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For over a decade, Sprague<\/a> and the Massachusetts Restaurant Association (MRA)<\/a> have enjoyed a strategic partnership, offering exclusive energy management benefits to MRA members. The MRA serves its over 5,000 member businesses in five key areas: government affairs, education, information, networking, and partnerships. Through this partnership, MRA restaurants get support with local energy expertise and flexible pricing programs<\/a>. We can help operators and owners focus on what really matters, by taking energy management off their plates.

Sprague spoke with Kerry Miller, VP of Operations at the MRA, to get his insights on the partnership that has supported Massachusetts restaurants for over 10 years.

Commitment to Restaurateurs<\/strong>
Miller expressed enthusiasm about these partnerships, highlighting Sprague’s unique approach to working with restaurants: “Sprague is one of our favorite endorsed partners. A lot of groups out there could learn from Sprague on how to be relationship-driven, how to get involved, and how to bring people together.”

MRA members benefit from Sprague\u2019s personalized energy expertise and pricing flexibility. Sprague has adapted programs and services to meet the needs of restaurants of all sizes. Sprague\u2019s energy experts will provide the information and support you need to help you better manage your energy costs in a volatile energy market. With Sprague handling your energy needs, you can concentrate on running your restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Overview of of the New England Restaurant & Bar Show. Photo courtesy of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n


Empowering Restaurants with Expert Energy Solutions<\/strong>
Sprague provides essential energy services including, natural gas<\/a> and electricity<\/a>, but it also offers much more to these establishments; “Sprague sells business acumen,” expressed Miller. By leveraging its expertise in the wholesale power market and developing a deep understand of its customer\u2019s energy needs, Sprague helps MRA members achieve budget certainty and price flexibility with personalized customer service and care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Sprague has many energy experts, including Senior Sales Rep Steve Borelli and Senior Energy Portfolio Manager Kevin Abreu. Steve and Kevin work closely with MRA members to provide tailored energy solutions and personal attention to their unique needs.<\/p>\n\n\n

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From left to right: Kevin Abreu (Sprague), Mikal McCalmont (New England Hospitality Group), and Steve Borelli (Sprague) at the 2024 New England Restaurant & Bar Show.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n


When you work with Steve or Kevin through Sprague\u2019s Energy Management Program, you pick the pricing program that works for you to lock in your natural gas and\/or electricity rate for 12 months or more and manage all your energy needs with a single point of contact. MRA members can focus on what they do best, running successful restaurants. “We’re trying to help restaurants by showing them it’s not going to cost them, it’s actually can save them money and help them budget more effectively. It’s going to take time off of their plate. It gives them more opportunity to focus on food, drinks, and the atmosphere of their restaurant,” explained Miller.

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Shared Vision of Success<\/strong>
The MRA’s commitment to its members aligns perfectly with Sprague’s mission of helping restaurants reach their goals. “We lean into relationship-driven organizations that want to work with us and support the restaurant industry,” said Miller. “At the end of the day, our job is to wake up in the morning and find the best partnerships we can have to help our restauranteurs succeed.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The partnership between the MRA and Sprague serves as a model for other industry associations and businesses. By prioritizing relationships, collaboration, and mutual benefit, both organizations have created a powerful alliance that positively impacts the restaurant industry in Massachusetts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To hear more about our conversation with Kerry Miller and Sprague’s partnership with the MRA, check out the videos below!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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