For a young Michael Barrett, one summer job was all it took to be “bitten” by the hospitality bug. Since that seasonal gig working for his Uncle Bob at the Pine Crest Inn in North Carolina, Mike has truly had a lifetime of achievement in the hospitality industry.
An Erie, Pa. native, Mike began his pursuit of lifelong education at...
The PRLA annually honors exceptional members of the hospitality industry for their leadership, commitment, and service to the industry and community. PRLA is proud to recognize the following individuals and businesses for their innovation, dedication, and success.
Future of the Industry - Abbe Sterne
Operations & Events Manager, Rittenhouse Hotel & Founder, Fooding Forward
Abbe Sterne is on a mission. Her goal...
Now in its 17th year, the Excellence in Food Safety Awards honor members who exceed the standards of food safety and sanitation. Food safety is of utmost importance to the foodservice industry and this award recognizes our members who make the commitment, day-in and day-out, to go beyond the industry’s already high standards of food safety and sanitation. The...
This information is provided by Drug Free Workplace PA and based on industry best practices. Drug Free Workplace PA does not offer legal advice. If you are unsure of a procedure or policy, please check with an attorney who specializes in employment law. Drug Free Workplace PA, drugfreeworkplacepa.org, offers a range of free services to employers interested in establishing...
It has been almost two years since medical marijuana has been available in Pennsylvania. As reported in a Legal Docket article last summer, Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Act allows patients with certain medical conditions and their caretakers to obtain certification to purchase medical marijuana. When enacted, the Medical Marijuana Act recognized 17 “serious medical conditions” for which medical marijuana could...
CBD-infused cooking and cocktails led the 2019 National Restaurant Association’s What’s Hot culinary forecast. But what exactly is CBD and why is it everywhere?
What is CBD?
CBD, short for cannabidiol, is a chemical compound found in the cannabis or hemp plant. CBD won’t make you high, that’s a different chemical called THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). CBD may have other health benefits, but...
Purchase high-quality oil. With the flood of CBD products on the market, you will have to do a little research to find the best CBD oil companies. Look for a reliable provider with a good reputation. Avoid products that make sweeping health claims or ridiculously low prices. Consumer Reports’ “How to Shop for CBD” offers eight pointers for the...
State Items
Fall session begins
The House & Senate have returned to Harrisburg for the fall legislative session. A busy agenda is ahead with some of the following key issues slated for consideration:
Criminal justice reform
Election reform
Gun control/reform legislation
Child sex abuse statute of limitations
Minimum Wage—this fall and on
The legislature returned to session on September 17 for its fall...
What made you decide to run for office?
I’ve always been deeply involved in my community, from my time in the Scouts when I was young, to seven years representing my neighborhood as a local elected official. When this state House seat became open in 2018, I was actively working in the district as a beverage wholesaler. This meant I...
A recent Emailage report reveals 48 percent of small businesses think they’re not big enough to be a target of online fraud. However, Verizon’s 2018 Data Breach Investigations reported that 61 percent of data breach victims are small businesses.
While large corporations house large amounts of data, they are also capable of supporting their data center with the necessary protections....
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