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On Aug. 8, Ohioans will head to the polls for a special election on Issue 1. If approved, Issue 1 would make changing the state's constitution more difficult. Specifically, the ballot proposal would amend the state constitution, raising the threshold for future constitutional amendments and requiring a 60% supermajority of Ohio voters to pass, instead of the current 50% plus one vote. Additionally, getting on the ballot would require signatures from voters in all 88 counties, as opposed to the 44 county threshold currently in place.rnrnIn putting Issue 1 on the August ballot, Republican lawmakers have said they hope to make it more difficult to amend the constitution in the future, specifically citing efforts underway to put a constitutional amendment legalizing abortion on the November general election ballot. Other supporters of Issue 1-including the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, the Ohio Restaurant Association and the Ohio Hotel and Lodging Association-have cited an anticipated ballot issue to raise the minimum wage next year as the primary reason for their support.rnrnLocal opponents of the issue include Cleveland City Council, Greater Cleveland Congregations, and Northeast Ohio Voter Advocates. In a statement urging Ohioans to vote no on Issue 1, Cleveland City Council said the proposed amendment "would destroy citizen-driven ballot initiatives as we know them, upending Ohioans right to make decisions thereby making it more difficult to amend the state constitution."rnrnJoin us for a forum moderated by Rick Jackson, and hear from both advocates and opponents of State Issue 1.

00:00 Leo Almeida, Director of Government Relations for the American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network Ohio, discusses efforts to increase funding for cancer research, prevention and treatment. 15:30 Kathryn Bronsky, National Policy Manager for the USDA's Plant Protection & Quarantine Program, discusses invasive pests in Ohio. 23:00 Cait Harley, Active Transportation Manager for the Ohio Department of Transportation, provides information about Ohio's bike trails and more. 31:30 John Barker, President & CEO of the Ohio Restaurant Association. 45:00 Duane Casares, CEO of Directions for Youth & Families, discusses a major project on the East side of Columbus his agency has undertaken.

This week on Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley, Britney Ruby Miller joins the podcast! She is the CEO of Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment where she leads a team of 725 employees at the company's 7 luxury steakhouses across Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. Growing up in the family business founded by her father in 1981, she learned the intricacies of the business at a young age. She worked nearly every position over her 20 years in operations while earning a degree at University of Cincinnati and attending Midwest Culinary Institute. In 2011, Britney joined the corporate team. In her tenure, she led the company in growth and expansion, resulting in a 150% increase in revenue. One of her proudest accomplishments is building this team, now 40 strong, 60% of which are women. Under her leadership, Ruby's restaurants have earned national acclaim from Travel + Leisure, Food Network, USAToday, Business Insider, and many others. The impact she and her family are making in the community is perhaps most important to her. As founders of the Jeff Ruby Foundation, they are working to alleviate childhood poverty and improve the foster care system. Britney sits on the Board of the Cincinnati CVB, Ohio Restaurant Association, and is a member of the Young Presidents Organization. She is also pursuing her MBA at Xavier and recently added best-selling author to her resume, with the launch of her memoir, 5 Star Life. SPONSORS -- Our podcast "Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley" is proudly sponsored by: - PROGRESSIVE: Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 29 million drivers who trust Progressive. - PELOTON: Try Peloton Tread risk free with a 30 Day Home Trial. New members only. Not available in remote locations. See additional terms at onepeloton.com/home-trial - The Black Tux: Rent or buy, The Black Tux is the best place to go when you need a tuxedo for a wedding or special night. And right now, when you go to The Black Tux.com/unlocked and use code UNLOCKED to save 10%.

00:00 Show Open / John Barker, President & CEO of the Ohio Restaurant Association. 23:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents topics that include the ongoing corruption trial of former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder; the settlement reached between Bowling Green State University and the parents of hazing victim, Stone Foltz; and Ohio's new Voter I-D law. 48:30 Dr. Patrice Desvigne-Nickens, Medical Officer with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, discusses American Heart Month.

Things have gotten better for most restaurants since the darkest days of the pandemic, but Ohio Restaurant Association president and CEO John Barker tells The Landscape he thinks business will never be quite the same. Barker talks about what has changed with restaurants and customers over the last two-plus years, how establishments are trying to combat staffing shortages, and more.

