Oregon Restaurant Association Endorses Chris Dudley for Governor

February 4, 2010 — Wilsonville, OR

Oregon Restaurant Association (ORA) announced today the endorsement of Chris Dudley as the republican candidate for governor. Former NBA player Chris Dudley, met with the ORA Board in January to discuss with restaurateurs the importance of new leadership to Oregon's future.

Oregon Restaurant Association, National Restaurant Association, NRAEF and Share Our Strength Organize Restaurants for Relief-Haiti

January 29, 2010

Industry-wide initiative raises funds for earthquake victims in Haiti

Building on the restaurant industry’s continuing efforts to help victims of the earthquake in Haiti, the Oregon Restaurant Association, National Restaurant Association and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) have joined with Share Our Strength to organize Restaurants for Relief-Haiti to galvanize the restaurant industry’s fundraising initiative.

From ORA’s President: Credit Card Processing – There is Only One ORA-Endorsed Program in Oregon

January 26, 2010 — Portland, OR

ORA performs a very important service for our members as we review and perform the due diligence on any proposed endorsed service. We know that our members don’t have the time to check out whether a business is financially solvent; if their current customers or clients are happy with their performance; how long the business has been in existence; if the pricing they’re quoting is competitive and will save them money; how they support their product or service if there is a problem; or how they market and sell their product.

Free, Non-Technical, Energy Savings Programs for Customers of Portland General Electric

January 15, 2010 — Portland, OR

For Portland General Electric customers PGE is hosting a series of free, non-technical, energy saving programs that can bring positive financial impact to your bottom-line. Program offerings can be found PortlandGeneral.com along with registration information. These programs – presented in Portland, Wilsonville, and Salem – are designed to provide better understanding of the basics of energy conservation and energy efficiencies from which your business can add to your bottom-line.

Re-named Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Celebrates with Le Cordon Bleu Challenge

January 4, 2010 — Portland, OR

Nicolas Batum from the Portland Trailblazers participating.

Le Cordon Bleu invites residents to watch as Portland chefs, local personalities and students compete for the "Le Cordon Bleu Ribbon" title to celebrate the re-naming of the Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary arts, formerly known as the Western Culinary Institute.

One Big Night you don’t want to miss!

April 1, 2010 — Hilton Hotel, Portland, OR

Join us on Thursday, April 1st for the largest hospitality industry fundraiser of the year. It may be April Fool’s Day, but this auction and dinner are no joke! Join your fellow industry movers and shakers for an evening benefitting Oregon Restaurant Association’s Political Action Committee.