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New Member Orientation
Thank you for joining and welcome to the Pennsylvania Restaurant Association! You have a strong ally in the Pennsylvania Restaurant Association, who has been fighting and lobbying to protect your interests since 1937. Our association provides opportunities for all industry members - employers and employees - to get involved, build relationships with lawmakers and become politically savvy. The Pennsylvania Restaurant Association is your resource for advocacy and representation. You have made our organization even stronger by joining!
PRA at a Glance
- Non- profit Trade Association representing Pennsylvania's Restaurant & Foodservice Industry
- Founded in 1937
- 18 PRA Chapters statewide
- Currently represent over 2,300 Members
PRA Committees
- Various committess where members work together to help guide the association's work
- Click here to see the different committees and their functions in relation to the PRA
PRA Membership Benefits
PRA Trade Show
- Held in the spring at the David Lawrence Convention located in Pittsburgh
- Buying show - more than $10 million sales conducted on the show floor
- High traffic - over 5,000 attendees with purchase power walk the show floor
- Educational seminars, culinary saloon, Bartending & Culinary competitions & more offered during the show
PRA Chapter Network
- 18 PRA Chapters Statewird
- All PRA members become a member of their local chapter at no additional charge
- Active chapters are governed by a Board of Directors made up of local industry leaders
- Chapter events provide local networking and educational opportunities for members
- Click here to see your local chapter president
PRA Staff
- PRA Professional Staff are located in our state office in Harrisburg, PA
- The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Please see under About PRA, PRA Staff to see contact information
You will receive a new member packet that describes how to get the most from your membership. Money saving discount programs, operational and research assistance, continuing education and networking opportunities - and much more are all at your fingertips with PRA membership. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call 800-345-5353 for assistance.
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