Allied Membership
Establishing your brand as a reliable authority and champion within the industry
Earning trust, strengthening long-term connections, and gaining recognition in a targeted industry doesn’t happen overnight. There’s no quick fix. However, becoming an Allied Member of the Missouri Restaurant Association is a strategic way to show your dedication to our mission and your support of the restaurant, food service, and hospitality community. Membership also provides valuable opportunities to increase your brand’s visibility while enjoying a variety of exclusive benefits.
With three convenient tiers to choose from, you can select the level of engagement that best matches your business needs and budget. See the breakdown below.
- Specialized coverage in one region of Missouri (Greater Kansas City, Greater St. Louis, Mid-Missouri, Southwest Missouri, South East Missouri)
- Basic business listing in digital Vendor Directory & Member's Buyers Guide
- Opportunity to include an offer in MRA's Member Exclusive Savings Program
- Exclusive Invitations to member-only networking events, webinars, seminars & more
- 20% Off All MRA Ticketed Events
- Early Access to Event Sponsorship
- Specialized coverage across the state of Missouri
- Basic business listing in digital Vendor Directory & Member's Buyers Guide
- Opportunity to include an offer in MRA's Member Exclusive Savings Program
- Promotional spotlight opportunity via MRA e-mail or social media.
- Exclusive Invitations to member-only networking events, webinars, seminars & more
- 20% Off All MRA Ticketed Events
- Early Access to Event Sponsorship
- Specialized coverage across the state of Missouri
- Basic business listing in digital Vendor Directory & Member's Buyers Guide
- Opportunity to include an offer in MRA's Member Exclusive Savings Program
- Promotional spotlight opportunity via MRA e-mail or social media.
- Exclusive Invitations to member-only networking events, webinars, seminars & more
- 20% Off All MRA Ticketed Events
- Early Access to Event Sponsorship
- Special access opportunities and potential for revenue share partnership
- Logo Placement on all MRA Communications
- Complimentary AI Marketing Affinity Campaign - Valued at $500
- Recognition of Logo and Branding with the MRA Education Foundation
The Heart of the Industry represents the highest level of Industry leadership and dedication with minimum annual investment starting at $10,000. Heart of the Industry partners are trusted allies of the Missouri Restaurant Association, and deeply committed to the growth and success of the restaurant and hospitality community. Our mission would not be possible without the support of these dedicated industry partners. Click here to learn more about Heart of the Industry Partners.
- Specialized coverage across the state of Missouri
- Basic business listing in digital Vendor Directory & Member's Buyers Guide
- Opportunity to include an offer in MRA's Member Exclusive Savings Program
- Promotional spotlight opportunity via MRA e-mail or social media.
- Exclusive Invitations to member-only networking events, webinars, seminars & more
- 20% Off All MRA Ticketed Events
- Early Access to Event Sponsorship
- Special access opportunities and potential for revenue share partnership
- Logo Placement on all MRA Communications
- Logo Placement on MRA Homepage under Partnership and Sponsor Section
- Complimentary AI Marketing Affinity Campaign - Valued at $1,000
- Recognition of Logo and Branding with the MRA Education Foundation
- Presenting Sponsor Status of an MRA, GKCRA, GSTLRA, SWMRA, MMRA event
- Ability to gift a one-year membership to a new restaurant member of your choice (requires approval from a MRA Staff Member)
We want to know more about you too!
In response to a high number of inquiries about our Allied Member program, we have created two resources to help you make a decision about which membership level is right for you.
We know every business is unique - including yours - and we can't wait to learn more! But we have painstakingly structured our membership options to offer consistency in how we deliver your benefits while also allowing our team to stay focused on what matters most - that is fighting for the industry we love!
If you review these resources and are still unsure of the best level for you, we suggest starting off as at The Show-ME Membership. You will have the option to upgrade at any time and as we get to know more about you we are happy to discuss a pathway that's just right.