MARA is the only Asian restaurant owners' association in Massachusetts, dedicated to supporting and helping business owners thrive within the community. We aim to foster broader communication and collaboration between Asian businesses and external partners, including various industries, organizations, and suppliers, thereby promoting the mutual prosperity and progress of the food industry.
Over the past four years, we have successfully held three annual galas and organized more than 400 member events, seminars, and networking gatherings. We welcome more restaurants, organizations, service providers, and suppliers to join us. Your sponsorship and support are essential to our success, and we are committed to unlocking new opportunities for you.
Invitation from The CO-presidents
The 2024 Massachusetts Asian Restaurant Association (MARA) Annual Gala is upon us.
We cordially invite restaurant owners, business partners, related organizations, and
friends to come together to foster the development of the Asian restaurant industry.
This annual gala is an important platform for networking, sharing experiences,
showcasing innovations, and inspiring collaborations. Whether you are a longtime
supporter or a new member of our community, we hope to take this opportunity to
express our gratitude for your contributions and support, and to look forward to future
collaborations.
MARA is a non-profit corporation registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It
is a platform connecting Asian restaurant members with professional service providers
as well as relevant governmental entities to enhance the communication,
collaboration and benefit the food industry. Founded in 2018 and formed a partnership
with Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA) in 2020, the official launch party
took place in 2021 with over 400 guests in attendance. Since then, the association has
held multiple educational business seminars, regional round tables events, job fairs, in
addition to the 2022 and 2023 Annual Gala Meeting.
The 2024 Annual Gala Celebration at Kowloon Restaurant will bring the MARA team
together with new and existing members, sponsors, partner organizations and guests
to celebrate the industry's progress and plan for future growth. The guest speakers will
be announced in the near future. With live music, entertainment, delicious catering by
Kowloon restaurant, MARA's signature mooncakes and a special coupon book, it will
be a memorable night for you. Let's look forward to it together and see you on
September 10th!
Sincerely,
Ticket Prices: $50/Person with advance registration, $65 at the door. MARA member receives two complimentary tickets. Additional ticket is $50 each.
Purchase Tickets:
Online:
https://ma-ara.org/registration.html
Ticket Locations:
- Pho Le Restaurant, 1356 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02122
- Genki Ya, 232 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116
- Double chin restaurant, 86 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111
- Boston Soup Dumplings, 113 Brighton Ave, Boston, MA 02134
- Dagu Rice Noodle, 663 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02170
- Sichuan Palace, 7 Summer St #17-18, Chelmsford. MA 01824
Sponsorship
The MARA Annual Gala presents an exceptional opportunity for networking, forging valuable connections, and showcasing your products and services to a highly relevant and engaged audience. The Gala attracts a diverse audience, including restaurant industry owners and operators, vendors and suppliers, affiliated members, businesses, and organizations interested in supporting and collaborating with the Asian restaurant industry.
We offer various sponsorship levels carefully designed to meet your specific objectives and budget. Each level provides an array of increasing benefits, recognition, and exclusive privileges for your brand.
The benefits of Sponsorship:
- Brand Exposure: Amplify your brand's visibility across multiple media platforms, including event promotions, social media campaigns, press releases, and our association's website.
- Promotional Opportunities: Showcase your products, services, or initiatives through various promotional channels during the event, such as signage, branding materials, product displays, and engaging demonstrations.
- Networking: Connect with influential stakeholders, industry professionals, and potential business partners during the event, fostering valuable relationships and unlocking new collaboration opportunities.
- Logo and Recognition: Enjoy prominent logo placement and recognition in our program book, ensuring your brand stands out and receives acknowledgment for its unwavering support.
- Stage Acknowledgment: Be recognized from the stage during the event program, highlighting your commitment to the Asian restaurant industry and your invaluable contribution to the association.
- Complimentary Event Tickets: Receive complimentary tickets to the MARA Annual Gala, allowing you and your esteemed guests to attend and relish the spectacular event.
Download the
complete spensorship package to learn more:
English Version /
Chinese Version
Become a sponsor:
Option #1: Fill out the sponsorship form and make the payment online:
https://ma-ara.org/gala-sponsorship.html
Option #2: Download the sponsorship sheet, fill out and mail it with a check:
English Version /
Chinese Version
Please make the check payable to “MARA”, and mail to:
MARA (Huiming Guo)
20 Walnut Road, Swampscott, MA 01907
Thank you very much for your support!
Contact
If you have any further questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact us:
By Phone: 617-331-3012（Andy）/ 617-780-5973 (Tran)
By Email: info@ma-ara.org / kejinghu0130@gmail.com（Kejing）