  Independent restaurant owners face many challenges that are unique to those of large chains. If you work in sales or marketing for the food service industry, you must understand these differences to successfully communicate with Independents.  The best way to learn? Hear the struggles and needs of restaurant owners first-hand. Listen to industry veteran, Laurie Torres, share the ups and downs of restaurant ownership on this episode of the Lead(er) Generation podcast.   About Laurie Torres: Laurie Torres is the Owner of Mallorca, a fine-dining experience in Cleveland, Ohio. She manages the operational and strategic vision of the restaurant, which has been serving Spanish and Portuguese cuisine for 20+ years.  Laurie is instrumental in identifying emerging trends in the food industry. She serves as the President of Cleveland Independents. Plus, she's won multiple industry accolades, including the 2021 Rising Star Award by the Ohio Restaurant Association.

On tonight's show we will talk about the up coming interview with We the People Freedom Convey Ohio organizer Dawn Swinehart Moody (Apr. 3rd Sunday). I will also share the good news that me and my Wife Brooke are expecting a baby. So, I will sit down with my three daughters on today's show and play What Do You Think of the Baby (some good listening fun). We will also talk about the news in the Ohio governor's race. The crazy endorsement for Mike Dewine from the Ohio Restaurant Association. You know....the same people that asked for him to stop killing their businesses during the Covid mandates and shutdowns. I will also address the confrontation with Dewine & Blystone at the Ohio Beef Expo. And lastly, I will address more news when it comes to the fear of stagflation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charles-nash6/message

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00:00 Show Open / John Barker, President & CEO of the Ohio Restaurant Association. 19:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend presents Ohio's two U.S. Senators speaking about the situation with Russia and Ukraine; information about the Child Tax Credit; and Black History Month. 48:30 Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, Director of the Ohio Department of Health, has an update on the pandemic.

President & CEO of the Ohio Restaurant Association joins us to talk about the impact of COVID-19 to Ohio's foodservice industry and the impact of food price inflation. Plus, Dale has an update with Robert Fox of CoBank, Matt visits with Jason Williamson of Williamson Crop Insurance, and Dale has a report with Wesley Haun of Tiger Sul Products. All of that and more thanks to AgriGold!

John Barker, President of The Ohio Restaurant Association, joins Brandon Boxer to discuss the spread of the Omricon variant of COVID-19 and how it is affecting the Columbus restaurant industry.

Bill & Mike Got Your Wednesday Rolling With Justin Bibb Elected As Cleveland's Next Mayor & Talks With Bill Wills - Glenn Youngkin (R) Wins Governor Of Virginia!! What Does It Mean For 2022? - Browns VS Bengals Preview From Former NFL QB Ricky Stanzi - Odell Beckham Sr Posts Video Showing OBJ Is Not The Problem - Baker Is! - Cleveland Beer-Restaurant News From Marc Bona-Cleveland.com - Restaurant Business Talk From John Barker, president and CEO of the Ohio Restaurant Association - "Business Insider" Gregg Stebben Talked now that your life or career or business are changed because of Covid... ...what other common-sense changes should you make? - President Biden has wrapped up his European tour and will be heading back to Washington where he faces a spending bill that is stuck in Congress, and the Federal Reserve looking at possible interest rate hikes-NBC News Radio Rory O'Neill - NBC News Radio National Correspondent Michael Bower had the latest results from the Virginia governors election, along with the Mayor of New York and other contests.

