Events

Join MRU at our upcoming events to connect with the people shaping the future of our industry and to gain the insights, resources, and advocacy support that independent restaurants across the Commonwealth rely on. Whether you’re an owner fighting to keep your business thriving, a team member invested in the restaurant community, or a trade professional aligned with our mission, MRU events offer a powerful space to learn, collaborate, and make your voice heard. Our gatherings bring together leaders who’ve secured major wins—from mixed drinks to-go to delivery fee caps and life-saving grant programs—and who continue pushing for fair licensing, expanded outdoor dining, and equitable relief for all operators. By attending, you’re not just staying informed—you’re strengthening a movement that protects the restaurants that define our neighborhoods and fuel our state economy. Join us, build community, and help shape a more vibrant, inclusive, resilient future for Massachusetts hospitality.

  • Round the Regions Western Mass

    Casita 1111 MASS MoCA Way,, North Adams, MA, United States

    Western Massachusetts The event will bring together restaurant owners, operators, employees, allied partners, community organizations, and industry leaders for networking, resource sharing, relationship building, and regional hospitality conversations. Guests will have an opportunity to meet local restaurant and hospitality professionals, learn about MRU resources, and discuss opportunities and challenges affecting businesses throughout Western Massachusetts. For hosting, sponsorship, or partnership inquiries, ...

  • AI Tools in Hospitality Workshop: Customer Journey Mapping: Learn how AI can help uncover operational opportunities

    Boston University School of Hospitality 928 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, United States

    Join MRU for a tailored, hands-on, in-person workshop hosted by Boston University's School of Hospitality exploring how AI can help us work smarter while preserving the personal connections that make hospitality special. In this 90-minute workshop, you'll map your guest's journey, identify missed opportunities to create memorable moments of hospitality, and explore how AI can help improve the guest experience, ...

    $12.51 – $17.85