES THE DANGERS OF WORKING WHILE SICK

When North Carolina adopted the 2009 version of the FDA food code, along came some completely new regulations to our state.

One of these requirements, the Employee Health Policy requirement, found in Section 2-2 of the code, (http://ow.lytS9L7 ), brings both benefits and challenges to a foodservice operation. The requirement allows foodservice operators to take an active approach to protecting workers, businesses and the public. Unfortunately, when an employee is ill and must be excluded from work, re-staffing a shift or several shifts can be a challenge. Operators may also find themselves making tough calls enforcing the policy with employees who feel that they cannot miss a shift because they need to work.

Foodservice operators need to adequately communicate to their employees the dangers of working while sick, the expectations of the policy, and the consequences of violating the policy.

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Vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, a lesion containing puss or a boil (on hands, wrists, arms and any part of the body – especially if not appropriately bandaged or covered)

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There are other reportable requirements in the code regarding this policy, such as creating plans to reassign the infected worker to non-food-handling duties or complete exclusion until illness passes.

Also, as part of this requirement, foodservice operators must institute an Employee Health Policy Agreement. This document should outline all the symptoms, illnesses and plan for duty reassignment or exclusion from work. You can download the FDA version of the agreement that is the standard accepted by health inspectors by visiting this page on NCRLA’s website: http://www.ncrla.org/ displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=240.

Review this document with each worker and have them sign and date it when they are hired. Keep a folder containing all employee forms. This allows you to quickly and easily provide the all employee forms to health inspectors as needed. The template NCRLA is providing also breaks down the illnesses that need to be reported and the problems they can cause your operation, other staff and customers.

By providing this document to your employees and making sure they understand the consequences of working while sick, you are not only protecting (continued on page 13)

BUYERSGUIDE2014

BuyerSGuide2014 Apparel

Alsco-Raleigh

Educational

Carolina Food Safety Hospitality Education Services HRB Universal Secure the Score

Entertainment

BMI Stone Theatres Management

Equipment & Supplies

Airgas National Welders Alsco-Charlotte Alsco-Durham Alsco-Kinston Authorized Commercial Equipment Service Auto-Chlor System C.E. Holt Refrigeration, Inc. Carolina Cutlery, Inc. E & S Marketing Solutions, LLC Electrolux Five Star Associates, Inc. Frigi-Temp Temperature Solutions Industrial Steam Cleaning,a Grease Lock Company Interstate Cash Register Company Inc. Jacobi-Lewis Company Michael and Son Services of NC Murray Supply Co. National Hospitality Supply Orrell’s Food Service, Inc. Pate Dawson Company Patrice and Associates Piedmont Natural Gas Qualified Builders, Inc. Quality Linen Service Restaurant Technologies, Inc. Salisbury & Moore Construction Staples Business Advantage Tarheel Linen Service, Inc. The Seals Thermo King of Raleigh Thompson & Little Inc. Restaurant Supplies and Equipment Turner Asphalt, Inc. Venture Construction Company VGM Client Rewards WB Brawley Company Zackery Michael Commercial Construction

Food & Beverage

Biltmore Estate Wine Company Butterball Foodservice Carolina Distillery

Carolina Packers Inc. Carolina Premium Deli Provisions Chandler Foods, Inc. Coca Cola Bottling Company Consolidated Covington Spirits, LLC Dr. Pepper Fresh Point FullSteam Brewery Garland Truffles, Inc. Harris Incorporated Harris-Robinette, Inc. Lakeside Mills, Inc. Larry’s Sausage Company, Inc. Lowcountry Shellfish MBM Corporation McClancy Seasoning, Co. Mother Earth Brewing Mutual Distributing Company Neomonde Baking Company Pepsi Bottling Ventures Performance Food Service - IFH Raleigh Brewing Company Royal Cup Coffee-Charlotte Royal Cup Coffee-Raleigh Royal Cup Coffee-Wilmington S & D Coffee, Inc. Shelton Vineyards Shuler Meats Southern Wine & Spirits Sysco Food Service Of Raleigh, Inc Sysco Food Services of Charlotte Tryon Distributing Co. US Foods - Fort Mill US Foods - Raleigh

Maintenance, Repairs & Service

Adam’s 919 Plumbing CRC Dari Disaster Mitigation and Restoration Division Roto-Rooter Services Company

Marketing, Promotions & Public Relations

Atlantic Creative Communications Fishbowl, Inc. Food News Media Gephart Marketing Solutions, LLC Gilbert Foodservice, Inc. hCard Discounts LoloSmart, LLC NC Department Of Agriculture NC Egg Association NC Pork Council Inc. NC Sweet Potato Commission Paramount Marketing Group

Professional Services

AAP ARF Financial Business Insurers of the Carolinas Carolina Profiles Chris Burgin Designs LLC Consolidated Planning, Inc. Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog, LLP Design Food Group Economy Exterminators, Inc. FHM Insurance Company First Casualty Insurance Group, Inc. Flex-Pay Business Services Harford Mutual Hcareers Heartland Payment Systems Integrated Pest Management Inc. Jack in the Box-Franchise Development Jones Insurance Agency Jordan, Price, Wall, Gray. Jones & Carlton Kimball & Company Restaurant Srvc.