Wednesday, October 20, 2021: Brian Laundrie's belongings have been found in a Florida park, what we know so far about Ohio's Rick Leach and Spencer Williams on The Bachelorette, backup quarterback Case Keenum is confirmed to start for the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, what Cardinals quarterback Kyle Murray said to Myles Garrett about being included in his graveyard decorations, and more on 3News Now with Stephanie Haney. Need a break from bad news? Watch It's All Good (News!) with Stephanie Haney, every Wednesday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmB1DbJvlCA Like this show? Check out the 3 Things to Know with Stephanie Haney podcast: http://wkyc.com/3thingstoknow Connect with Stephanie here: http://twitter.com/_StephanieHaney http://instagram.com/_StephanieHaney http://facebook.com/thestephaniehaney Read more here: Medical examiner called to Carlton Reserve area as Brian Laundrie's parents search for son https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/brian-laundrie-parents-return-to-carlton-reserve/67-29f707f5-afc0-448e-9f6f-6b3e0c649776 COVID-19 booster announcements expected later today https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/fda-booster-rulings/507-3a85f3ba-7de9-44b4-ac55-c0be18a47782 COVID-19 in Ohio: State reports 4,574 new cases in the last 24 hours https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-numbers/coronavirus-ohio-updates/95-e2faeb56-d02a-443a-bcdb-141f2c7fafe8 Restaurants still struggling to come back amid COVID-19 pandemic; To-go style may give businesses an upper hand, Ohio Restaurant Association says https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/northeast-ohio/ohio-restaurant-association-says-to-go-ordering-will-be-most-favorable-in-future/95-8896e5ca-5996-48ff-b281-516327b61478 Meet the two Northeast Ohio natives, Rich Leach and Spencer Williams, vying for Michelle Young's love on 'The Bachelorette' https://www.wkyc.com/article/entertainment/who-is-rick-leach-who-is-spencer-williams-the-bachelorette-michelle-young-what-we-know-about-rick-leach-what-we-know-about-spencer-williams/95-3d0b430d-5762-4d5b-92d9-47ee1cab583f Cleveland Browns QB Case Keenum will start vs. Broncos as Baker Mayfield recovers from shoulder injury https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/nfl/browns/cleveland-browns-qb-case-keenum-will-start-vs-broncos/95-b58500e2-fb4f-4bd8-ab4b-e003df38b54e Watch: Cardinals QB Kyler Murray teases Browns DE Myles Garrett over QB graveyard https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/nfl/browns/myles-garrett-kyler-murray-qb-graveyard-browns/95-35692db5-46a7-4e81-ab2d-61ff23bfc671 Olmsted Falls resident garnering national attention for Halloween display, using the spotlight to raise money for St. Jude's https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/northeast-ohio/olmsted-falls-halloween-display-alan-perkins-st-judes/95-29d2c138-8acd-4c16-980c-93b2ee6eb89b An Ohio groom's loving act, two Parma pups, and an unlikely Halloween duo: Its All Good News https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/its-all-good-news/its-all-good-news/95-a9c6b211-c942-40d2-b855-5091e8d45bc6

It is never easy to work in the restaurant industry. Even before the pandemic, many restaurants were operating in the red, and several of them shuttered their doors permanently during the lockdowns. Now that restaurants have reopened to full capacity, they have a new set of hurdles to leap over. John Barker is the president and CEO of the Ohio Restaurant Association, and he joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss the struggles these restaurants have experienced. One side of the coin is the supply shortage, to the point where some menu items are being dropped temporarily or altogether. Barker says restaurants have had to cut costs in creative ways, even if that means having their menus be all-digital by scanning a QR code with one's smartphone. Another issue has been the labor shortage. Now that many establishments have raised their wages, that topic has not become the issue anymore. Barker says there are tens, if not hundreds of thousands of jobs available, but they are not being taken.

There's no doubt the restaurant industry has taken some major hits over the past 18 months. But today we're talking about ways restaurants were able to adjust their sails during the pandemic and some of the big victories that came from it. From relief grants to policy changes to safety measures for indoor dining, John Barker, President & CEO of the Ohio Restaurant Association, takes us through the innovative legislative solutions that allowed restaurants to stay afloat amidst the pandemic. 

