Why Join the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association

The SCRLA represents an industry comprising over 13,000 foodservice and lodging establishments in the state of South Carolina with total sales in excess of $8 billion and provide more jobs (240,000+) than any other non-government employer in the state.

 

Members can count on the SCRLA to advocate for favorable laws and regulations, to promote the industry, and to provide a network to meet their peers. Membership in the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association means being a part of the only organization in the state solely devoted to promoting and protecting the interests of the hospitality industry. Membership includes a host of benefits, all centered around our continuing efforts to be the leading advocate and resource for education, political action, information and services for our industry and our community.

SCRLA membership also pays off in real dollars by offering members substantial discounts on the products and services they need to operate their businesses effectively.

The SCRLA represents all hospitality businesses throughout the state. Membership is open to any firm or corporation actively engaged in the foodservice and lodging business including purveyors of goods and services.

Restaurant division membership consists of restaurants, commercial foodservice, nightclubs, bars, private clubs and others types of businesses that sell food to the public.  Membership in the restaurant division also includes free membership in the National Restaurant Association and our restaurant chapters Allied memberships are available for any business providing goods or services to foodservice operators.

Hotel and lodging division memberships consists of hotels, motels, inns, bed & breakfasts, resorts and short-term condominium rental companies.  Membership in the hotel and lodging division also includes membership in the American Hotel & Lodging Association for lodging properties with at least 50 room or more, and is available to those properties under 50 rooms.  Membership includes our lodging chapters in Columbia, Myrtle Beach, and Greenville.  Allied memberships are available for any business providing goods or services to the lodging industry. Membership in the SCRLA is an essential investment in your future. The SCRLA places you in the heart of a dynamic association, which represents the broad spectrum of the hospitality industry. Membership includes full access to the associations services including, SCRLA sponsored workshops and educational programs, association newsletters and communications, links to member's own website, and access to membership database.

The combined voice of our members is far more influential than any single individual at both the legislative and regulatory levels. Together we can achieve what would be impossible on our own, our membership is unified for strength!  Won't you become a part of the mainstream of our industry and help strengthen the industry even more by becoming a member?  Click on the links above for more information about the benefits of membership.

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