CRA to present an ‘All-Star Lineup’ at 2010 Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo

(SACRAMENTO, Aug. 3, 2010) – The California Restaurant Association will host an All-Star Lineup of industry experts who will speak on a variety of issues confronting the industry in booth No. 2417 at the 2010 Western Food and Hospitality Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center Aug. 14-16.

“We pride ourselves on being able to provide our members with an endless supply of resources and support to improve their businesses, including connecting them with the best of the best experts to answer their questions,” CRA President + CEO Jot Condie said. “The heavy hitters we have lined up for WFHE will provide invaluable information that is essential to what restaurateurs are facing out there today.”

All-Star Lineup Schedule

(Interview opportunities available.)

Aug. 14

11 a.m.
Sharon Sanders / senior stakeholder liaison specialist, Internal Revenue Service /
Everything you need to know about tip reporting and filing Form 8027
1 p.m.
Ryan McNamara / attorney, Call & Jensen / ADA: Defend yourself from predatory lawsuits
3 p.m.
Jeffrey Mayes / attorney, Silver & Freedman /
Translating confusing wage-and-hour regulations (i.e. exempt versus non-exempt employees, overtime, rest and meal periods)

Aug. 15

11:30 a.m.
Craig RexRoad / Blaze Public Relations / How social media can improve your restaurant
1:30 p.m.
Lara Diaz Dunbar and Matt Sutton, CRA Government Affairs + Public Policy staff /
Be heard by legislators on the issues that matter most
3 p.m.
Beth A. Schroeder / attorney, Silver & Freedman /
Translating confusing wage-and-hour regulations (i.e. exempt versus non-exempt employees, overtime, rest and meal periods)

Aug. 16

11:30 a.m.
Matt Sutton and Andrew Casana , CRA Government Affairs + Public Policy staff /
Statewide and Los Angeles-area legislative issues
2 p.m.
Nancy LeBlanc / senior stakeholder liaison specialist, Internal Revenue Service /
Take advantage of valuable tax credits for employers (HIRE Act, health care credits)

The CRA also will be at booth No. 2313, advising existing and prospective members about the importance of CRA membership. The booth also will feature beer tasting courtesy of Yard House restaurants and a prize wheel where visitors can win various items, including gift cards to area restaurants.