Kotis Properties, Inc. Littler Mendelson Mass Mutual Financial Group National Restaurant Properties - Asheville National Restaurant Properties - Charlotte (Main) National Restaurant Properties - Greensboro National Restaurant Properties - Raleigh National Restaurant Properties - Wilmington Northwin Agency, LLC OnDeck Small Business Loans Orkin Commercial Pest Control Charlotte Orkin Commercial Pest Control Raleigh Party Reflections Perkins, Lund, Collar & Assoc. PLLC PFS Sales Company Pharos Hospitality PlotWatt RetailFirst Insurance Group SFI Group, Inc. SIA Group Stancil & Co. STR The Insurance Service Center Time Warner Cable Twin City Insurance

Systems, Technology & Telecommunications

American Express Broadline Cable Bulk TV & Internet Captive Aire Systems Earthlink Business Intelligent Technologies, Inc. POS Technology, Inc. z

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BuyerSGuide2014 AAP Rick Day Payroll services, Time recorders 148 Wind Chime Court Raleigh, NC 27615 919-845-7055 www.aappayroll.com

Alsco-Raleigh Freddy Morton Uniforms 3301 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, NC 27607 919-828-7491 www.alsco.com

Adam’s 919 Plumbing Troy Townsend Plumbing 3305 Durham Drive Raleigh, NC 27603 919-758-6246 www.adams919plumbing.com

American Express Kenneth Ubinas Credit cards, Financial Services, Point of sale systems 200 Vesey Street New York, NY 10285 888-588-0960 www.americanexpress.com/merchant

Airgas National Welders Michael Turner Restaurant equipment/Supplies/Services 3101 Stafford Drive Charlotte, NC 28208 704-930-2129 www.nwsco.com Alsco-Charlotte Drew Hall Restaurant equipment/Supplies/Services 4700 Dwight Evans Road Charlotte, NC 28217 704-586-1707 www.alsco.com Alsco-Durham Drew Hall Restaurant equipment/Supplies/Services 1720 E Lawson Street Durham, NC 27702 919-596-2186 www.alsco.com Alsco-Kinston Drew Hall Restaurant equipment/Supplies/Services 717 Summit Avenue Kinston, NC 28501 252-523-3191 www.alsco.com

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ARF Financial Karin Silverthorn Consultants/Financial, Financial Services 11240 Centway Park Drive, Unit 101 Raleigh, NC 27617 866-200-6709 www.arffinancial.com/karin Atlantic Creative Communications Russ Reynolds Local store marketing, Marketing & Consulting, Music, Music on hold, TV/Video production 174 Mine Lake Court Raleigh, NC 27615 919-832-2220 www.accav.com Authorized Commercial Equipment Service Shannon Sykes Equipment sales & Repair, Foodservice equipment/ Supplies, Restaurant equipment/Supplies/Services 1020 Tuckaseegee Rd. Charlotte, NC 28208 704-377-4501 www.authorizedinc.com Auto-Chlor System James Hill Dish-washing equipment/Supplies, Hotel equipment/ Supplies, Sanitation/Janitorial Supplies 3201 Wellington Ct. Suite 101 Raleigh, NC 27615 919-872-1933 www.autochlor.com

BuyerSGuide2014 Biltmore Estate Wine Company Chris Barnett Beverage (alcoholic) One North Pack Square Asheville, NC 28801 828-225-6768 www.biltmore.com BMI Josh Lagersen Music licensing 10 Music Square East Nashville, TN 37203 615-401-2877 www.bmi.com Broadline Cable Michael Lopez CCTV camera systems, Computer Hardware/ Software/Consulting, Security Systems, Telecommunications 804 Clanton Road Suite E Charlotte, NC 28217 704-780-1069 www.shopbroadline.com

C.E. Holt Refrigeration, Inc. Howard Price Equipment sales & Repair, Foodservice equipment/ Supplies, Heating/Air Conditioning, Restaurant equipment/Supplies/Services 3316 Gibbon Rd. Charlotte, NC 28269 704-333-8489 www.ceholt.com Captive Aire Systems Robert Luddy Exhaust systems 4641 Paragon Park Road Raleigh, NC 27616 919-882-2410 www.captiveair.com Carolina Cutlery, Inc. Joseph Povinelli Foodservice equipment/Supplies 10920 Southern Loop. Blvd.

Pineville, NC 28241 704-504-3955 www.carolinacutlery.com

Bulk TV & Internet Emily Bradshaw Technology 8537 Six Forks Road Raleigh, NC 27615 919-792-1480 www.bulktv.com

Carolina Distillery Keith Nordan Beverage (alcoholic) 1001 West Ave Lenoir, NC 28645 828-499-3095 www.carolinadistillery.com

Business Insurers of the Carolinas Jarred Chappell Insurance 800 Eastowne Drive Suite 208 Chapel Hill, NC 27514 919-968-4611 www.business-insurers.com

Carolina Food Safety Hope McIntosh Training 130 Creekside Drive Mount Holly, NC 28120 704-737-8901 www.carolinafoodsafety.com

Butterball Foodservice Richie Jenkins Food brokers, Food processing & Marketing, Food products/Distributors One Butterball Lane Garner, NC 27529 919-255-7943 www.butterballfoodservice.com

Carolina Packers Inc. Jimmy Butler Food processing & Marketing, Food products/ Distributors, Frozen foods PO Box 1109 Smithfield, NC 27577 919-934-2181 www.carolinapackers.com

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BuyerSGuide2014 Carolina Premium Deli Provisions Le Roux Pelser Food products/Distributors 8041 Arrowridge Blvd - F Charlotte, NC 28273 216-224-6254 Carolina Profiles Bryan Summers Background Checks, Human Resources, Training PO Box 422 Blowing Rock, NC 28605 828-295-0091 www.carolinaprofiles.com Chandler Foods, Inc. Jeff Chandler Food products/Distributors 2727 Immanuel Road Greensboro, NC 27407 336-299-1934 www.chandlerfoodsinc.com Chris Burgin Designs LLC Chris Burgin Interior Designs/Furniture/Restaurants & Lodging 710 Market Street #20 Chapel Hill, NC 27516 919-999-4111 www.burgindesigns.com Coca Cola Bottling Company Consolidated Melissa Blalock Beverage (non-alcoholic), Beverage dispensing equipment 4100 Coca Cola Plaza Charlotte, NC 28211 704-557-4634 www.cokeconsolidated.com Consolidated Planning, Inc. Shelley Walsh Financial Services 4201 Congress St #295 Charlotte, NC 28209 704-770-1931 www.cplanning.com

