2012 Calendar of Corporate Events
Members are encouraged to get involved locally by attending events and meetings in the more than 25 regional Chapters. The FRLA Chapters are a great resource for industry information, networking and benefits.
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To participate in or sponsor an event, contact Dan Murphy at 888-372-9119 ext 235 or dmurphy@frla.org.
FRLA Winter Board Meeting & Installation Banquet
Tentative: December 2012/January 2013
Location TBD
Attendance: 150-300
This is the most important FRLA Board Meeting of the year. We install the Chairman and Executive Committee and induct the Restaurateur and Hotelier of the Year into the Hospitality Hall of Fame. FRLA Board Members include chapter presidents, chapter representatives, past State chairmen, and at-large directors from large and small chains and strong independents. This event is the perfect setting to get your company's name in front of industry leaders.
FRLA Legislative Day
January 18, 2012
FRLA Headquarters – Tallahassee
Attendance: 150 - 250
Join FRLA restaurant and lodging members from around Florida as they gather in Tallahassee to visit Legislators during the FRLA Legislative Day. Members travel by bus from all regions of Florida, arriving at FRLA Headquarters in time for lunch and an Issues Briefing by the CEO and FRLA Lobby Team. Then FRLA Members go to the Capitol for meetings with Legislators (pre-scheduled by the FRLA Governmental Relations Team). At 5:00 pm, FRLA Members return to the FRLA offices and are joined by Florida House and Senate Members for a Reception. FRLA Members return home by bus. Sponsorships are limited and therefore offer each sponsor extraordinary brand visibility.
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FRLA Marketing Summit
February 6, 2012
Wyndham Tampa Westshore - Tampa, Fl
Attendance: 150-200
The summit will kick off with a reception the evening of February 5, 2011 with a Super Bowl themed party and end the afternoon of February 6th. We will cover a number of topics including SEO, social media, online reviews, the liabilities of social media for your business and much more! Click here to see what past attendees said about the summits. Click here to register now!
FRLA Wild and Crazy Fishing Tournament
June 7, 2012
Casa Marina, Key West
Attendance: 300 – 400
The name says it all! The fun starts the night before with the Captain’s Party where VIPs and anglers swap stories and enjoy great food, cocktails and entertainment. The spectacular Awards Party follows weigh-in the next day – another opportunity to network and celebrate this one-of-a-kind event. No fishing skills required to sponsor – with considerable opportunity to build strategic corporate relationships. Click here to learn more
FRLA Summer Board Meeting
June 4-6, 2012
Casa Marina, Key West
Attendance: 150-200
Board members gather in a relaxed resort setting that provides an excellent opportunity for networking. This popular event brings together key restaurateurs and hoteliers for committee meetings, legislative updates and panel discussions. Your sponsorship of this event affords face-to-face contact with hospitality leaders.
FRLA Show
September 22- 24, 2012
Orange County Convention Center – Orlando
The annual Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show brings trade leaders from around the Sunshine State to share insight, experience and solutions. This collaboration benefits not only individual businesses, but the entire industry by providing the platform to form consensus and devise solutions for the betterment of Florida hospitality and tourism. We encourage there are informative seminars designed to improve your business; browse the massive show floor to see new and innovative products and services; enjoy the entertainment of networking with your peers. Click here to learn more
FRLA Fall Board Meeting
September 23-24, 2012
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando
Attendance: 150 – 200
The FRLA Board conducts meetings at the Orange County Center in conjunction with the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show. Since Board Members always attend the show, make plans to exhibit and use sponsorship to attract decision-makers to your booth.
The BIG Party
September 22, 2012
Pointe Orlando - TBD
Attendance: 500 – 600
Don’t miss this energy-packed party! Join industry leaders for a fabulous evening of networking and entertainment. Held in conjunction with the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show, this is THE Florida hospitality gathering of the year. Sponsorship at this event is a significant brand-building opportunity. Click here to learn more
NRA/FRLA Bob Leonard Golf Classic
Tentative: September 25, 2012
ChampionsGate – Orlando
Attendance: 250 – 350
Key decision-makers from national restaurant and hotel chains and top independents return year after year for this exciting tournament. Senior executives from Walt Disney World, Marriott, Outback Steakhouse, Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, Busch Gardens, Firehouse Subs, Hilton, Hyatt, Domino’s and Universal team up with suppliers for a day of unparalleled relationship-building opportunities. We have been SOLD OUT the last 11 years– save your space early! Click here to learn more
FRLA Destin Seafood Festival
October 5-7, 2012
Harborwalk Village at Emerald Grande, Destin
Attendance: 51,000
Join us October 5 – 7, 2012 to celebrate the 34th Annual Destin Seafood Festival. The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association and the Destin Charter Boat Association have again partnered to host a great weekend of music, art and seafood in conjunction with the annual Destin Fishing Rodeo. Last October, more than 51,000 guests attended the three day festival that included more than 60 artists, 20 seafood vendors, local musicians as well as 16 songwriters from Nashville. Stay tuned for details and plan to join us for this exciting weekend of fun in the Florida sun!