 Tune in to hear how Ohio state government pioneered effective change throughout a nationwide crisis.  (02:10) - Impact in Ohio (05:16) - Legislation (09:18) - Alcohol to go (12:20) - Quantifying profitability (13:46) - Grants (15:34) - Permanent law (17:41) - Availability (18:34) -https://www.ohiorestaurant.org/ ( Ohio Restaurant Association) This podcast is not intended to provide medical or legal advice.  Given the rapidly evolving nature of the pandemic, guidance may change as our understanding of unique challenges that COVID-19 poses within each country, state, and locality evolves. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speaker and do not necessarily represent the opinions of the National Restaurant Association (Association) and its affiliates. The Association does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy or suitability of any information offered, and the listener is encouraged to do their own research and consider the applicability and suitability of the information provided for their own individual circumstances. If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to https://www.restaurant.org/events/learning/podcasts/order-up (Order Up) in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/order-up/id1511211971 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9IcFhHRHhqVQ (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/3SOAkud8tkbaLCaU8W4Ne5 (Spotify) or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/order-up/id1511211971 (Apple Podcasts). It really helps others find the show. https://www.dante32.com/ (Podcast episode production by Dante32.)

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00:00 Show Open / John Barker, President & CEO of the Ohio Restaurant Association. 20:00 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend provides updates on various pieces of legislation at the Statehouse, and presents reports on a court ruling regarding guns at schools and a controversy over the monitoring of residents in homes for the disabled. 46:00 Rick Birt, President of SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions).

Often a vision for retiring from a career in agriculture may be a bit different than most. Options can range from staying on the farm and helping during harvest and planting, just tinkering around the shop, or selling and moving to Florida. Whatever the vision and whatever the profession, having the financial resources to live their best lives during this time is something everyone would agree is important. On this Our Ohio Weekly, hear from one expert who is helping to prepare farmers, agribusinesses and their employees for retirement. 00:00 - Rich Ohde, Regional Vice President of Workplace Solutions for Nationwide, talks about what farmers need to do to plan for retirement. 16:50 - Mike Rowe visited with American Farm Bureau members at AFBF's Virtual Convention earlier this month to talk about his mission of changing the way America looks at skilled labor. 23:50 - Justin and Kristen Dickey talk about fulfilling their farming dreams and their involvement in Ohio Farm Bureau's Young Ag Professionals program "To the Beat of Agriculture". 32:20 - OFBF Vice President of Membership, Paul Lyons talks about the value of membership and how to sign up to join Ohio Farm Bureau and Ohio Restaurant Association's Homa Moheimani gives the details on the Pizza with a Purpose week benefiting ORA's Employee Relief Fund. 42:20 - Find out about Ohio State University Extension's "Farm Office LIVE" webinars from Barry Ward.

00:00 Show Open / Dr. Anahi Ortiz, the Franklin County Coroner, discusses drug overdose deaths. 15:45 John Barker, President & CEO of the Ohio Restaurant Association, talks about the impact of the pandemic on that industry. 33:45 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend takes a look at some of the election results and more. 52:30 Elise Gramlich, President of the Buckeye Blood Club at Ohio State University, discusses the annual Blood Battle with Michigan that is currently underway.

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John Barker- President and CEO at The Ohio Restaurant Association on the 10pm dining out mandate

Since 1920, the Ohio Restaurant Association has proudly served Ohio’s restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry, and our members remain our number one priority. Founded on thought leadership and service, the ORA is focused on finding sound business solutions for our members. In addition to providing a robust selection of cost and time-saving products & services, […]

More than half of the state’s restaurant and bar owners say they’re concerned their businesses will permanently close within the next nine months, according to a survey released earlier this month by the Ohio Restaurant Association. COVID-19 restrictions have already forced a number of Columbus eateries out of business, but others are finding creative ways to stay afloat.

More than half of the state’s restaurant and bar owners say they’re concerned their businesses will permanently close within the next nine months, according to a survey released earlier this month by the Ohio Restaurant Association. COVID-19 restrictions have already forced a number of Columbus eateries out of business, but others are finding creative ways to stay afloat.

00:00 Show Opening / Jeff Pullin, Public Information Officer for COTA, discusses adjustments being made by the public transportation service during the pandemic 18:30 Courtesy of our sister station, WBNS 10-TV, Tracy Townsend talks with incoming Ohio State University President Kristina Johnson. 26:00 Portions of the announcement from Governor Mike DeWine and Health Director Dr. Amy Acton that she is stepping down from her post to become the Governor's Chief Health Advisor. 40:15 John Barker, President & CEO of the Ohio Restaurant Association, with an update on how restaurants are doing since reopening.