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Covington Spirits, LLC John W. Kimber Beverage (alcoholic) 3647 Edgemont Drive Raleigh, NC 27612 919-697-5352 www.covingtonvodka.com Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog, LLP Dan M Hartzog Legal services 5420 Wade Park Boulevard, Suite 300 Raleigh, NC 28607 919-863-8705 www.cshlaw.com CRC Chad Price Water & Fire Damage Restoration 2410 Reliance Ave. Apex, NC 27539 919-467-5517 www.callcrc.com Dari Disaster Mitigation and Restoration Division Chris McGee Water & Fire Damage Restoration 4716 Hilltop Road Greensboro, NC 27407 336-510-4052 www.dhgriffin.com Design Food Group Douglas Pearce Consultants/Foodservice 101 Northway Ct Raleigh, NC 27615 919-846-9488 www.designfoodgroup.com Dr. Pepper Kenny Edwards Beverage (non-alcoholic) 1090 Meadowlands Drive Winston Salem, NC 27107 336-869-4051

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BuyerSGuide2014 E & S Marketing Solutions, LLC Jeff Grun Foodservice equipment/Supplies 445 Clarkson Green Place Charlotte, NC 28202 704-451-8310 www.eandsmarketing.net

Fishbowl, Inc. Joe Gabriel Marketing & Consulting 44 Canal Center Plaza Alexandria, VA 22314 1-800-836-1818 www.fishbowl.com

Earthlink Business Molly Stafford Information services, Technology, Telecommunications, Utilities 3301 Benson Drive, Ste 200 Raleigh, NC 27609 919-277-7115

Five Star Associates, Inc. Linda Perdue Furniture 2830 Montclair Road Winston Salem, NC 27106 336-723-7637

Economy Exterminators, Inc. Hubert King Pest control 2160 N Salem St Apex, NC 27523 919-362-1000 www.economyexterminators.com Electrolux Angelo Grillas Equipment sales & Repair 10200 David Taylor Drive Charlotte, NC 28262 980-236-4209 www.electrolux.com/professional FHM Insurance Company Jack Lemine Insurance 4601 Touchton Road East Ste 3150 Jacksonville, FL 32246 904-724-9890 www.fhmic.com First Casualty Insurance Group, Inc. Gary Kunce Insurance 190-A Turner Street Southern Pines, NC 28387 800-352-3416 www.FCIGNC.com

Flex-Pay Business Services Elizabeth Honeycutt Payroll services 711 Coliseum Plaza Court Winston-Salem, NC 27106 336-245-2274 www.flex-pay.com Food News Media Amber Dobsovic Marketing & Consulting, Publications 101 Europa Drive Suite 150 Chapel Hill, NC 27517 919-489-1916 www.fsrmagazine.com Fresh Point Matt Tunnell Food Delivery Service, Produce 203 Trans Air Dr Morrisville, NC 27560 919-459-6690 www.freshpoint.com Frigi-Temp Temperature Solutions Alan Collins Equipment sales & Repair, Foodservice equipment/ Supplies, Heating/Air Conditioning, Refrigerator equipment/Supplies, Restaurant equipment/ Supplies/Services 5628 Old Pearce Road Wake Forest, NC 27587 919-569-0103 www.frigitemp.com

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BuyerSGuide2014 FullSteam Brewery Sean Lilly Wilson Beverage (alcoholic) 726 Rigsbee Avenue Durham, NC 27701 919-225-4982 www.fullsteam.ag

Harris-Robinette, Inc. Patrick Robinette Food products/Distributors PO Box 212 Micro, NC 27555 252-813-5794 www.harrisrobinette.com

Garland Truffles, Inc. Betty Garland Food products/Distributors, Frozen foods 3020 Ode Turner Rd. Hillsborough, NC 27278 919-732-3041 www.garlandtruffles.com

hCard Discounts Sandra Burnett Advertising, Advertising Mobile 2231-111 E Millbrook Rd Raleigh, NC 27604 919-217-2423 www.ThehCard.com

Gephart Marketing Solutions, LLC David Gephart Marketing & Consulting, Printing, Uniforms 1401 Poplar Lane, Suite 7000 Hillsborough, NC 27278 919.732.6464 www.gephartmarketing.com

Hcareers Employee recruiting 400-4789 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 0A3 303-562-0148 800-832-3738x0148 www.hcareers.com

Gilbert Foodservice, Inc. Al McGarity Marketing & Consulting 4005 Stuart Andrew Blvd.

Charlotte, NC 28217 704-529-1800 www.gilbertfoods.com

Heartland Payment Systems Tammy Rigdon Cash registers/ Supplies, Credit cards, Payroll services 90 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 8542 316-425-2537 www.heartlandpaymentsystems.com

Harford Mutual Insurance 200 North Main Street Bel Air, MD 21014 443-640-2317 www.harfordmutual.com Harris Incorporated Joseph Harris, Jr. Beverage (alcoholic), Beverage (non-alcoholic) 3505 Hillsborough Rd. Durham, NC 27705 919-383-8555 x222 www.harrisbud.com

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Hospitality Education Services Sandy Cooke Educational materials/Books/Supplies 2618-A Battleground Ave #106 Charlotte, NC 27408 704-574-8112 276-613-3334 www.raise-the-grade.com HRB Universal Brad Peters Background Checks, Consultants/Financial, Employee recruiting 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Drive Birmingham, AL 35242 205-924-3399 www.hrbuni.com

BuyerSGuide2014 Industrial Steam Cleaning,a Grease Lock Company Eric Dyer Grease Lock Filter Installation, Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning, Kitchen Exhaust Hood Filter Exchange 5317 Marshall Air Drive Charlotte, NC 28217 980-207-4574 www.greasebusters.com Integrated Pest Management Inc. Beth Faulkner Pest control 6700 Neatherlands Dr Ste F Wilmington, NC 28405 800-747-5383 www.ipmservicesinc.com Intelligent Technologies, Inc. Jennifer Weathersby Computer Hardware/ Software/Consulting, Consultants/Financial, Information services, Technology 12-C Oak Branch Drive Greensboro, NC 27407 336-315-3935 www.inteltech.com Interstate Cash Register Company Inc. Doug Walker Cash registers/ Supplies, CCTV camera systems, Point of sale systems 430 N. First Ave. Knightdale, NC 27545 919-266-8181 www.interstatecashregister.com Jack in the Box-Franchise Development Jean Cornett-Hervey Franchise Development 9330 Balboa Ave San Diego, CA 92123 858-571-4091 www.jackintheboxinc.com

