(L-R: Walt Dover, FRLA President & CEO Carol Dover, Erika Donalds, and Congressman Byron Donalds at FRLA endorsement event at WC Dover Farm)
TALLAHASSEE – Today, the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) proudly announced its formal endorsement of Congressman Byron Donalds for Florida Governor following a recent endorsement event at WC Dover Farm.
“Hospitality and tourism fuel Florida’s economy, and strong leadership is critical to protecting the jobs and businesses that drive it,” said Carol Dover, President & CEO of FRLA. “From his time in the Florida Legislature to his service in Congress, Byron Donalds has proven time and again that he understands the unique challenges facing our industry and is willing to take decisive action to remove unnecessary regulations, support workforce growth, and keep Florida a top tourist destination. We are confident he will be a decisive leader and strong partner who will advance policies that keep our industry and Florida’s economy strong.
“Florida’s hospitality and tourism industry is the backbone of our state’s economy, and I’m honored to have the support of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association,” said Congressman Byron Donalds. “As Governor, I will continue fighting for policies that keep Florida open for business, cut unnecessary red tape, grow our workforce, and ensure restaurants, hotels, and tourism employers can thrive. Together, we will protect the jobs this industry creates and keep Florida the best place in the nation to live, work, and visit.”
As the state’s premier hospitality trade industry association, the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) is the leading voice for Florida’s hospitality and tourism industry, representing restaurants, hotels, theme parks, and suppliers statewide. Founded in 1946, FRLA advocates a strong business climate, workforce development, and policies that support the continued growth of one of Florida’s largest industries. FRLA’s mission is to protect, educate, and promote Florida’s nearly $112 billion hospitality industry and its two million employees. The association offers regulatory compliance and food safety training through Safe Staff® and FRLA’s subsidiary, RCS Training. The FRLA Educational Foundation provides industry-developed, career-building high school programs throughout the state, including the nation’s largest ProStart culinary program and the Hospitality & Tourism Management Program.
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