The Ohio Restaurant Association (ORA) is the leading not-for-profit business trade association committed solely to furthering Ohio's foodservice industry.
Founded in 1920, the ORA is backed with more than 90 years of industry experience. Through our commitment, experience and expertise, the ORA is dedicated to representation, education, assistance and promotion of Ohio's foodservice industry. This is why more than 2,400 companies, representing 5,000 locations in Ohio, invest in ORA membership.
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ORA Supports Legislation for Increased Tourism Initiatives
Every $1 spent on tourism advertising generates $14 in new state and local tax revenue
The Ohio Restaurant Association is lobbying the Ohio General Assembly to expand funding to promote tourism. Spending by tourists in Ohio represents a $38 billion business each year. Every dollar that the state spends on television advertising in the our region results in $14 in new state and local tax revenue. Yet, Ohio invests much less than most states in our region do on advertising
The ORA Files Motion to Intervene on AEP Rate Filing Request
The motion will allow the association to convey members’ interests to the PUCO
Last week, the ORA filed a Motion to Intervene in AEP’s re-filed rate case. This motion will give the ORA the legal standing to convey members’ interests to the PUCO. While this is a work in progress, the ORA continues to make headway in empowering small businesses and the association itself to have better access to the rate-making process.
ORA/NRA SAFE Golf Classic
Plan to attend the 15th annual ORA/NRA SAFE Golf Classic on Monday, June 18, 2012 at the New Albany Country Club. Golf fees are $250 per person and include golf; breakfast; lunch; dinner reception catered by Carrabba’s Italian Grill and a tournament gift. Sponsorship packages also are available. Proceeds benefit political advocacy efforts. CLICK HERE for more information.
Ohio Restaurant PAC
The Ohio Restaurant PAC's mission is to capture the political power of Ohio's second largest private sector employer to elect candidates for public office who support positions on issues critical to the success of Ohio's foodservice industry. To find out more, CLICK HERE.