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Jacobi-Lewis Company Greg Lewis Bar equipment/ Supplies, Beverage dispensing equipment, Dish-washing equipment/Supplies, Foodservice equipment/Supplies, Hotel equipment/ Supplies, Interior Designs/Furniture/Restaurants & Lodging, Paper products, Refrigerator equipment/ Supplies, Restaurant design, Restaurant equipment/ Supplies/Services, Sanitation/Janitorial Supplies, Table linens and decorations 622 South Front Street Wilmington, NC 28401 910-763-6201 800-763-2433 www.jacobi-lewis.com Jones Insurance Agency Chad Price Insurance 820 Benson Rd Garner, NC 27529 919-772-0233 www.jones-insurance.com Jordan, Price, Wall, Gray. Jones & Carlton Frank Gray Legal services 1951 Clark Avenue Raleigh, NC 27605 919-831-4464 www.jordanprice.com Kimball & Company Restaurant Srvc.

Jack Kimball Real estate 207 Fayetteville St. Raleigh, NC 27601 919-782-1110 www.kimballandcompany.com Kotis Properties, Inc. William “Marty” Kotis III Real estate 1410 Mill Street, Suite 102 Greensboro, NC 27408 336-574-2000 www.kotis.org

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BuyerSGuide2014 Lakeside Mills, Inc. Kim King Food products/Distributors P.O. Box 230 Rutherfordton, NC 28139 828-286-4866 www.lakesidemills.com

MBM Corporation James Watson Food products/Distributors P.O. Box 800 Rocky Mount, NC 27802 252-450-4114 www.mbmcareers.com

Larry’s Sausage Company, Inc. Sheila Abe Food brokers, Frozen foods P. O. Box 4 Fayetteville, NC 28302 888-267-3330 rettap@foodsaleseast.com

McClancy Seasoning, Co. Reid Wilkerson Beverage (non-alcoholic), Food products/ Distributors One Spice Road Fort Mill, SC 29715 803-548-2366 www.mcclancy.com

Littler Mendelson Jacob John Modla Legal services Bank of America Corporate Center Charlotte, NC 28202 704-972-7047 www.littler.com LoloSmart, LLC Michael Derard Marketing & Consulting, Point of sale systems 6135 S. Park Dr Ste 510 Charlotte, NC 28210 855-545-5656 www.lolosmart.com Lowcountry Shellfish Paul Filo Food products/Distributors 7195 Bryhawke Circle Charleston, SC 29418 843-767-9600 800.999.2503 www.ipswichshellfish.com Mass Mutual Financial Group Domenica Santoro Consultants/Financial, Financial Services, Insurance 401 Harrison Oaks Blvd Suite 320 Cary, NC 27513 919-655-1920 www.massmutual.com

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Michael and Son Services of NC Joseph Oliveira Equipment sales & Repair, Heating/Air Conditioning, Lighting/Power, Plumbing, Restaurant equipment/ Supplies/Services 4001 Atlantic Ave Raleigh, NC 27604 919-985-5844 www.michaelandsonraleigh.com Mother Earth Brewing Trent Mooring Beverage (alcoholic) 311 N Heritage Street Kinston, NC 28501 252-208-2517 www.motherearthbrewing.com Murray Supply Co. Melissa Furches Plumbing, Water/Water equipment 102 W. Third Street #810 Winston-Salem, NC 27101 336-546-1776 www.murraysupply.com Mutual Distributing Company Woody Joyner Beverage (alcoholic), Beverage (non-alcoholic), Food products/Distributors 2233 Capital Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27604 919-828-3842 www.mutualdistributing.com

BuyerSGuide2014 National Hospitality Supply Michael Hans Bar equipment/ Supplies, Beverage dispensing equipment, Cash registers/ Supplies, Ceiling / Wall Cleaning Services, Cleaning/Sanitation Services, Dish-washing equipment/Supplies, Foodservice equipment/Supplies, Furniture, Hotel equipment/ Supplies, Paper products, Party Supplies, Refrigerator equipment/Supplies, Restaurant equipment/Supplies/Services, Safes & Vaults, Sanitation, Sanitation/Janitorial Supplies, Signs, Table linens and decorations, Time recorders, Window Treatments (blinds, shades...)

10660 N. Executive Ct. Mequon, WI 53092 800-526-8224 www.nathosp.com National Restaurant Properties - Asheville Jeff Eatherly Business brokers, Real estate 16 Arlington St Asheville, NC 28801 828-225-4801 www.restaurantstores.com National Restaurant Properties - Charlotte (Main) Robert (Bob) D. Dowdy Business brokers, Real estate 4425 Randolph Road Suite 300 Charlotte, NC 28211 704-365-9774 www.restaurantstore.com National Restaurant Properties - Greensboro Rick Knight Business brokers, Real estate 4140 Clemmons Rd, #305 Clemmons, NC 27012 336-202-2474 www.restaurantstores.com National Restaurant Properties - Raleigh Neal DePersia Business brokers, Real estate 201 W Chatham St, Ste 210 Cary, NC 27511 919-460-0100 www.restaurantstores.com

National Restaurant Properties - Wilmington Robert Northrup Business brokers, Real estate 904 S. College Rd Wilmington, NC 28403 910-616-4900 www.restaurantstores.com NC Department Of Agriculture Tim Parrish Marketing & Consulting 2 West Edenton St. Raleigh, NC 27699 919-733-7912 www.goodnessgrows.org NC Egg Association Jan Kelly Marketing & Consulting 1939 High House Rd # 102 Cary, NC 27519 919-319-1195 www.ncegg.org NC Pork Council Inc. Deborah Johnson Information services 2300 Rexwoods Drive Raleigh, NC 27607 919-781-0361 www.ncpork.org NC Sweet Potato Commission Sue Johnson Langdon Educational materials/Books/Supplies 700 E. Parrish Dr. Suite C Benson, NC 27504 919-894-1067 www.ncsweetsue@aol.com Neomonde Baking Company DeGaulle Saleh Bakery products 10235 Chapel Hill Rd. Morrisville, NC 27560 919-469-8009 www.neomonde.com

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BuyerSGuide2014 Northwin Agency, LLC Nicholas Pineda Insurance One International Blvd.

