Event Name:

Hospitality Day & A Tasteful Affair Legislative Reception

Event Type(s):

Event

Description:

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The "Tasteful Affair" Legislative Reception will take place April 25, 2023 at the Embassy Suites OKC Downtown Medical Center.

The hospitality industry is the driving force in Oklahoma’s economy, generating enormous tax revenues, providing jobs for hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans, and giving time and money back to their communities. At the same time, it’s vital that we maintain good relations with legislators so that our perspective on various bills and issues is given thoughtful consideration.

On April 25, 2023 members of the Oklahoma Restaurant Association, Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association, and Oklahoma Travel Industry Association will join forces for Hospitality Day at the Capitol, a members-only event where we will spend time speaking to legislators about issues facing our industry.

Then we'll mingle with more than 500 members and legislators while we do what we do best - show these leaders Oklahoma hospitality! - at a bigger and better-than-ever “A Tasteful Affair” Legislative Reception. 2023 marks the 34th anniversary of "A Tasteful Affair" and will feature several of Oklahoma’s finest restaurants showcasing their culinary tastings and craft beer at what is heralded as the state’s most successful and best-attended legislative reception.

Legislative Reception Pricing
$75/person

Parking
Free parking is available in the parking lot at the hotel.

Event Date:

4/25/2023

Event Time:

2:30 PM - 7:00 PM Central

Location:

Embassy Suites OKC Downtown Medical Center
741 N Phillips Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
UNITED STATES

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Contact Person:

Lacey Pierson
(phone: 4059428181)

Details:

Schedule

*At the Oklahoma State Capitol: 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd., OKC, OK 73105*
	1:20 p.m. Arrive at the Senate Caucus Chamber - Room 535 Upon arrival, association staff will provide members with a copy of the Issue Briefing document which they may review prior to the actual briefing session. New this year, members will get to hear from legislators and participate in a Q&A session. Parking at Capitol: Park in the east parking lot and enter the Capitol through the east doors or Park in the South lot and access the Capitol through the south entrance
	1:30 p.m. Welcome Comments
	1:45 p.m. Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell addresses ORA / OHLA / OTIA with Q&A Session
	2:00 p.m. Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat addresses ORA / OHLA / OTIA with Q&A Session
	2:15 p.m. House Speaker Charles McCall addresses ORA / OHLA / OTIA / with Q&A Session
	2:30 p.m. Best Practices when Visiting with Legislators by ORA CEO James Leewright
	2:40 p.m. Issue Briefing and Talking Notes with James Leewright and Julia Jernigan
	3:15 p.m. Visit Legislators Members will travel to the designated Chamber and talk to their assigned Legislator
	3:15 p.m. Visit Legislators Members will travel to the designated Chamber and talk to their assigned Legislators
	4:25 p.m. Group Picture / Debriefing Meet on 2nd Floor Staircase located across from the Lt. Governor's Office for a group picture and quick debriefing
	4:35 p.m. Release for A Tasteful Affair Legislative Reception
At the Embassy Suites OKC Downtown Medical Center, OKC, OK 73104
	5:00 - 7:00pm “A Tasteful Affair” Legislative Reception ($75/ticket) During the largest and best-attended legislative reception in the state, members have the opportunity to establish new relationships and strengthen existing ties while connecting on important issues. Join us and take advantage of the opportunity to gain access to some of Oklahoma's most influential policy-makers while enjoying culinary tastings of Oklahoma’s best restaurants and Oklahoma craft beers! Free parking is available in the parking lot at the hotel.

Nearby Hotel Accommodations
Although there is no room block with this event, you are more than welcome to book a stay with our host location, Embassy Suites Downtown Medical Center, by clicking here.