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Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association
2101 Libbie Ave
Richmond, VA 23230
Phone: Phone: 804-288-3065
http://www.vhta.org
The Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association is the unified voice for the restaurant, lodging, travel and hospitality suppliers associations. The association creates value for members by promoting the legislative interests of the industry, providing cooperative marketing and educational opportunities while protecting free enterprise.
Washington Restaurant Association
510 Plum Street SE, Ste 200
Olympia, WA 98501
Phone: Phone: 360-956-7279
http://www.wrahome.com
The Washington Restaurant Association is a member-driven organization that is focused on helping our members succeed. Founded in 1929, the Washington Restaurant Association is the leading business association representing the state’s hospitality industry and we are proud to serve our members.
West Virginia Hospitality and Travel Association
PO Box 2391
Charleston, WV 25328
Phone: Phone: 304-342-6511
http://www.wvhta.com
The West Virginia Hospitality & Travel Association (WVHTA) is the official voice of the food service, lodging, convention and visitors bureaus, and travel industries in the state. The WVHTA represents the hospitality and travel industry's interests to both governmental and private sectors.
Wisconsin Restaurant Association
2801 Fish Hatchery Rd
Madison, WI 53713
Phone: Phone: 608-270-9950
http://www.wirestaurant.org
In existence since 1933, the Wisconsin Restaurant Association is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to supporting the foodservice industry. WRA membership includes thousands of foodservice businesses representing virtually every size and style of establishment in the state. Restaurateur members include fine dining establishments, mom-and-pop supper clubs, small cafes, fast food outlets, corporate chain restaurants, institutional food service operations, catering businesses and hotel and motel food services, to name a few. In addition to restaurateur and food service operators, WRA has hundreds of Supplier Associate Members that provide goods and services to the restaurant industry.
Wyoming Lodging & Restaurant Association
PO Box 1003
Cheyenne, WY 82003
Phone: Phone: 307-634-8816
http://www.wlra.org
The Wyoming Hospitality and Retail Network consists of the Wyoming Lodging and Restaurant Association, Wyoming Retail Association, and Wyoming Travel Industry Coalition. Their goal is to continuously develop and sustain the best possible environment for Wyoming's lodging, retail, travel, food and beverage industries. They provide effective legislative representation, employee education/training programs, value-added supplier discounts, and industry communication along with networking opportunities for our members.
Small Business Owner Resource Center
Articles on the Small Business Financing Sources, the Small Business Loan Basics, small business loans Checklist and SBA Loans are incredible sources of knowledge for the small business owner.
Credit Report and Credit Score Analysis, how to Read a Personal Credit Report and all about Business Credit cover the intricacies of credit and are required reading for everybody.
The Foundation Grant Directory is a free listing of sources for grants by state. Why not look if there is some free money out there for your business. Hey - you never know!
The Business Loan Application covers every item you will need in your loan package and tells you how to get approved for business loans.
Fire your loan broker and use our Free Business Loans Bank / Lender Directory to find every bank in the country lending to small businesses.
If you are looking to start a business - look no further. Check out the Free Incorporation Guide discussion and the State Incorporation Resource Directory.
