The Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Association is a non-profit membership trade group dedicated to education and programming. We were founded in 1920 and serve as the chapter for the Greater Cincinnati foodservice industry. The GCRA represents over 300 member firms including restaurants and trade companies, which provide products, equipment, and services to the hospitality industry. Our membership includes restaurants and purveyors in Northern Kentucky and Southern Indiana and in five counties in the Greater Cincinnati Area which include Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton and Warren.

Products & Services
With your membership, you will have the opportunity to save money through many cost effective programs.

• Workers' Compensation - Save on our group rate.
• Greater Cincinnati Credit Union - Employee benefit
• Safe4Hours - Hand lotion that kills 99.9% of bacteria and germs
• ServSafe Classes - This all-inclusive seminar trains, tests, and certifies. This program meets all the certification requirements established by the state of Ohio.
• Scholarships - Given every year to members who want to further their education
• Insurance Programs - Various programs available to save money
• Credit Card and Payroll Processing - discounts given to members
• Music Licensing Discount Program - Members can save up to 22%

Events

• Taste of Cincinnati – Held every year on Memorial Weekend, this culinary event is the oldest, continuously running culinary arts event in the nation, and one of the largest three day street festivals.
• Scholarship Reception/Board of Director Installation – This event introduces our new Board of Directors and honors the scholarship recipients.
• Annual Political Action Committee Cigar Dinner – This event is held at the Montgomery Inn Boathouse to raise money for PAC.
• Golf Outing – This event is held every year to raise money for scholarships while enjoying a wonderful day of golf with industry peers.
• Lunch & Learn – Short lunch events to educate members on industry services.
• Membership meetings with speakers – Educational events held for our members.
• Special events at the Midwest Culinary Institute – Educational and social events held for our members.

Getting Involved with GCRA
The Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Association looks forward to welcoming you as a member.

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