RIHA represents over 650 food-service, hotels, vendors and hospitality members in the state of Rhode Island.
As the official trade group of the foodservice, lodging, restaurant, and tourism industries, the Rhode Island Hospitality Association was formed for the purpose of developing and providing programs, services, and support to our members by protecting their interests, promoting industry partnerships, and providing education and leadership such that members receive a definable return on their investment.
The Rhode Island Hospitality Education Foundation, a non-profit Rhode Island corporation, was formed for the purpose of encouraging persons embarked in a career in the foodservice or hospitality industries in Rhode Island. Through the use of scholarships, grants, and endowments in conjunction with course curriculum involving foodservice and hospitality management and other associated activities. The Education Foundation relies on the support and partnership of the vocational schools and colleges, as well as other educational settings, in the promotion of the education and understanding of the general public, including persons involved in the foodservice and hospitality industries, about the careers available in foodservice and hospitality.
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Additional product and services information can be found by contacting any member of our staff:
Dale J. Venturini
President/CEO, ext. 118
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Heather R. Singleton
Senior Vice President, Education ext. 110
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Elaine Wilcox
Sales and Partnership Marketing Manager, ext. 115
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Kimberly Wardyga
Manager, Membership Services, ext. 112
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Amy Lynn Cordeiro
Vice President, Workforce Development, ext. 119
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Lauren Spicer
Communications & Marketing Coordinator, ext. 111
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Angela Twiggs
Book keeper, ext. 114
bookkeeper@rihospitality@org