Arguably the hardest hit industry during this pandemic has been the restaurants and bars. John Barker is the president of the Ohio Restaurant Association, and he talked about the soft reopening of some restaurants on May 15th and the 21st, and he discussed the difficulty the entire industry has dealt with.

:17 - Arguably the hardest hit industry during this pandemic has been the restaurants and bars. John Barker is the president of the Ohio Restaurant Association, and he talked about the soft reopening of some restaurants on May 15th and the 21st, and he discussed the difficulty the entire industry has dealt with. 7:04 - How does this current pandemic compare to the one in 1918, and how does it contrast? Dr. Tara Smith from Kent State University looked at these outbreaks especially the current one, if we’ll live with this Coronavirus forever, and the complexity of the virus. 13:25 - The adjustments across the country from small businesses to education continue, and that’s no different from what’s happening in Ohio. State representative from the 38th district, Bill Roemer, discussed how Ohio is being creative in these avenues. 19:08 - Food banks across the country are seeing their visitations up and inventory low. Raven Gayheart from the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank called in to talk about how busy they’ve been trying to feed the needs of the community.

The first installment of a new segment we call "A Few Minutes Moore." Rob Moore of Scioto Analysis reflects on the recent Prognosis Ohio episode featuring John Barker of the Ohio Restaurant Association. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Prognosis Ohio on Twitter at @prognosisohio.

Dan Skinner talks with John Barker, President of the Ohio Restaurant Association about how the trade association, which represents the state's more than 23,000 restaurants is preparing for a safe reopening of Ohio's restaurants. Show notes and links mentioned in the show are available at WCBE.org under the Podcast Experience tab.

On today's 21 News podcast, anchor Derek Steyer talks with the president and CEO of the Ohio Restaurant Association, John Barker. It has been more than a month since all bars and restaurants closed for except carry out, how will these establishments rebound?What are others doing to get through during these tough times?What does the future hold for dining in?Tune in to find out what the odds of your favorite restaurant and bar making it through the pandemic.

John Barker is the president and CEO of the Ohio Restaurant Association, and he joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss how his group is trying to help those in need of assistance. With such a large number of employees out of work in hospitality, the Ohio Employee Relief Fund is trying to assist those most affected.

:17 - With flu and cold season still going on, as well as an allergy season affecting the vulnerable, how do we know what is COVID-19 and what is just the spring sniffles? Dr. Debbie Plate from Cleveland Clinic-Akron General answered some of those questions, which dealt with a high fever and chest complications like no one typically experiences. She also touched on social distancing and the use (or lack thereof) of anti-inflammatory drugs. 9:20 - Dr. Richard Londraville is a microbiologist from the University of Akron, and he discussed some additional testing for COVID-19, which deals with testing the antibodies. He also talked about what he and the medical community have learned about the virus in the last couple of weeks, from the spreading to the social distancing measures. 18:54 - John Barker is the president and CEO of the Ohio Restaurant Association, and he joined the Ray Horner Morning Show to discuss how his group is trying to help those in need of assistance. With such a large number of employees out of work in hospitality, the Ohio Employee Relief Fund is trying to assist those most affected.

Columbus Perspective for Sunday, April 5, 2020 00:00 Intro / Jeff Pullin, Public Information Officer for COTA, talks about changes made because of the coronavirus pandemic. 11:00 David Pepper, Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party, discusses the still in-progress Primary Election. 31:15 John Barker, President of the Ohio Restaurant Association, talks about the pandemic's impact on his industry 50:17 Dr. Carlos Del Rio with the Infectious Diseases Society of America, with fact vs. fiction about COVID-19.

John Barker- President and CEO at The Ohio Restaurant Association- how they are dealing with Corona Virus

00:00 - Food trends are changing rapidly as more and more consumers are choosing to have their groceries and their favorite restaurant food delivered right to their door. What impact does this have on the overall food system and how is the food service industry adapting to meet consumer needs? The Ohio Restaurant Association joins Ty Higgins to answer that question. 23:50 - A small gesture went a long way for a Young Ag Professional after a visit with her Congressman, hear that story To The Beat of Agriculture. 32:20 - A veterinarian shares how she handles tough conversations with those outside of agriculture. 42:20 - And Warren Co. Farm Bureau recently helped local youth and those in need in their community.

