Washington Hospitality Industry Webcast

Preparing for a crisis is not just an option but a necessity in today's world. Your response to the chaotic emergence of a crisis determines whether you control the situation or let it escalate. Seattle public relations firm Fearey ensures your communication is clear, authoritative, and aligned with ongoing actions. CEO Aaron Blank will show you how to stabilize operations, protect your reputation...

Are you considering buying or selling a hospitality business? Join us for a market update on the buy-sell activity in the hospitality sector in 2024 and a look ahead to next year. We will cover recent transactions, current buyer demand, the impact of interest rates and tips for preparing your business for sale. IBA is a full-service firm offering professional valuation, marketing, negotiation, and...

This session will equip you with essential strategies to streamline your renewal process, ensuring comprehensive coverage while optimizing costs. Learn critical considerations, potential pitfalls, and proactive steps to safeguard your business from industry experts. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your insurance renewal approach and effectively protect your property and assets. If you would...

Join speakers Mike Crosetto and John Henry for an insightful webinar that delves into the unique benefits of the Hospitality Health Insurance Trust. We’ll explore how HHI offers comprehensive and competitive health insurance solutions tailored to the hospitality industry and provides enhanced support, flexibility and cost-effectiveness. We will discuss key advantages, including improved employee s...

Join Steve Hooper for an exclusive webinar featuring Kevin Eggen, CEO of Hops N Drops, and Brock Lynch, owner of Wooden City in Green Lake. You will gain valuable insights from their extensive experience in the restaurant industry as they discuss the challenges of managing tips across multiple locations and the transformative impact of TipHaus on their businesses. Discover how they have improved o...

Join Rick Braa, Arnold Shain and Washington Hospitality Association President & CEO Anthony Anton for this webinar on increasing traffic to your establishment. Wages are going up around the state. The most effective way to fight the inflationary effect of those wage increases is to drive more traffic to your restaurant to increase guest counts while minimizing price increases. This webinar wil...

The number of small business owners who said they keep coming up short on funds is 66%, making them unable to take their business to the next level. Maybe you applied for ERC funds and are still waiting to get them back to your bank account. Or maybe you’ve received ERC funds, and it’s just not enough to bridge the gap. Or maybe you didn’t qualify for COVID relief at all. Adesso gets it. That’s wh...

Join Steve Hooper, formerly of Ethan Stowell Restaurants, as he discusses tip automation and TipHaus with Patrick Yearout, Ivar's senior innovation & recruitment director. Discover how TipHaus transforms restaurant operations, enhancing employee satisfaction and boosting staff retention by 25% or more through innovative tip management solutions. TipHaus is a leading provider of innovative tip...

Steve Hooper, formerly of Ethan Stowell Restaurants, as he discusses tip automation and TipHaus with Patrick Yearout, Ivar's senior innovation & recruitment director. Discover how TipHaus transforms restaurant operations, enhancing employee satisfaction and boosting staff retention by 25% or more through innovative tip management solutions. You can find the presentation slides here: https://wahosp...

Save the date for this year's Hospitality Conference, check out our Employee Recruitment toolkit in time for summer hiring and register for our crime insurance webinar from My Hospitality Insurance. Subscribe to Washington Hospitality Industry Podcast on Soundwise

Join Oliver Kotelnikov from IBA at 10 a.m. on May 8. He will discuss how the fair market value of a family business often represents a large portion of an entrepreneur’s financial holdings. Proceeds from the company's eventual sale will become the primary source of funds for retirement, estate planning, or potential future ventures. Yet few business owners clearly know how much their business is w...

Join Oliver Kotelnikov from IBA at 10 a.m. on May 8. He will discuss how the fair market value of a family business often represents a large portion of an entrepreneur’s financial holdings. Proceeds from the company's eventual sale will become the primary source of funds for retirement, estate planning, or potential future ventures. Yet few business owners clearly know how much their business is w...

