Foundation Events - Oklahoma Restaurant Association

Foundation Events

The ORA is proud to host annual events that support the Oklahoma Hospitality Foundation and its financial goals, from wine dinners to educational seminars. Don't miss the next event!

Oklahoma ProStart® Student Invitational
Canceled for 2021
February 24-25, 2022

ProStart® students will wow the crowd with culinary and management skills.

Odyssey de Culinaire
July 15, 2021, Skirvin Hilton Hotel, OKC
July 22, 2021, River Spirit Casino & Resort, Tulsa

Benefit dinners that create collaboration among Oklahoma City and Tulsa chefs working alongside culinary students.

Oklahoma ProStart® Teacher Bootcamp
Date TBA

All ProStart® teachers should attend this educational event.

Thirst for a Cause
Date TBA

This benefit features over 30 wineries and raises money for restaurant employees with urgent medical needs.

Hospitality Awards
November 8, 2021

This event pays tribute to the backbone of the restaurant industry - the restaurant employees.

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ORA Marketing Partnerships - 2021

11.17.20

The ORA 2021 Strategic Partnership and Marketing Program provides an “at a glance” annual review of ORA’s event calendar and marketing opportunities. It gives you the chance to plan in advance, allocate your marketing budget more effectively. Check out Key Club Partner status! For more information download your copy of the best hospitality marketing program around, or contact Patti Colley at patti@okrestaurants.com or 405.942.8181.

Governor Stitt's Latest Executive Orders

12.14.20

Governor Stitt's Latest Executive Orders At his press conference last week, Governor Stitt announced his new Emergency Executive Order would include additional mandates affecting the hospitality industry. The order will take effect on Monday, December 14, and includes the issues below which affect our industry. Read more about the Governor's new executive order here.

Oklahoma Restaurant Promise

04.29.20

The ORA is proud to announce its Oklahoma Restaurant Promise (ORP) campaign. The objective of the ORP is to help restaurants instill confidence with customers as they choose to return to dine-in service at Oklahoma restaurants. The Promise communicates your restaurant's pledge for the safety of your staff and customers, by each following the Promise.

Open Up & Recover Safely (OURS) Plan

06.05.20

Oklahoma has implemented a three-phased approach to open Oklahoma’s economy back up, and is currently in Phase 3 as of June 1, 2020. Click here to view the most up-to-date restaurant and bar guidelines.