Amplifying the Voices of Small Business Owners Throughout Connecticut
Being a CRA member means having a voice at the table so that your business needs are represented wherever policy decisions are being made.
Your priority is to keep your business running smoothly, safely, lawfully, & successfully. Our priority is to advocate on your behalf whenever impactful legislation is being discussed, so that you can focus on your business. Our CRA team, along with a legislative committee made up of restaurateurs from across the state, work tirelessly to improve the business climate for our members by building strong relationships with lawmakers. We stand on the forefront of legislation so that when the time comes to make important decisions that will impact your business, our common goals do not go unheard.
We keep our members current on relevant topics by presenting legislative webinars, seminars, educational messaging, press events and political roundtables.
We keep our members current on relevant topics by presenting legislative webinars, seminars, educational messaging, press events and political roundtables.
2023 Legislative Events
2023 Legislative Session - CRA Email Archive
- 2023 CT Legislative Session Begins | January 9, 2023
- CRA Call-To-Action Workforce Survey | March 7, 2023
- CRA Alert: Public Testimony of Predictive Scheduling & Abolishment of Tip Credit | March 8, 2023
- Updated FDA Food Code Regulations | March 14, 2023
- CRA Update Legislative News & Bill Tracking | March 18, 2023
- CT Restaurant Industry & Legislative Update | January 31, 2023
- CRA Proposes Creation of New "CT Hospitality Fund" | February 23, 2023
- CRA Public Testimony of Predictive Scheduling & Elimination of Tip Credit | March 8, 2023
- New Regulations for CT Foodservice - Updates to FDA Food Code | March 14, 2023
- Legislative Update March 2023 | March 18, 2023
- Alcohol-To-Go Made Permanent | June 16, 2023
2023 Legislative Webinars
Our Power In Numbers
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With the restaurant industry facing a myriad of obstacles from every direction, this is when we need each other most. Our voice, our message, & our mission grow stronger when we stand together.
GET INVOLVED
We urge all of our members to take an active role in Government Affairs. Please consider getting involved by contacting your elected officials when key legislation is pending. Interested in joining the CRA Legislative Committee? Email info@ctrestaurant.org to be included on all legislative email updates, invite you to participate in legislative meetings, and more.
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Public AffairsA central function of the Connecticut Restaurant Association is maintaining a positive public brand and presence on behalf of our members, so that key stakeholders understand the importance of our industry as an economic driver at both the state and local level. This brand is maintained through a continuous, proactive public affairs program that informs and impacts state lawmakers, members of the media, partner industries, community leaders, and the public at large.
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Government AffairsThe Connecticut General Assembly meets annually to debate and pass new legislation. Being at the forefront of what’s happening at the State Capitol is crucial to the success and growth of our industry. A vigilant government affairs strategy helps our industry push for relief from burdensome laws and mandates, helping members to focus on what they do best: running vibrant local businesses that employ tens of thousands of state residents.
We urge all of our members to take an active role in Government Affairs. Please consider getting involved by serving on the Government Affairs Committee and contacting elected officials when key legislation is pending. Contact info@ctrestaurant.org to learn more, and so that we can include you on all legislative email updates, invite you to participate in legislative meetings, and more. |
CommunicationsWhile our government affairs effort takes place inside the halls of the State Capitol, it’s critical that it is supported by a broader outside communications effort. This communications work helps our industry maintain a consistent narrative and brand with key stakeholders, so that when it comes time to make our voice heard at the Capitol, that voice is loud, clear, and united.
Our communications efforts begin with a strong and consistent message that every member of our industry can rally around, namely that Connecticut’s hospitality industry is made up of thousands of hardworking local businesses who are vital to our state’s economic future, and who need the support and attention of state lawmakers. That message is then carried through all our communications channels: earned media (the press), social media, grassroots activation, and directly to stakeholders. |
Other ResourcesVisit the National Restaurant Association's Advocacy page and The Grassroots Home for the Restaurant Industry to learn more about national legislative initiatives impacting your business and the restaurant industry.
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