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2024 MARA ANNUAL GALA
SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2024, Tuesday, 6pm—10pm
Kowloon Restaurant, 948 Broadway, Saugus, MA


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About Annual Gala


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,
Bob Wong                      Andy Kuang
MARA Co-President        MARA Co-President

Registration and Tickets


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)



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MA-ARA is a non-profit corporation registered at Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It provides 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.

At MA-ARA, we aprovide information sharing, advocacy, training,money-saving and other opportunities to Asian restaurant professionals. We have developed to support Asian restaurant communities with positive leadership and sound business practices. Being a significant trade organization, we facilitate and regulate the food and beverage sector in Massachusetts with the provision of exceptional and relevant service standards.

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To promote information concerning business development and employment issues, especially for food industrial. Better information means making better decisions that affect our business.
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To provide new opportunities for Asian restaurant community and help our members’ business grows.
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To work with the general public and government regulators regarding the scope and benefits of the Asian restaurant business in Massachusetts.

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