Event Type: Chapter Events

Broward – July Networking Mixer & More

Join the Broward Chapter of FRLA to Mix and Mingle with top Hospitality Leaders! Bring your business cards and prepare for a productive evening of networking. Members and future members are welcome to attend.

Event Details: 

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Sonesta Fort Lauderdale Beach
999 N Fort Lauderdale Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304

MEMBERS: $20
FUTURE MEMBERS: $40

Register Now!

SPACE IS LIMITED. MUST REGISTER. NO WALK-INS

Sponsorship Options:
Purchase a tabletop to display products or offer samples!
Display of signage and announcements at the event

FRLA Broward Members Only
Tabletop $150
* Price includes (1) admission

Palm Beach – 2024 Holiday Celebration

Palm Beach Holiday Celebration

Thursday, December 12th, 2024
5:00-7:00 p.m.
The Boca Raton Marriott
5150 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, FL

 

Join the FRLA Palm Beach Chapter for the 2024 Holiday Celebration on December 12th! Join us as we Celebrate the Season with Top Industry Leaders from the hospitality community. Please Bring Your Business Card for Two Free Drinks & Hors d’oeuvres.

Event Pricing:
Advanced Registration Required!

FRLA Member: $45
Future Member: $55

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Registration Deadline: December 6, 2024

Sponsored by: 

Treasure Coast – Holiday Party

Treasure Coast Holiday Party

Thursday, December 5, 2024
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Kyle G’s Prime Seafood
10900 S. Ocean Drive Jensen Beach, FL

 

Join FRLA Treasure Coast for our Holiday Party! Come celebrate with the greatest industry in Florida – Hospitality! Advanced registration is required. Don’t miss our final networking event of the year! Register today!

Event Pricing:
FRLA Member – $40
Future Member – $50

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Registration Deadline: December 2, 2024

 

Palm Beach – Hospitality Networking Social

Palm Beach November Hospitality Networking Social

Thursday, November 14, 2024
5:00 – 7:00 PM
The Boca Raton
501 E. Camino Real Boca Raton, FL 33432

Join the FRLA Palm Beach Chapter for a Hospitality Networking Social at The Boca Raton on November 14, 2024! Mix and mingle with top industry leaders while enjoying Happy Hour and Hors d’oeuvres! The beautiful backdrop of The Boca Raton promises a memorable and delightful evening. Don’t miss this great opportunity to expand your network and try your luck at raffle prizes!

Please bring your business card for two free drinks and hors d’oeuvres! 

Event Pricing:
Advanced Registration Required!

FRLA Member: $20
Future Member: $30

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Registration Deadline: November 8, 2024

Sponsored by:

The Boca Raton

Northeast – Build and Motivate Your Team to Greatness by Overcoming the Fears of Dysfunctional Behaviors

• FRLA Northeast Chapter Workshop •

“Build and Motivate Your Team to Greatness by Overcoming the Fears of Dysfunctional Behaviors”

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
9:00 – 10:30 AM
Culhane’s Irish Pub Southside
9720 Deer Lake Ct. Jacksonville, FL

Join the FRLA Central Florida Chapter for an insightful workshop based on Patrick Lencioni’s groundbreaking book, “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.” This workshop is designed to help teams and leaders overcome common pitfalls that hinder team performance and cohesion. Attendees will discuss ways to build trust and collaboration within your teams, increase commitment and accountability, gain a better understanding of positive conflict and focus efforts on achieving collective goals. Transform your teams’ dynamics and drive success by understanding and overcoming the five dysfunctions! This program is presented by John Shermetaro, Shermetaro Speaking.

Event Cost: 

FREE

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Palm Beach – Hospitality Networking Social

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
5:00 – 7:00 PM
The Jupiter Grill
149 Soundings Ave. Jupiter, FL

Join the FRLA Palm Beach Chapter for the October Hospitality Networking Social at The Jupiter Grill! Mix and mingle with top hospitality leaders while enjoying Happy Hour & Hors d’oeuvres. Enjoy an evening of delicious bites against the beautiful backdrop of The Jupiter Grill. Come for the networking and stay for the fun! Will you get drawn for the raffle prizes?!

Please bring your business card for two free drinks and hors d’oeuvres. 

Event Pricing:
Advanced registration is required!

FRLA Members: $20
Future Members: $30

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Registration Deadline: October 11, 2024

 

Sponsored By:

Treasure Coast – Hospitality Networking Event

Thursday, September 12, 2024
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Cobb’s Landing
200 N. Indian River Drive Fort Pierce, FL

Join the FRLA Treasure Coast Chapter for the September Hospitality Networking Event at Cobb’s Landing! Mix and mingle with top hospitality leaders while enjoying Happy Hour and Hors d’oeuvres. This laid-back networking event is the perfect opportunity to expand your network and support local!

