The National Restaurant Association's President and CEO, Dawn Sweeney, continues to earn respect and recognition inside and outside the restaurant industry for her leadership. And I'm pleased to share her latest honor. This month's edition of CEO Update names Sweeney as one of its top association executives.
Here's what the magazine had to say about her: While the recession ravaged the restaurant industry, this CEO overhauled her group, defined “imperative” focus areas, collaborated with state partners and launched a discounted health insurance program in two states. NRA scored two legislative wins: The financial overhaul restricts credit card fees paid by retailers, which Sweeney said are restaurants’ third highest expense, and the new health care law standardizes restaurant nutrition disclosures nationally. It’s taken "fortitude and perseverance," Sweeney said. "You need to keep going over mountains and through walls. 'No' means 'not yet.’ ”
I'm proud to work with Dawn Sweeney on behalf of this large and diverse industry. She represents restaurants at every level with grace and tenacity.
Here's what the magazine had to say about her: While the recession ravaged the restaurant industry, this CEO overhauled her group, defined “imperative” focus areas, collaborated with state partners and launched a discounted health insurance program in two states. NRA scored two legislative wins: The financial overhaul restricts credit card fees paid by retailers, which Sweeney said are restaurants’ third highest expense, and the new health care law standardizes restaurant nutrition disclosures nationally. It’s taken "fortitude and perseverance," Sweeney said. "You need to keep going over mountains and through walls. 'No' means 'not yet.’ ”
I'm proud to work with Dawn Sweeney on behalf of this large and diverse industry. She represents restaurants at every level with grace and tenacity.