Mahwah, NJ 07495 201-661-2462 www.northwinagency.com OnDeck Small Business Loans Kira Bjornstad Financial Services 1400 Broadway, 25th Floor New York, NY 10018 646-412-6471 www.ondeckcapital.com Orkin Commercial Pest Control Charlotte Tom Cox Pest control 10430 - B Harris Oaks Blvd Charlotte, NC 28269 704-599-0032 www.orkin.com Orkin Commercial Pest Control Raleigh Phil Harris Pest control 2609 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 115 Raleigh, NC 27604 919-834-6329 www.orkin.com Orrell’s Food Service, Inc. Pam Myers Bakery products, Bar equipment/ Supplies, Beverage (non-alcoholic), Beverage dispensing equipment, Cleaning/Sanitation Services, Coffee/ Tea, Dairy products, Dish-washing equipment/ Supplies, Food products/Distributors, Frozen foods, Hotel equipment/Supplies, Paper products, Party Supplies, Produce, Refrigerator equipment/Supplies, Restaurant equipment/Supplies/Services, Sanitation/ Janitorial Supplies, Table linens and decorations 9827 So. NC Hwy 150 Linwood, NC 27299 336-752-2114 X108 www.orrellsfoodservice.com

Paramount Marketing Group Johnny Smith Advertising, Consultants/Foodservice, Food processing & Marketing, Local store marketing, Marketing & Consulting 11020-C Bailey Road Cornelius, NC 28031 704-439-2520 855-764-9467 www.paramount-mg.com Party Reflections Thad Williamson Event and Party Rentals, Party Supplies, Table linens and decorations, Tent rentals 2828 Industrial Drive Raleigh, NC 27609-7816 919-354-2595 www.partyreflections.com Pate Dawson Company Karen Baker Beverage dispensing equipment, Dairy products, Food Delivery Service, Food products/Distributors 402 Commerce Ct. Goldsboro, NC 27532 919-778-3000 x210 www.pdco.com Patrice and Associates Thomas J Stevens, II Employee recruiting, Human Resources 4381 Brentwood Drive South Boston, VA 24592 919-659-9710 www.patricecareers.com/tstevens Pepsi Bottling Ventures Randy Laster Beverage (non-alcoholic) 3435 Myer-Lee Drive Winston Salem, NC 27101 800-642-0635 www.pepsi.com

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BuyerSGuide2014 Performance Food Service - IFH Eric Shoemaker Bakery products, Bar equipment/ Supplies, Beverage (non-alcoholic), Coffee/Tea, Dairy products, Food brokers, Food Cost Repair, Food Delivery Service, Food processing & Marketing, Food products/Distributors, Foodservice equipment/Supplies, Frozen foods, Produce, Seafood 543 12TH St. Drive NW Hickory, NC 28603 828-725-6201 www.performancefoodservice.com Perkins, Lund, Collar & Assoc. PLLC Michael Perkins Accounting 2607 Oberlin Rd. Ste. 104 Raleigh, NC 27608 919-781-1721 www.plccpa.com PFS Sales Company Thad Ellington Paper products, Sanitation/Janitorial Supplies P.O. Box 33255 Raleigh, NC 27636 919-829-1116X208 www.pfssales.com

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PlotWatt Roger Kenney Energy conservation/Consulting, Technology 807 E. Main St Durham, NC 27701 919-215-6292 www.plotwatt.com POS Technology, Inc. Lou Collie Cash registers/ Supplies, Computer Hardware/ Software/Consulting, Credit cards, Point of sale systems 991 Aviation Parkway, Suite 200 Morrisville, NC 27560 919-467-7424 www.postechnologyinc.com Qualified Builders, Inc. Dawn Marsh Construction, Interior Designs/Furniture/ Restaurants & Lodging, Restaurant Contractor 8801 Fast Park Dr, Ste 215 Raleigh, NC 27617 919-784-9280 www.qualifiedbuildersinc.com

Pharos Hospitality Adam Zembruski Real estate 320 S Tryon Street Suite 202 Charlotte, NC 28202 704-333-1818 www.pharoshospitality.com

Quality Linen Service Danny Glenn Hotel equipment/Supplies, Party Supplies, Restaurant equipment/Supplies/Services, Sanitation/Janitorial Supplies, Table linens and decorations, Uniforms 110 3rd Street NE Hildebran, NC 28637 828-397-3875 www.kleentechinc.com

Piedmont Natural Gas Tony Santoro Utilities 2611 Greengate Drive Greensboro, NC 27406 336-271-5071 www.piedmontng.com

Raleigh Brewing Company Kristie Nystedt Beverage (alcoholic) 3709 Neil Street Raleigh, NC 27607 919-400-9086 www.raleighbrewingcompany.com

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BuyerSGuide2014 Restaurant Technologies, Inc. Nick Tubbs Foodservice equipment/Supplies, Grease removal, Restaurant equipment/Supplies/ Services, Technology 241 Burgess Rd Greensboro, NC 27409 336-848-9542 www.rti-inc.com RetailFirst Insurance Group James Wood Insurance 2310 Commerce Point Drive Lakeland, FL 33801 678-450-5825 www.retailfirstinsurance.com Roto-Rooter Services Company James Jackson Plumbing 1700 Orr Industrial Court Charlotte, NC 28213 704-596-7581 www.rotorooter.com

