Industry Advocacy

"Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much."  - Helen Keller

Our Advocacy Commitment

The Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association is dedicated to championing the restaurant and hospitality industry by shaping policy, and ensuring the voices of our industry are heard in creating a thriving and sustainable future for local businesses.

We are committed to: 

• Elevating important issues and influencing discussions wherever policy decisions are being made.
• Building relationships with key lawmakers, and shaping policy to improve the landscape for our business members.
• Breaking down barriers to doing business and addressing industry-wide challenges that directly impact a business's bottom line.
• Amplifying the voice of our members with clear, consistent, and unified messaging.
• Ensuring our industry perspective is highlighted consistently in the news media, and that the stories and faces of our local businesses are pushed to the forefront of policy conversations.
  
  

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Putting the Power of Advocacy Behind Hospitality

Advocacy happens every day, whether you have time to follow it or not. Your membership means someone is watching, speaking up, and representing Connecticut's hospitality businesses when decisions are made that affect our industry and your bottom line. Stand up for positive change. Become a member and join our community of advocates.

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National Advocacy

Some issues facing Connecticut’s hospitality businesses extend far beyond our state. Through our national partners, our industry has a stronger presence in Washington and communities across the country, helping shape policies that support our businesses, workforce, and future.

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