Payment processing is essential to running your business. When you’re ready to start shopping, the options can be overwhelming. In this educational session, the Washington Hospitality Association’s Payment Solutions manager and hospitality expert, Sean McHugh, will review the top three things members must consider. This webinar will prepare you with the right questions and how to protect your busi...

This week, learn how you can help the King County Council to learn about the challenges that come with a higher minimum wage before the full comes to a full vote. You can also learn about new technology trends in hospitality with the Restaurant Technology Landscape Report 2024 from the National Restaurant Association. Check it out in our members-only section at wahospitality.org. Finally, If you m...

The Washington State Department of Health requires a Certified Food Protection Manager in every restaurant and a Person in Charge. They must both be able to Demonstrate Knowledge of the food code. What is the difference? How do you know if your restaurant follows these rules? Join Susan Shelton of the Department of Health to learn more about these positions and ask any questions you may have. Our...

Washington's high school ProStart winners, attend our webinar that will discuss the Certified Food Protection Manager requirement in the food code and check out our new members-only section of our website. Subscribe to Washington Hospitality Industry Podcast on Soundwise

P&L management is critical at the manager level yet financial training is often little and far between. Please join Rick Braa for a session focused on the most important financial report card in your restaurant. You can find Rick Braa's presentation here . Subscribe to Washington Hospitality Industry Podcast on Soundwise

Gratuities fuel your business and it’s time you took advantage of the unique tax benefits afforded to you. The FICA Gratuity Credit is a federal tax credit for employers with gratuity-driven employees. This IRS credit allows employers to claim a portion of the FICA taxes paid on employees' gratuities as a credit against their tax liability. On average, restaurants are seeing an IRS credit of $40,0...

Stay informed on the latest developments from the 2024 legislative session and critical compliance issues affecting Washington's hospitality sector. Learn about the key focus areas, including budget adjustments, AI, and gift card redemption. Protect your business from class-action lawsuits by attending our members-only webinar, "Salary Transparency Unveiled: Navigating New Job Posting Policies," o...

This video provides crucial updates on new egg legislation and the impact on egg prices. Additionally, uncover the rising class-action lawsuits due to non-compliance with the state's pay transparency requirements for job postings and learn how to avoid hefty penalties. Gain insights from employment attorney Catherine Morisset from Fisher Phillips, who will offer expert advice on navigating these r...

A ransomware group compromised MGM Resorts by logging into LinkedIn, finding an employee and calling the help desk. After that, everything from hotel room digital keys to slot machines was affected. Even websites for its many properties went offline. Guests found themselves waiting in hours-long lines to check in and get physical room keys and handwritten receipts. This will focus on specific cybe...

Washington employers, stay ahead of litigation with our essential guide to the state's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act—mandatory for those with 15+ employees! Avoid fines by ensuring your job postings are compliant with the latest pay transparency requirements. Discover exclusive resources on the members-only site, including how to access your login for first-timers. Plus, unlock our new wage and...

Missed the latest Hill Climb? No worries! Over 100 Washington Hospitality Association members joined us to tackle key legislative issues - and you can catch up on all the action. Dive into the full replay and crucial issue briefs on our members-only site. Stay alert for action calls against industry-threatening proposals, like the natural gas ban and changes to UI benefits. Discover how the HERO h...

Hospitality Innovation Labs Roger Beaudoin explains how managers delegate, but true leaders empower their teams to perform at a high level. In the presentation, he demonstrates how to lead by example, recognize and nurture talent, reward additional responsibility and execute accountability to deliver amazing guest experiences and elevate the members' organization. Hospitality Innovation Labs provi...

Washington hospitality industry, it's time to make your voice heard! ⏰ Hill Climb is just around the corner – register now to influence crucial legislative proposals. From the debate over gift cards and natural gas bans, to the FTC's proposed rule eliminating service fees, your participation is vital. These changes could cost restaurants $3.5 billion! Add your opposition easily via our website. P...