S & D Coffee, Inc. Alan Hilton Coffee/Tea 300 Concord Parkway South Concord, NC 28027 800-933-2210X220 www.sndcoffee.com Salisbury & Moore Construction John Salisbury Construction 1601 Bent Road Wake Forest, NC 27587 866-989-1109 www.salisburymoore.com Secure the Score Georgia Parrish James Training PO Box 270 Bethel, NC 27812 252-531-5562 www.securethescore.com

Royal Cup Coffee-Charlotte Jason Coln Coffee/Tea 3010 - F Hutchison McDonald Road Charlotte, NC 28269 704-597-5756

SFI Group, Inc. Scott Wheeler Insurance 13500-105 NC HWY 50/210 Surf City, NC 28445 910-329-4443 888-324-0140 www.quotesfi.com

Royal Cup Coffee-Raleigh Lara Ishman Coffee/Tea 3216 Wellington Court, Suite 115 Raleigh, NC 27615 800-366-5836 www.royalcupcoffee.com

Shelton Vineyards George Denka Beverage (alcoholic) 286 Cabernet Lane Dobson, NC 27017 336-366-4724 www.sheltonvineyards.com

Royal Cup Coffee-Wilmington Jeff Knipping Coffee/Tea 3340-B US Hwy 421 North Wilmington, NC 28401 910-762-1750

Shuler Meats Wayne Shuler Food products/Distributors 124 Shuler Rd. Thomasville, NC 27360 336-476-6477 www.shulermeatsweb.com

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BuyerSGuide2014 SIA Group W.D. Mills, Jr. Insurance 827 Gum Branch Road Jacksonville, NC 28540 910-455-7576 www.siagroup.net

Sysco Food Service Of Raleigh, Inc Greg Weatherford Food products/Distributors 1032 Baugh Rd Selma, NC 27576 866-520-2455 www.sysco.com

Southern Wine & Spirits Paul Criscuolo Beverage (alcoholic) 9320 Focal Point Raleigh, NC 27617 919-836-0300

Sysco Food Services of Charlotte James Gillum Food products/Distributors 4500 Corporate Drive, NW Concord, NC 28027 704-786-4500 www.sysco.com

Stancil & Co. David Piscorik Accounting 4909 Windy Hill Drive Raleigh, NC 27609 919-872-1260 www.stancilcpa.com Staples Business Advantage Chelsie Restic-Metcalf Cash registers/ Supplies, Furniture, Hotel equipment/Supplies, Paper products, Party Supplies, Printing 500 Staples Drive Framingham, MA 01702 877-826-7755 www.staplesadvantage.com Stone Theatres Management Herman Stone Entertainment 5970 Fairview Rd, Ste 600 Charlotte, NC 28210 704-295-1672 www.stonetheatres.com STR Alllison Cowan Information services 735 East Main Hendersonville, TN 37075 615-824-8664x3329 www.strglobal.com

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Tarheel Linen Service, Inc. Bridget Marshall Restaurant equipment/Supplies/Services, Sanitation/Janitorial Supplies, Uniforms 1606 E. Club Blvd.

Durham, NC 27704 919-220-9888 www.tarheellinen.com The Insurance Service Center John Mulcahy Insurance 1111 Pemberton Hill Road Apex, NC 28304 919-622-1214 www.iscfay.com The Seals Andy Dinkin Restaurant equipment/Supplies/Services 2214 Hogan Court Charlotte, NC 28270 704-507-7707 800-231-6814 www.theseals.biz Thermo King of Raleigh Michael Cornett Equipment Rental, Equipment sales & Repair, Foodservice equipment/Supplies, Refrigerator equipment/Supplies, Restaurant equipment/ Supplies/Services 3740 Centurion Dr Garner, NC 27529 919-773-2003 www.tcstk.com

BuyerSGuide2014 Thompson & Little Inc. Restaurant Supplies and Equipment Dan O’Quinn Foodservice equipment/Supplies 933 Robeson St Fayetteville, NC 28305 910-484-1128 www.thompsonlittle.com Time Warner Cable Jessica Hreha Information services, Security Systems, Technology, Telecommunications, Utilities 13840 Ballantyne Corporate Place, Ste 200 Charlotte, NC 28277 704-206-4095 www.business.twc.com Tryon Distributing Co. Angie Packer Beverage (alcoholic), Beverage (non-alcoholic), Training 4701 Stockholm Ct. Charlotte, NC 28273 704-334-0849 www.tryondist.com Turner Asphalt, Inc. Jackie Williams Construction PO Box 91647 Raleigh, NC 27675 919-784-0014 www.turnerasphalt.com Twin City Insurance Jason Chapman Insurance 29 South College Ave Newton, NC 28658 828-464-2643 www.twincityinsurance.com

US Foods - Raleigh Kathi Costenbader Food products/Distributors 1500 NC 39 HWY Zebulon, NC 27597 919-404-4168 www.raleigh.usfoodservice.com Venture Construction Company Dan Finger Construction 4-A Terrace Way Greensboro, NC 27403 336-852-1946 www.ventureconstruction.com VGM Client Rewards Jeff Knipe Food products/Distributors, Foodservice equipment/Supplies 224 Chestnut Ridge St. Winter Springs, FL 32708 407-257-3438 www.client-rewards.net WB Brawley Company Bruce Brawley Construction, Furniture, Interior Designs/ Furniture/Restaurants & Lodging 102 Eastwood Road D2 Wilmington, NC 28403 910-452-2195 www.wbbrawley.com Zackery Michael Commercial Construction Richard C. Rabon Construction, Restaurant Contractor, Restaurant design 7610 Six Forks Rd Raleigh, NC 27615 919-524-1251 www.zackerymichael.com z

US Foods - Fort Mill Hugh Ragon Food products/Distributors 125 Fort Mill Parkway Fort Mill, SC 29715 864-254-6265 800-624-5244 www.usfoods.com

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a la carte A sampler of hospitality-related news stories

Conrad becomes NRA chair Ken Conrad of Libby Hill Seafood assumed the chairmanship of the National Restaurant Association during the NRA’s Annual Meeting in January in Charleston, S.C. Libby Hill Seafood Restaurants is a nine-location company based in Greensboro. Conrad’s parents began the company in 1953 with a single restaurant.

