Most business transactions are relationship based, especially in the restaurant industry. We create multiple networking opportunities for Associate Members:

• Invitation to our Annual Member Reception.
• Opportunity to volunteer, play and/or sponsor our annual Golf Tournament.
• Opportunity to volunteer, display or sponsor SFChefsFoodWine in August on Union Square.
• Invitation to participate on a GGRA Committee like Education, Membership or Golf.
• Teaching a seminar or class on an area of interest to restaurateurs. We promote the class, find space for the class, and manage attendance.

The product and service of an Associate Member can be presented to Restaurant Members by utilizing the following opportunities:

• Listing by company, product or service, and 3 key words in GGRA's web Services Guide. You also have 150 words of promotional text in which you can advertise specials, events, etc.
• Writing an article for the GGRA newsletter. The article is educational in nature, and presents the author's name and contact information. The article is posted on the GGRA website under Latest News.
• Keeping GGRA staff informed about new product or service offerings as we make member referrals on a daily basis.
• Utilizing the Member Offer Program by e-mail or direct mail. Please click Read More...>> below for details on this program.
• Proposing a benefit program for the Group Purchasing Discount Program.
• Adding an event to our Calendar page.

Take advantage of the cost savings programs:

• Do you have your own utility service? This year we are excited to announce a new partnership with PG&E on energy savings programs. For example, a simple rate review may create savings of $1,000 or more per year by moving to the best available rate. We have a cost savings program for natural gas with Commercial Energy of California. Please click here for more information on the PG&E Energy Savings Program. Please click here for more information on the Natural Gas Program
• Do you accept credit cards? Our program offers net exchange rates and very low transaction fees. Click here to read more.
• Do you have employees? If so, our local, state and federal tax credit program will allow you to realize tax credits. Click here to read more.
• We offer a customizable employee manual which is free to all members and updated every January. In a difficult economy we are seeing a rising number of employee claims against their former employer. Protect yourself with a thorough and current employee manual. Please click here for more information.
• We partner with HR Ideas to reduce certification cost for Prevention of Workplace Harassment as required for all supervisors every 2 years. To watch for upcoming seminars, please click here.