Presentation Recap | Restaurants: Regulatory Guidance & Re-opening Strategies

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May 31, 2020

This roundtable discussion brought together members of the local restaurant industry for a presentation by Melissa Fleischut, president & CEO of the New York State Restaurant Association, covering recent regulatory updates impacting the industry, plus tips and best practices as restaurants prepare to reopen. This program is designed to provide an opportunity for dialogue among participants.

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