Please bring your business card for two free drinks (beer/wine) & hors d’oeuvres. 

 

Event Pricing:
Advanced registration is required!

Members: $25
Future Members: $40

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Registration Deadline: September 6, 2024

 

Space Coast – 4th Annual ROSE Awards

The 4th Annual Space Coast ROSE Awards!

• August 21, 2024 •

Hilton Garden Inn Cocoa Beach Oceanfront

Please join the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) Space Coast Chapter at the ROSE (Recognition of Service Excellence) Awards as we recognize frontline hospitality employees from the Space Coast region who demonstrate excellent customer service. These industry champions showcase the region’s commitment to creating an extraordinary guest experience!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

5:30 p.m.: Red Carpet Arrival
6:00 p.m.: Rose Awards Reception
6:30 p.m.: Rose Awards Ceremony and Dinner

*Business/Cocktail Attire Requested

 

DO YOU HAVE AN EMPLOYEE WHO IS DEPENDABLE, PASSIONATE AND EXEMPLIFIES GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE? NOMINATE THEM TODAY FOR A ROSE AWARD!

2024 ROSE AWARD CATEGORIES
ROSE Award nominees include, but are not limited to the following categories:

  • Hotels: Front desk, housekeeping, valet, bellmen, administrative assistant, security, maintenance, engineers
  • Restaurants: Chef, cook, kitchen staff, hostesses, bartenders servers
  • Retail: Clerks and stock keepers
  • Transportation: Drivers
    *THIS LIST OF CATEGORIES IS NOT ALL INCLUSIVE. NOMINEES FROM OTHER CATEGORIES MAY ALSO BE SUBMITTED.

2024 ROSE AWARD REQUIREMENTS 

  • Individual must be a line employee (no management or supervisor positions)
  • Open to all hospitality businesses in Brevard county
  • Nominations are open to all hospitality businesses (do not have to be an FRLA member) and may be submitted by employees and immediate supervisors who know of worthy candidates.
  • Individual must work at place of business for at least 90 days from the nomination deadline
  • Individual should exemplify the following characteristics: dependable, passionate, serves as role model to peers, and committed to customer.

ROSE AWARD RECIPIENTS WILL BE SELECTED FOR EXCELLENT SERVICE DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS BY A BLUE CHIP PANEL. WINNERS WILL BE PRESENTED WITH AWARD, CERTIFICATE, AND GIFT AT AWARDS CEREMONY.

All nominees will be recognized at the event and winners will be announced at the awards dinner

SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS

Nomination Deadline: August 14, 2024

 

EVENT PRICING AND SPONSORSHIP

Attendee: $55 – Individual Attendee Pricing

Corporate Table: $450 – Reserved table with logo for 8 attendees

Rose (Flower) Sponsor: $500 – Reserved table for 4, recognition on flowers at event

AV Sponsor: $550 – Reserved table for 5, corporate signage at reception and on main event screen

Reception Sponsor: $800 – Reserved table for 8, corporate signage at reception & main event screen

Title Event Sponsor: $1,200 – Reserved table for 8, welcoming introduction, corporate signage on main event screen

(Nominating company will purchase nominee ticket or table)

EVENT TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS

Registration Deadline: August 14, 2024

Northeast – An Exclusive Presentation with Florida DBPR Secretary Melanie Griffin

Join the FRLA Northeast Chapter for an exclusive presentation featuring Florida DBPR Secretary, Melanie Griffin. Secretary Griffin will be sharing valuable insights on the licensing, regulation, and inspection processes that govern restaurants and hotels in the State of Florida. Her discourse will shed light on the office’s innovative strategies to streamline and modernize its operations. This event promises to be enlightening and informative, offering a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the industry’s standards and practices. We look forward to welcoming you to this insightful session!

EVENT DETAILS:
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
One Ocean Resort & Spa | 1 Ocean Blvd. Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
9:00-9:30 AM – Networking
9:30-10:30 AM – Program

EVENT COST: FREE

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FDA RETAIL FOOD PROTECTION SEMINAR

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Florida Department of Health (FDOH), and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) are pleased to join efforts and host the FDA Retail Food Protection Seminar in beautiful Jacksonville, Florida.  The Seminar will be held on October 23-25, 2024 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront.  Room rates are $139 nightly for attendees, and $107 nightly for FDA Staff. Retail Food Program Managers, Standardization Officers, regulators, academia, and industry are encouraged to attend to learn about current and emerging food safety initiatives and network.

 

Event Details:

Date: October 23-25, 2024
Location: Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront,
Jacksonville, FL
Cost: $250 per attendee (registration deadline is 10/8/24)
Accommodations: Click Here for Room Block ($139/ nightly, cut off date is 10/1/24)
Phone 1-800-222-8733 and ask for “FDA Southeast Regional Seminar” or Group Code FDA

 

REGISTER TODAY!