ADVOCACY
Your Industry.
Your Voice.
The ORHA is pro-business on local, state and federal issues important to our members’ bottom lines.
Our approach to working with government officials is non-partisan. The ORHA respects all views and regularly meets with members of both governing parties to best represent Ohio's restaurant & hospitality industry.
ADVOCACY UPDATE
Our members receive a monthly email with the latest in state and federal advocacy updates. From timely memos to bill tracking, ORHA members hear it first. Read last months Advocacy Update.
OHIO SALES TAX HOLIDAY
Between Aug. 1 - Aug. 14, restaurants are included and required to participate in the Sales Tax Holiday. The holiday applies to on-premises sales and all tangible items priced $500 or less. Get the full details below.
NEW ONLINE LIQUOR LICENSING
Ohio's Division of Liquor Control launched the Ohio Permit & Licensing (OPAL) program. Applications for new liquor permits will now be housed online along with permit renewals and applications for temporary permits.