FRLA hosts hundreds of state and local industry events each year.
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.

View a list of VIPs who attended FRLA events last year!
To participate in or sponsor an event, contact Dan Murphy at 888-372-9119 ext 235 or dmurphy@frla.org.

September

FRLA Fall Board Meeting
September 12-14, 2010

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.

NRA/FRLA Celebrity Golf Tournament
September 15, 2010

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 8 years – save your space early!  More

The BIG Party
September 13, 2010

Orlando / Attendance: 400-600

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.

Social Media Marketing Summit
September 29, 2010

Miami

The Summit will feature world-class presenters offering unique insight into how hospitality can make the most of cost-effective social media and traditional four-walls marketing tools.

October

FRLA Wild and Crazy Fishing Tournament
October 6-8, 2010

HarborWalk Village at Emerald Grande, Destin / 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.

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