You and I spent just under 21 billion dollars last year eating out. That’s the estimated sales figure for Ohio’s more than 22,000 eating and drinking establishments. We enjoyed meals at little diners at country crossroads and at Wendy’s, Bob Evans’ and other major chains and we supported more than half-a-million people in who Ohio work in the industry. Today, John Barker of the Ohio Restaurant Association, joins Ohio Farm Bureau’s Adam Sharp to talk all things restaurants, this week, on Town Hall Ohio.

Natalie Walston, communications director at the Ohio Restaurant Association, joins us to discuss best practices and key factors for building and managing a successful restaurant. 

This week, Steve Christensen AKA The Ice Cream Bloke chats to Bradie Berry of the Ohio Restaurant Association who is hosting the Mid America Restaurant Expo this weekend. Formally NAPICS - The MARX is quite a change up with more booths, people and presentations. For more info go to www.midamericarestaurantexpo.com

Today’s guest on the show is Jamie Richardson, the Vice President of Government and Shareholder relations at White Castle Systems, Inc., the Chairman of the Ohio Restaurant Association, and a family-owned business advocate. “It's 95 years ago that the epicenter of all cravings was launched, and we’re going better and bigger and having more fun than ever.” White Castle is celebrating its 95th birthday this year – and its 95th year as a family-owned business. Jamie is an advocate for family-owned businesses. He believes it is important for family-owned businesses to share their story with thought leaders and lawmakers, whether that's at the state level or the federal level, to ensure that lawmakers consider the impact that new policies might have on family-owned businesses. Jamie believes that family businesses are unique in a number of ways. “They are very distinctive… because a lot of the the businesses that are known for treating their team members well… tend to be family businesses.” Being family-owned gives them the freedom and flexibility to make good decisions for the long haul. Family-owned businesses are less likely to get caught up in what Jamie calls “the sudden tug” in an emergency. “We feel it gives us an anchor and we call it the base of all metaphysics here in Castle Land.” Jamie is also a great networker, which comes down to being a great friend. Jamie approaches community engagement and networking events as opportunities to make new friends, and that opens him up to connect and start helping them more easily. Jamie engages with local communities, professional communities and charitable communities because it opens him up to a more diverse network of friends from different industries, different backgrounds, different worldviews and different perspectives. When you start to listen to people and genuinely appreciate them, then networking can begin to unlock some doors. “The greatest part of networking is about friendships, and part of that friendship is being a good listener.” Since 2008, Jamie has seen bigger barriers to entry in the foodservice industry, and more restaurants are going out of business. These barriers are put in place by regulators at the local, state and federal level – often with good intentions – and it puts a strain on an industry that already operates with compressed margins. The impact of regulation is real. The struggle to remain profitable is only made more difficult by the fact that these threats are often more external than they are the result of a foodservice company’s own decisions. “We think it's our responsibility to focus on being good citizens and let them know what the real world looks like.” I appreciate Jamie for taking the time to talk to me. He’s a great person and a great friend, and that has taken him a long way in his career.   Resources: Get in touch with Jamie on LinkedIn   Production & Development for Improv Is No Joke by Podcast Masters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's podcast is all about restaurants. We talk with John Barker, CEO of the Ohio Restaurant Association, about what's worrying the state's restaurateurs, including why most are against a minimum wage hike. We also touch on whether tipping should be banished, how fast-casual is shaking up dining, and advice for those looking to open their own restaurant (and why they maybe shouldn't do it).

This week's podcast is all about restaurants. We talk with John Barker, CEO of the Ohio Restaurant Association, about what's worrying the state's restaurateurs, including why most are against a minimum wage hike. We also touch on whether tipping should be banished, how fast-casual is shaking up dining, and advice for those looking to open their own restaurant (and why they maybe shouldn't do it).