Southwest Missouri Restaurant Association Chapter

11/27/2025

We appreciate your hospitality, Michelle, and your family, for hosting a wonderful Thanksgiving meal in Branson.

08/05/2025

Join us at Freemont Hills Country Club for the Springfield Restaurant Association Annual Golf Tournament, presented by SGC Foodservice our premier fundraising and networking event of the year. ⛳

Enjoy 18 holes on one of Springfield’s most scenic courses, along with exciting contests, raffle prizes, and food and drinks from Industry favorites. This is your chance to connect with fellow restaurant owners, vendors, and community partners while supporting a great cause.

Tournament highlights:

🏌️‍♂️Shotgun start format
⛳ Hole-in-one and putting contests
🤝Sponsor giveaways and raffle prizes
🍔Awards lunch and networking reception

Proceeds benefit scholarships, workforce development, and advocacy efforts for Springfield’s hospitality industry.

Spots fill up fast register your team or become a sponsor today!

https://www.morestaurants.org/events/southwest-missouri-golf-tournament-

08/02/2024

Join SpotOn and the National Restaurant Association on August 8, 2024, at 2 PM for a webinar on optimizing restaurant labor costs! Industry leaders will share strategies for leveraging technology to navigate economic and regulatory pressures. Learn proven tactics to streamline operations, boost productivity, and balance employee satisfaction with fiscal responsibility. Don’t miss it!

You can register for the webinar here: https://www.bigmarker.com/NationalRestaurantShow/Revolutionize-Labor-Management-for-Profitability?utm_bmcr_source=SpotOn

07/23/2024

What an incredible day at our golf tournament! The event was a huge success, and we couldn't have asked for better weather—beautiful skies and perfect conditions for a round of golf.

Everyone had a blast, from seasoned pros to enthusiastic amateurs, enjoying the fun, and some impressive swings!

A massive shoutout to our presenting sponsor, SGC Foodservice who made this event possible and to our Gold, Silver, Hole, and Beverage Cart Sponsors, Ronnoco Coffee, M & H Gas inc, Novella's Kitchen, Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association, Heartland Payment Systems, Hotel Vandivort, and Best Refrigeration Co., Inc. Sales & Service. Your support and generosity were instrumental in creating such a fantastic day for everyone involved.

Here's to more great tournaments in the future! Thank you to everyone who came out and contributed to making this day a hole-in-one success! 🥳🏌️

07/22/2024

What a great day for a golf tournament. Salvatore's Fresh Ristorante Italiano, thank you for joining us!!

Enjoying the Southwest Missouri Restaurant Association Chapter golf tournament today with my kitchen manager and 2 friends from the restaurant so fun!

07/22/2024

The Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association is in Springfield MO supporting the Southwest Association golf tournament!

This is what we do as the Missouri Restaurant Association!!

Buddy Lahl Alan Kneeland Kim Halloran

07/22/2024

It's golf tournament day!

The players have arrived and ready to swing. Good luck today, teams!

07/18/2024

Only 4 days until the Southwest Golf Tournament at Fremont Hills sponsored by SGC Foodservice

Join us Monday July 22, registration starts at 10:00am and shotgun starts at 11:00am.

Come play on the greens with us and sign up below!
https://web.morestaurants.org/events/SWMRA-Golf-Tournament-2024-1553/details

07/17/2024

Join us in August!! You won't want to miss this summer board meeting in Branson.

The 2024 Missouri Restaurant Association Summer Board Meeting is August 11th through the 12th in Branson MO at the Thousand Hill Resort! 🥳

If you would like to attend, contact the Kansas City Office, (816) 753-5222 or contact through email at [email protected]

07/08/2024

A huge thank you to Best Refrigeration Co., Inc. Sales & Service for becoming the Beverage Cart Sponsor for the SWMRA Golf Tournament!!

We can't wait to see you guys, 14 more days!

Click on the link below to sign up:
https://web.morestaurants.org/events/SWMRA-Golf-Tournament-2024-1553/details

07/05/2024

Springfield Community!!

Only a few more days left to register for the Southwest Golf Tournament!!

Meet us at Fremont Hills Country Club, July 22 at 10:00am to check in and buy mulligans, raffle tickets, and check out the auction table!

We are ready for this event and can’t wait to see you on the greens!

If you would like to register, click on the link below
https://web.morestaurants.org/events/SWMRA-Golf-Tournament-2024-1553/details

07/04/2024

Happy Fourth of July!

🇺🇸 Today is all about celebrating our nation's independence with some BBQ, quality time with family and friends, and of course, spectacular fireworks! Let's make it a day to remember.

From all of us at the Southwest Missouri Restaurant Association, we wish you a safe and joyful holiday. Enjoy the festivities! 🎉❤️🤍💙

Let us know in the comments how you celebrated Fourth of July and tell us your top BBQ Restaurant in Springfield!!