Connecticut Restaurant Association | Hartford, CT
  • Advocacy
    • Government Affairs
    • Government Relations Team
    • Sign Up for CRA Alerts
    • Links & Resources >
      • Food Code Updates
      • 2023 State of the Industry (National)
      • 2022 CT Restaurant Industry Fact Sheet
      • Connecticut Hospitality Fund
      • 2023 Minimum Wage Map
      • Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC)
      • Understanding Employee Retention Tax Credit (PDF)
      • Alcohol-To-Go
      • Understanding CT's Tip Credit Law - October 2020
      • Tip Credit Brief
      • EEOC Poster
      • Labor Posters
      • Mandatory Order #8 Poster
      • CT Restaurants Business Conditions Survey Findings 2022
      • MyCTSavings FAQ's
  • 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
    • Allied Membership >
      • Allied Membership Tiers
      • Allied Member Profile Updates
      • Allied Member Directory
      • 10 Ways to Leverage Your Allied Membership Today
    • Member Directory
    • Allied Member Directory
    • CRA Prime Partners
    • 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
    • Food Safety Regulations
  • Foundation
    • ProStart Weekend 2023 >
      • Restaurants: ProStart Weekend 2023
    • Careers >
      • Workforce Development >
        • Restaurant Ready
        • Apprenticeships
        • Culinary Student Work Sites Application
    • CHEF News: What's Cookin?
    • ProStart >
      • 2023 CT ProStart Invitational
      • What is ProStart?
      • ProStart FAQs
    • Relief Funds >
      • CT Hospitality Employee Relief Fund
      • CT Restaurant Relief Fund
    • Scholarships
    • Support CHEF >
      • ProStart Sponsorship Opportunities 2023
      • Sponsors
      • Sponsorships 2023
    • Get Involved
  • Events
    • CRA Events
    • CRA Events Calendar
    • Community Events Calendar
    • CRAziesAwards.com
    • 2023 Wage & Compliance Seminars
    • 2023 ProStart Invitational (March 1)
    • 2023 ProStart Weekend (March 1-5)
  • Directory
    • Job Board
    • Member Directory
    • Allied Member Directory
    • Contact Us
    • Gift Certificate Program
  • Why CRA Membership?

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 Affairs
    • Government Relations Team
    • Sign Up for CRA Alerts
    • Links & Resources >
      • Food Code Updates
      • 2023 State of the Industry (National)
      • 2022 CT Restaurant Industry Fact Sheet
      • Connecticut Hospitality Fund
      • 2023 Minimum Wage Map
      • Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC)
      • Understanding Employee Retention Tax Credit (PDF)
      • Alcohol-To-Go
      • Understanding CT's Tip Credit Law - October 2020
      • Tip Credit Brief
      • EEOC Poster
      • Labor Posters
      • Mandatory Order #8 Poster
      • CT Restaurants Business Conditions Survey Findings 2022
      • MyCTSavings FAQ's
  • 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
    • Allied Membership >
      • Allied Membership Tiers
      • Allied Member Profile Updates
      • Allied Member Directory
      • 10 Ways to Leverage Your Allied Membership Today
    • Member Directory
    • Allied Member Directory
    • CRA Prime Partners
    • 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
    • Food Safety Regulations
  • Foundation
    • ProStart Weekend 2023 >
      • Restaurants: ProStart Weekend 2023
    • Careers >
      • Workforce Development >
        • Restaurant Ready
        • Apprenticeships
        • Culinary Student Work Sites Application
    • CHEF News: What's Cookin?
    • ProStart >
      • 2023 CT ProStart Invitational
      • What is ProStart?
      • ProStart FAQs
    • Relief Funds >
      • CT Hospitality Employee Relief Fund
      • CT Restaurant Relief Fund
    • Scholarships
    • Support CHEF >
      • ProStart Sponsorship Opportunities 2023
      • Sponsors
      • Sponsorships 2023
    • Get Involved
  • Events
    • CRA Events
    • CRA Events Calendar
    • Community Events Calendar
    • CRAziesAwards.com
    • 2023 Wage & Compliance Seminars
    • 2023 ProStart Invitational (March 1)
    • 2023 ProStart Weekend (March 1-5)
  • Directory
    • Job Board
    • Member Directory
    • Allied Member Directory
    • Contact Us
    • Gift Certificate Program
  • Why CRA Membership?