Dawn Renz Faris

The Wisconsin Restaurant Association (WRA) supports the foodservice industry with services and tools to be successful through advocacy, education and communication. As a not-for-profit trade association, WRA represents 1000s of food, beverage and hospitality businesses covering virtually every size and style of establishment. www.wirestaurant.org The Midwest Foodservice Expo -- produced by WRA each March -- is a can't miss industry event featuring exhibits, competitions, well-known speakers, networking events and valuable business training. www.everythingfoodservice.org The WRA Education Foundation -- WRA's 501(c)(3) non-profit -- promotes food service as a professional career path, attracts and educates future leaders and provides affordable, quality training and education for the industry. Programs include: ServSafe® food safety and bartender certification, ProStart® program for high schools, scholarships and endowments, workforce development and educational seminars. The future of the industry starts here. www.wirestaurant.org/ef/index.php