Conrad began his long restaurant-industry career as a cook in one of his parents’ restaurants and later took over operations of that location. He became company president in 1983.

A former chairman of the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association, Conrad served on its board for more than 20 years.

He was named Restaurateur of the Year in 2007 and received the Griff and June Glover award for outstanding service to the industry. He has been a member of the National Restaurant Association Board of Directors since 2004. z

Ken Conrad is inducted as chair of the National Restaurant Association by past Chair Phil Hickey of Miller’s Ale House.

Ellmers leads immigration forum in Raleigh NCRLA co-sponsored a roundtable titled “Immigration Reform: What North Carolina Needs” Feb. 19 at the Embassy Suites in Cary (an NCRLA member). Participants included U.S. Rep. Renee Ellmers, ImmigrationWorks USA President Tamar Jacoby and various North Carolina employers and faith leaders. Representatives from the American Hotel & Lodging Association were also on-hand.

During the forum, business leaders from a variety of sectors, including hospitality, agriculture and technology, answered questions from the audience and shared stories about how their businesses suffer when they’re unable to easily hire legal workers. Several members of the group stressed that they are not taking away jobs from American workers by hiring immigrants because they can’t find Americans who are either qualified or willing to take the jobs. Ellmers promised more forums on the subject.

NCRLA would like to thank the Embassy Suites for hosting the event, and AH&LA for helping to coordinate. We will continue to keep you updated on this increasingly important topic. z

U.S. Rep. Renee Ellmers addresses the group.

Scott Schaberg of Golden Corral and Cindy Crews of Marriott participated in the panel. (continued on page 12) MARCH 2 0 1 4

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Make your voice heard in Washington with NCRLA

NCRLA members learn about association growth at Annual Meeting NCRLA held its Annual Meeting and spring board meeting on Feb. 4 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center in Durham. During the Annual Meeting, which was open to all members, President & CEO Lynn Minges gave an overview of the association’s significant strides in 2013, and opportunities in 2014. Everyone present received a copy of NCRLA’s 2013 Annual Report, which can be downloaded here. The group also heard about workforce and labor issues from the NRA’s Labor & Workforce Policy Manager, Ryan Kearney.

The board then recognized retiring members: Robert Poitras of Carolina Brewery, Steve Frabitore of Tupelo Honey Cafe, and Pete Cotter of KIN Restaurants.

New directors were elected, officers were elevated, and 2013 Chair Brad Hurley passed the gavel to 2014 Chair Joel Griffin. z

NCRLA needs your help this April during both the AH&LA Legislative Action Summit (April 1-2) and the NRA Public Affairs Conference (April 29-30) in Washington D.C. The hospitality industry is facing unprecedented challenges on a variety of legislative fronts from health care and taxes to minimum wage and immigration reform. 2014 will be a critical midterm election year for hospitality businesses large and small. Congress needs to know how all of these issues affect you and your employees. Join hundreds of industry peers and colleagues in Washington, D.C. Learn about the issues, talk with colleagues and share your story with Congress. They need to know that America Works Here. Contact Kristin Worrell at 919-844-0098, ext. 015 or kworrell@ncrla.org for more details. z

new members NCRLA welcomes new members from across North Carolina Go to www.ncrla.org/membership to learn more about NCRLA and to download a membership application.

Axiom Payment Solutions Carolina Food Safety Carolina Profiles, Inc. Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse - Ballantyne Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse - Huntersville Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse - Park Rd Charlotte Economy Exterminators, Inc. Embassy Suites Winston Salem Grille Restaurant & Bar

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Hops Supply Co American Gastropub Jones Insurance Agency Mandolin Restaurant Marriott Winston Salem Mia Francesca Trattoria Secure the Score, LLC Twin City Quarter WS Prime Steakhouse

2014 NCRLA Executive Committee

2014 NCRLA Board of Directors

Joel Griffin Chair Griffin Stafford Hospitality

Kyle Agha New Town Bistro & Wine Bar

Jimmy Sizemore Chair Elect JP Steakhouse, LLC Randy Kolls Treasurer Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Lance Trenary Secretary Golden Corral Corporate Brad Hurley Immediate Past Chair 42nd Street Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill Vinay Patel Travel & Tourism Board Liaison SREE Hotels Billy Sewell NRA Representative Platinum Corral, LLC Lynn D. Minges (Non-voting) President & CEO NCRLA Frank Gray (Non-voting) General Counsel and Lobbyist Jordan Price Wall Gray Jones & Carlton, PLLC z

(continued from page 10) them, you are protecting your customers, and ultimately your bottom line. The bad PR and low customer confidence caused by foodborne illness outbreaks can ultimately close a business forever.

For questions on this rule or any other portion of the FDA food code, health inspections or sanitation scores, please contact NCRLA’s health and safety expert Alyssa Barkley at 919-844-7883 or by email at abarkley@ncrla.org. z

Ed Book Charlotte Marriott City Center Phil Friedman Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina Peter Grills Charlotte Area Chapter Representative The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge Christina Larson Darden Restaurants Randy Laster Pepsi Bottling Ventures Scott Maitland Top of the Hill Restaurant, Brewery & Distillery Michael Martino Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center Kenny Moore Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries Amber Moshakos LM Restaurants Eric Nelson Subway Sandwiches and Salads Robert M. O’Halloran East Carolina University R. Doyle Parrish Summit Hospitality Group, Ltd. Milan Patel Milkam Hospitality, Inc. Tom Sasser Harper’s Restaurant Steve Thanhauser Angus Barn, Ltd. Charles Thompson The Inn on Biltmore Estate Sterling Webster Hilton Garden Inn z MARCH 2 0 1 4

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A time to celebrate

North Carolina’s Hospitality Industry Honors its Best and Brightest at Taste PRESENTATION OF THE STARS OF THE INDUSTRY AWARDS

Hospitality leaders from across North Carolina networked, dined and honored colleagues during the 2014 Taste of North Carolina gala and Stars of the Industry award ceremony, Feb. 3 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center in Durham.