2012 REGIONAL & CHAPTER EVENTS
CENTRAL FLORIDA REGION
Central Florida Chapter
January – November 2012 every 2nd Wednesday is Board Meeting followed by either a Chapter Cocktail Reception, Action Station Dinner, or Awards Chapter Dinner
Bacchus Bash - April 2012
Grand Tour Gala – October 20, 2012
Orlando Food and Wine Festival – November 2012
Regional Holiday Party – December 2012
Space Coast Chapter
Every 2nd Monday is Board Meeting followed by either a Chapter Cocktail Reception, Action Station Dinner, or Awards Chapter Dinner – January-Novevember 2012
Mixer w/ Guest Speaker – March 19, 2012
4th Annual Taste of the Space Coast – April 13, 2012
Wine on the Water – May 2012
Mixer w/ Guest Speaker – June 18, 2012
Bowl-a-Thon – August 2012
Mixer w/ Guest Speaker – September 17, 2012
Friends of the Industry Dinner – October 2012
Skating for our Future Fundraising Event – October 2012
Celebrate Brevard – November 2012
Regional Holiday Party – December 2012
TAMPA BAY & SOUTHWEST FLORIDA REGION
Polk Chapter
Tiger Town Taste of Lakeland - opening day of spring training - April 19, 2012
Strike It Up for FRLA - Bowling Tournament - August 2012
Wine Tasting Dinner - Eaglebrooke Country Club - October 3, 2012
Hillsborough Chapter (Tampa)
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Manatee Chapter
Third Annual Chow Down for Charity – October 2012
Manatee & Sarasota USF Lecture Series – February 28, 2012
Southwest Florida Chapter
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Pinellas Chapter
Renessaince Vinoy Chapter Dinner - January 25, 2012
Hospitality Golf Classic - August 2012
Sarasota Chapter
USF Lecture Series Manatee/Sarsota Chapters - February 28, 2012
Second Annual Clay Shoot - October 23, 2012
SOUTH FLORIDA REGION
Broward Chapter (Fort Lauderdale)
Bi-Monthly Industry Networking Receptions
Broward Educational Awards Banquet – May 2012
Savor and Sail – July 2012
Broward FRLA/CVB Marketing Luncheon and Expo – October 2012
5th Annual Broward Golf at Coral Ridge – November 2012
Holiday Awards Dinner – December 2012
Monroe Chapter (Keys)
Upper Keys Bowlathon - January 2012
Wine on the Water Spring – April 2012
Wine on the Water Fall – October 2012
Conchoberfest – Hawks Cay – October 2012
Golf on the Water – November 2012
Holiday Party – December 2012
Miami-Dade Chapter
Meet and Mingle - February 2012
Celebrity chefs and mixologists stir it up on the Ocean – March 2012
Gourmet Golf Tournament - May 2012
Palm Beach Chapter
Mix and Mingle – February 2012
Beer Fest - October 17, 2012
Treasure Coast Chapter
Mixer - May 2012
South Florida Region – 5th Annual South Florida Regional Meeting - November 2012
NORTHWEST FLORIDA REGION
Tallahassee Chapter
Tallahassee Chapter Installation of Officers – January 2012
Annual Chef’s Sampler – February 2012
Destin Seafood Festival – October 5-7, 2012
Forgotten Coast Chapter (Port St Joe)
Taste of the Coast – April 2012
Destin Seafood Festival – October 5-7, 2012
3nd Annual Blast on the Bay – Port St Joe & Indian Pass – October 2012
Bay Chapter
Bay Chapter Installation of Officers – January 2012
Songwriter’s Festival – May 2012
Destin Seafood Festival – October 5-7, 2012
Northwest Florida Chapter
Destin Seafood Festival – October 5-7, 2012
Rosemary Beach Wine & Food Festival – October 2012
Blues, Brews and BBQs – November 2012
NORTHEAST FLORIDA REGION
Citrus Chapter
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Marion Chapter
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North Central Florida Chapter
North Central Florida Chapter Installation of Officers – January 2012
North Central Florida Golf Tournament – May 2012
Taste of Home – June 2012
First Coast Chapter
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