Independent Restaurants of Central

“Expenses advertising & marketing 53,238 office supplies 8 telephone 1,303 travel 18 meeting expenses 250 dues & subscriptions 7,285 professional fees 3,355 deck fulfillment 300 bank service charges 117 total 65,874”

“Laptop computer 910 910 less accumulated depreciation 910 910 total 0 0”

“Gift card sales due to restaurants 55,131 87,936”

“The independent restaurants of central ohio celebrates, supports and promotes the culinary diversity that locally owned and operated member restaurants contribute to the identity and culture of central ohio. They are committed to strengthening the local economy and enriching the community through education and charitable partnerships.”

“With the membership dues, which are realized through the sale of gift certificates, independent restaurants promotes the "dine local" movement by marketing the benefits of supporting locally owned member restaurants. The group produces an annual gala "taste of dine originals- and shares the proceeds with the buckeye ranch for the programs they provide for children with mental health issues. Independent restaurants of central ohio partners with 21 local arts organizations with its "out on the town" project which provides discounts to patrons of the arts and culture scene, and supports groups like the helping hands center, columbus jazz arts, and the wexner center for the arts with contributions of food. Independent restaurants of central ohio has established a culinary scholarship at columbus state community college.”

“Dine originals asked member restaurants to consider making a donation towards hurricane relief for the two hurricanes that hit florida and texas. Donation checks were mailed directly to dine originals, then from dine originals to two food banks: houston food bank, and second harvest food bank of central florida.”