Virginia Beach Restaurant Association members representing Virginia Beach's culinary diversity. THE VIRGINIA BEACH RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION IS ORGANIZED FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: TO DEVELOP AND FOSTER PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AMONG THOSE PEOPLE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE FOODSERVICE INDUSTRY; TO EXCHANGE IDEAS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND FREE DISCUSSION OF MATTERS OF PROFESSIONAL INTEREST DIRECTLY AFFECTING THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF THE FOODSERVICE INDUSTRY; TO CONTINUOUSLY PROMOTE THE CONCEPT OF FREE ENTERPRISE; AND TO KEEP THE FOODSERVICE COMMUNITY INFORMED OF LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ISSUES THAT WILL AFFET THE WAY MEMBERS DO BUSINESS.