The night began with remarks by 2014 National Restaurant Association Chair Ken Conrad of Libby Hill Seafood, who discussed how he rose from being a dishwasher in his parents’ restaurant to leading the company. He also talked about his vision for his year as NRA chair and encouraged members to guard against reputational attacks on the industry by those who dismiss its economic impact. Following Conrad’s remarks, NCRLA honored Conrad along with North Carolina’s three other former NRA heads: Thad Eure Jr. of The Angus Barn (1978), represented by daughter Van Eure; Ted Fowler of Golden Corral (2001), represented by James Maynard; and Jim Peterson of JP Steakhouse (1988).

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Hospitality Champion of the Year: Sen. Tom Apodaca Griff & June Glover Award for Distinguished Service: Robert Poitras of Carolina Brewery Restaurateur of the Year: Lou and Joy Moshakos of LM Restaurants Lodging Operator of the Year: Joel Griffin and Doug Stafford of Griffin Stafford Hospitality Hospitality Supplier of the Year: Jeff Grun of E&S Marketing Lodging Employee of the Year: James McDermott of Homewood Suites

by Hilton Olmsted Village Restaurant Employee of the Year: Jane Wong of The Umstead Hotel & Spa

Following the ceremony, guests mingled, dined on delicious food prepared by Mike Martino’s team at the Sheraton, enjoyed North Carolina craft beverages and chatted with ProStart students from Statesville who worked the action stations throughout the ballroom. z

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Taste of North Carolina would not have been possible without the generosity of our many sponsors: Platinum • FHM • Heartland • N.C. Department of Agriculture • Party Reflections • Pepsi Bottling Ventures • SIA Group • S&D Coffee • US Foods Gold • SYSCO Silver • • • • •

Beam Global FreshPoint Pernod Ricard USA Piedmont Natural Gas Southern Wine & Spirits

Van Eure of the Angus Barn, Jim Peterson of JP Steakhouse and Ken Conrad of Libby Hill Seafood chat prior to the awards ceremony.

2014 NCRLA Chair Joel Griffin of Griffin Stafford Hospitality laughs with Ken Conrad prior to the ceremony.

Sen. Tom Apodaca gives an animated speech after receiving the Hospitality Champion Award.

Jeff Grun from E&S Marketing accepts the Hospitality Supplier of the Year Award.

Ed Book of the Marriott City Center in Charlotte, NCRLA President & CEO Lynn Minges and Justin Karas of Newk’s Cafe chat during the gala.

Doug Stafford of Griffin Stafford hospitality pauses to shake hands with his partner, Joel Griffin, during the Stars of the Industry Awards ceremony.

2014 National Restaurant Association Chair Ken Conrad of Libby Hill Seafood shares his vision for the hospitality industry.

Lodging Employee of the Year James McDermott of Homewood Suites by Hilton Olmsted Village in Pinehurst receives his award from Joel Griffin and Brad Hurley. (continued on page 16)

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Restaurateurs of the Year Lou and Joy Moshakos of LM Restaurants thank the audience.

Left-right: NCRLA President & CEO Lynn Minges; Golden Corral COO Lance Trenary; 2014 NRA Chair Ken Conrad of Libby Hill Seafood; James Maynard, representing former NRA Chair Ted Fowler of Golden Corral; former NRA Chair Jim Peterson of JP Steakhouse; and Van Eure of The Angus Barn, representing her father, former NRA Chair Thad Eure Jr.

Lou Moshakos chats with friends during the gala.

Robert Poitras of Carolina Brewery receives the Griff & June Glover Award for Outstanding Service from Brad Hurley.

Lance Trenary of Golden Corral presents personal funding for a $30,000 scholarship in honor of Golden Corral President and CEO Ted Fowler to NC HEF Executive Director Alyssa Barkley as Lynn Minges looks on.

Restaurant Employee of the Year Jane Wong of The Umstead Hotel & Spa receives her award from Joel Griffin.

2013 Chair Brad Hurley of 42nd Street Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill and 2014 Chair Joel Griffin of Griffin Stafford Hospitality

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ProStart students gain valuable skills and experience during Taste of North Carolina.

upcoming events and webinars Network with North Carolina’s hospitality industry leaders at one of NCRLA’s upcoming events Throughout the year, the N.C. Restaurant & Lodging Association hosts several events that are open to members and the hospitality industry. We also provide event information for the National Restaurant Association and the American Hotel and Lodging Association.

March 24, 2014 N.C. ProStart Invitational, Durham Convention Center April 1, 2014 AH&LA Stars of the Industry Awards Breakfast, JW Marriott, Washington, D.C. April 1-2, 2014 AH&LA Legislative Action Summit, JW Marriott, Washington, D.C. April 29-30, 2014 NRA Public Affairs Conference, Washington, D.C. May 3-10, 2014 National Travel & Tourism Week May 3-4, 2014 National ProStart Invitational, Minneapolis, Minn.

May 17-20, 2014 Annual NRA Show, McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill. May 18-19, 2014 International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event (with NRA Show), McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.

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Taste of North Carolina was held Feb. 3 at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center in Durham.

June 3, 2014 Board Meeting (location TBD) September Food Safety Awareness Month October 27, 2014 Board of Directors Meeting, The Angus Barn, Raleigh October 27, 2014 Manteo to Murphy PAC Event, The Angus Barn, Raleigh

May 21, 2014 Rally in Raleigh, Big Ed’s, Raleigh

Nov. 2-3, 2014 Future of Hospitality Benefit and Golf Classic, North Ridge Country Club, Raleigh

June 2, 2014 Charlotte Chapter Golf Tournament, Firethorn Golf Club

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