LRA Podcast

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Capitol Connection
Episode 6: Legislative Wrap up and Restaurant week Your favorite podcast hosts Stan Harris and Will Dubois recap new bills, LRA, Advocacy, Work and Outcomes of the past few weeks. They continue in the
Testifying–what to do, and what not to do
President & CEO Stan Harris and Director of Government & Public Affairs Will DuBos start the intimidating conversation of what to do if a restaurant operator has to testify infront of a committee. Lis
Advocacy and protection, the best investment you can make
When you become a member of the Louisiana Restaurant Association, it is more than our workers compensation program. With the LRA, youre investing in a network of expert professionals whose mission i
The Ins-and-Outs of Louisiana’s Legislative Sessions
Our CEO Stan Harris and Director of Public & Governmental Affairs Will DuBos chat on this weeks Capitol Connection about how a bill becomes a law, fiscal sessions vs. regular sessions and spending vs
The Century Old Cocktail We’re Drinking Now
Bill Deturk is a cocktail enthusiast, host of WWOZs New Orleans Music Show and Liquor Manager at Rousess on Tchoupitoulas. This week, he teaches us about the official, unofficial cocktail of the Rex
Red Stick Romeo
Michael Boudreauxmet his wife Laura while working catering jobs at Jubans in the late 90s. In this episode, youll hear a never before told story of how a habit led to a bickering match and awe betw
Keeping the Legacy Alive
Zoe Chase is the great granddaughter of the legendary Queen of Creole Cuisine the late Leah Chase. In this episode, we hear her story as a graduate of the New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Inst
Where is she now…LRAEF Scholar Cierra Varnado?
Cierra Varnado is living her dream career as the Director of Research, Development and Quality Assurance at BEC Co-packers in Slidell. She attributes her success in part to her time at NOCCA, the John
Whipping Up Advocacy
LRA Director Mickey Freiberg of A La Carte Foods is the 2022 State Whip to the NRA Public Affairs Conference scheduled for April 25-27 in Washington, D.C. In this episode, Mickey shares the importance
Why You Must Become an Employer of Choice
The pandemic shocked the hospitality industry and caused a shortage of employees during a critical time in recovery. Restaurants are extremely short-staffed, which means restaurant owners are spending