Connecticut Restaurant Association | Hartford, CT
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    • Government Relations Team
    • 2021 Legislative Recap
    • CT Tax Relief Program
    • Legislative Resources >
      • Alcohol-to-Go
      • Understanding CT's Tip Credit Law - October 2020
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    • News
  • About Us
    • Leadership & Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • CRA Prime Partners
  • Members
    • Join the CRA
    • Why Become a CRA Member
    • Member Benefits
    • Member Exclusive Savings
    • Healthcare >
      • Member Exclusive Healthcare Programs
    • Become an Allied Member >
      • Allied Membership Tiers
      • Allied Member Profile Updates
      • Allied Member Directory
    • Member Directory
    • Allied Member Directory
    • Member Portal
  • ServSafe & Industry Training
    • ServSafe Manager & Food Safety >
      • ServSafe Manager ONLINE
      • ServSafe Manager In-Person Classes
      • ServSafe Food Handler
      • ServSafe Allergen
    • ServSafe Workplace >
      • Sexual Harassment Prevention
      • Unconscious Bias Training
    • ServSafe Alcohol
    • ServSafe FAQ
    • ServSafe COVID Resources
  • Foundation
    • Careers >
      • Workforce Development >
        • Restaurant Ready
        • Apprenticeships
        • Culinary Student Work Sites Application
    • ProStart >
      • What is ProStart?
      • 2022 Connecticut ProStart Invitational
      • ProStart News: What's Cookin?
      • ProStart FAQs
    • Relief Funds >
      • CT Hospitality Employee Relief Fund
      • CT Restaurant Relief Fund
    • Scholarships
    • Support CHEF >
      • Sponsors
      • Sponsorships 2022
    • Get Involved
  • Events
    • 2022 CRA Annual Golf Classic
    • 2022 Golf Classic Chef Farm Dinner
    • 2021 CRAzies Annual Awards Gala
    • Events Calendar
    • Community Events
  • Directory
    • Job Board
    • Member Directory
    • Allied Member Directory
    • Contact Us
    • Gift Certificate Program

Membership Benefits

Being a CRA member means having a voice at the table so that your business needs are represented wherever policy decisions are being made. But in addition to the critical advocacy work we do, we serve as your trusted resource, providing tools to help you grow your business, to stay informed, to save money, to get your questions answered, and to network with other restaurant and food service owners and operators across Connecticut. View our membership benefits below and click ​HERE to join today!
If you are a vendor providing products or services to the restaurant or food service industry, please click HERE to learn more about becoming and Allied Member.
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​Business Promotion
  • Business Listing(s) in CRA Member Directory
  • Subcategory Listing (coming soon)
  • Directory Referral contact form (must have contact email listed on account)
  • FREE Listings on CRA Community Events Board
  • Access to media opps, tourism resources, special events, etc

​Information & Resources
  • Member Only Helpline (questions, industry info, resources, etc)
  • CRA Industry Update Emails (plus Member Only emails)
  • Member Access to CRA Industry Update Webinars
  • CRA social media updates and announcements
  • CT Industry action alerts (text alerts)
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Industry Training & Support
  • CRA Educational Seminars  (FREE or member only pricing)
  • Member Pricing on ServSafe (Manager, Alcohol, Allergen, etc)
  • Sexual Harassment Training Videos (link from Member Portal)
  • FordHarrison Labor & Employment Consult (1x per quarter)

​Savings
  • Take Advantage of Member Exclusive Savings Program (under construction)
  • Member Pricing on ServSafe courses & discount flyer for employees
  • Employee healthcare solutions with member only pricing (telemed, pharmacy discount, etc)

​Networking & Events
  • Invitation to CRA Signature Events
  • Member Only Pricing for select CRA Events
  • Event Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Invitation to CRA Annual Meeting
  • Special access opportunities to network with restaurateurs from across CT

​Tools
  • Access to Members Only Portal (update profile, add contacts, member only resources, etc)
  • FREE Regular Postings on CRA Job Board
  • Labor & Employment Handbook for Restaurant Industry from FordHarrison
  • Allied Member Directory (CRA vendor program)

Non-Profit & Culinary (Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation)
  • Workforce development programs (apprenticeships, CORE, more)
  • Opportunities to serve as ProStart mentor, judge, field trip venue, etc
  • Sponsorship opportunities at ProStart Invitational

National Restaurant Association
Your CRA membership includes dual membership in the National Restaurant Association
  • Advocacy and Representation on National/Federal Issues impacting the industry
  • Education and Connection (also Expert Exchange Communities)
  • Research and Insight (surveys, reports, economic indicators, etc)
  • Discounts and Offers (Marketplace and Health Care benefits)
  • Complimentary ticket to National Restaurant Association Show
  • Annual State of the Industry Report (complimentary member download)
  • CRA & National Restaurant Association Dual Membership decal
Copyright Connecticut Restaurant Association
270 Farmington Ave, Suite 142
Farmington, CT 06032
Phone: 860-278-8008
Email: info@ctrestaurant.org

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  • Advocacy
    • Government Relations Team
    • 2021 Legislative Recap
    • CT Tax Relief Program
    • Legislative Resources >
      • Alcohol-to-Go
      • Understanding CT's Tip Credit Law - October 2020
    • CT Restaurant Promise
    • Sign Up for CRA Alerts
    • News
  • About Us
    • Leadership & Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • CRA Prime Partners
  • Members
    • Join the CRA
    • Why Become a CRA Member
    • Member Benefits
    • Member Exclusive Savings
    • Healthcare >
      • Member Exclusive Healthcare Programs
    • Become an Allied Member >
      • Allied Membership Tiers
      • Allied Member Profile Updates
      • Allied Member Directory
    • Member Directory
    • Allied Member Directory
    • Member Portal
  • ServSafe & Industry Training
    • ServSafe Manager & Food Safety >
      • ServSafe Manager ONLINE
      • ServSafe Manager In-Person Classes
      • ServSafe Food Handler
      • ServSafe Allergen
    • ServSafe Workplace >
      • Sexual Harassment Prevention
      • Unconscious Bias Training
    • ServSafe Alcohol
    • ServSafe FAQ
    • ServSafe COVID Resources
  • Foundation
    • Careers >
      • Workforce Development >
        • Restaurant Ready
        • Apprenticeships
        • Culinary Student Work Sites Application
    • ProStart >
      • What is ProStart?
      • 2022 Connecticut ProStart Invitational
      • ProStart News: What's Cookin?
      • ProStart FAQs
    • Relief Funds >
      • CT Hospitality Employee Relief Fund
      • CT Restaurant Relief Fund
    • Scholarships
    • Support CHEF >
      • Sponsors
      • Sponsorships 2022
    • Get Involved
  • Events
    • 2022 CRA Annual Golf Classic
    • 2022 Golf Classic Chef Farm Dinner
    • 2021 CRAzies Annual Awards Gala
    • Events Calendar
    • Community Events
  • Directory
    • Job Board
    • Member Directory
    • Allied Member Directory
    • Contact Us
    • Gift Certificate Program