Kristine Hillmer

The results are in! Our 5th annual "Do Good with Food" fundraiser raised $72,367 for @childrenswi! We are so proud to help make this year’s event the most successful yet, with the support of the 43 participating restaurants. A huge thank you to all who dined with them on Aug 22!

Eau Claire restaurant community, we will see you tomorrow! Don't miss out on our Regional Restaurant Meetup at Cowboy Jack's (Tues, June 4) from 3-5 pm. Connect with fellow restaurant professionals & learn valuable industry updates. Please RSVP here: shorturl.at/F7gV3

🤜🤛 Get your fist bumps in at the Wisconsin Food & Hospitality Expo on March 13 at the Expo Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park! Be where the buyers are - join us as an exhibitor! Reserve your exhibit space today at wifoodexpo.com/suppliers/

Do you check these boxes? ✅ Was self-employed 1099 worker in 2020 and 2021 ✅ Missed work due to COVID shutdowns, illness or childcare issues Then you likely qualify for up to $32,200 in tax refunds! See if you qualify: wirestaurant.org/ffcra-relie…

We're proud for @ServSafe to make the list of America's Top Online Learning Schools for the second year in a row. Check out all of WRA's ServSafe offerings available here: wirestaurant.org/servsafe.ht… newsweek.com/rankings/americ…

Two weeks ago, wildfires in Maui caused heartbreaking loss and disruption to thousands. Homes, schools, businesses, and particularly the heart of the state's hospitality industry - the restaurants and hotels - have a monumental journey ahead in rebuilding.

"We need to make sure that the restaurant has that control so that they can best manage their menu, their pricing, their staffing their kitchen, and how their food is delivered," - WRA President & CEO, Kristine Hillmer wkow.com/news/culvers-suppor…

Join us for our 2nd annual Restaurant Insights Summit on Nov 7-8 to hear from visionaries, learn about the latest industry insights and reimagine where you’re headed. So much value jam packed in 24 hours, you deserve to join us in Green Bay! Register at: shorturl.at/giyN2

The WRA Education Foundation, organizers of Indulge Milwaukee, have been working on something special. A big announcement is coming in two weeks.. stay tuned for more!

Are you among the millions of Americans who've worked in the restaurant industry? Restaurants not only provide valuable lifelong skills and shape work ethic but are also widely regarded as an excellent entry point into the workforce.

July is National Culinary Arts Month! Cheers to all of our extremely talented ProStart students & alumni, and to the culinary arts instructors and mentors who are helping train the next generation of culinary stars. To learn more about ProStart, head to: wwwirestaurant.org/prostart.…

Learn how technology can empower restaurant teams while managing labor, costs & compliance in the upcoming webinar with @SpotOn on Tues, June 27 @ 1 pm. Discover workforce trends & how restaurants maintain a happy team and a healthy bottom line. Register: bit.ly/3CzpOMg

The WRA Education Foundation launched an online silent auction featuring an array of items to make your summer fun! Proceeds benefit the Foundation's youth education & scholarship programs. Browse & bid for items: 32auctions.com/WRAEF23 Auction closes on May 18 at 9 pm.

Don’t let your team be without health insurance - Healthy Hospitality's free service helps your team enroll over the phone while ensuring they get access to their maximum federal subsidies. Email [email protected] for more information and free promotional materials.

Our events team has lined up an incredible array of invaluable sessions for FreshEx next week in Milwaukee - built to help bring your business to the next level. Be sure to secure your registration now at hopin.com/events/freshex-202…