Allied Member Spotlight - COVID Resources

Our valued CRA Endorsed Partners and Allied Members share information about programs, services and resources they have made available to help support Connecticut restaurants during these difficult times.
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CRA Endorsed Partners

Learn about new FREE trainings offered thru ServSafe, as well the various testing options available to get your Certified Food Protection Manager as ​required by the state.

Contact: Jennifer Conkling-Schmitz
servsafe@ctrestaurant.org
(860)278-8008, Option 6
www.ctrestaurant.org/servsafe 
Summary and video coming soon.

Contact: Ryan O'Donnell
rodonnell@siegeloconnor.com
(860)478-6387
www.siegeloconnor.com
Learn about tools and reports to help clients gauge payroll expenses and best prepare for PPP loans and forgiveness. CRA members get up to 20% off payroll processing fees. Plus, no charge for year end w2s. 

Contact: David Kaletski
david.kaletski@datapay.com
o:(860)677-0041
c:(860)751-9057
www.datapay.com
Learn more about how Jerry Farrell can help you with liquor licensing and compliance. Plus, exclusive discounts available for CRA members.

Contact: Jerry Farrell
jerry@ctliquorlaw.com
(203)774-5002
www.ctliquorlaw.com
As the POS platform from Fiserv, Clover payment solutions include Clover Station, Flex (mobile POS), Mini and Go.  Contactless payments, plus online ordering, gift cards and more!

Contact: Jim Augeri
james.augeri@fiserv.com
860-922-0765
www.fiserv.com​
Featured Member
Linked For Life

Cheryl Antoncic of Bear's Restaurant Group discusses the Linked 4 Life program to help raise awareness of mental health and suicide prevention in the restaurant industry. Click thumbnail to watch video.
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Contact: Cheryl Antoncic
info@linkedforlife.org
www.linkedforlife.org

CRA Allied Members​

Wingsite Displays

 Plexiglas shields and signage including table and booth dividers, bar dividers, free-standing dividers, restroom partitions. Wide variety of social distancing signs and markers. Take a sneak peak into their manufacturing center in central CT.

​Contact: Stephen Walsh
swalsh@wingsitedisplays.com
(860)257-3300 
www.wingsitedisplays.com
Resources to help restaurants recover and reopen safely. Also learn more about how restaurants can add a new revenue stream with take out and delivery by utilizing Ghost Kitchens.

Contact: Charlie Santa Cruz
charlie.santacruz@usfoods.com
(401)465-8681
www.usfoods.com
Learn about how to qualify for up to 20% off your liquor liability insurance thru HIG's restaurant association discount program, plus other discounts and credits.

Contact: Mark Trombly
mtrombly@hmic.com
(774)512-9266
www.hmic.com

OpenTable

OpenTable is offering a program that waives all subscription, set-up and cover fees for all packages for any existing or new customers until 4/1/2021 to help our industry.  OpenTable Core is our most popular product, see video below:

Contact: Joel Pierson
jpierson@opentable.com
(860)987-2502
www.opentable.com

TriMark USA

In addition to flatware, glassware, restaurant equipment, etc, Trimark also offers masks and PPE, sanitizer, distancing signage, plexiglas barriers, outdoor heaters and more. 

Contact: Mike Rashleigh
Mike.Rashleigh@trimarkusa.com
401.527.7013 (call or text)
www.trimarkmasks.com (masks and thermometers)

NOTE: CRA Members contact us for member exclusive discount code.

Hocon Gas

Full service oil & propane company in CT now offering a propane tank exchange program with special rates for CRA members.
 
Contact: Colleen Gilpin (tank exchange only)
cgilpin@hocongas.com
(203)788-9579
www.hocongas.com (for regional offices)

Performance Foodservice

Learn about how foodservice broadline distributor PFG provides sales support with a team based solutions approach. Spotlight on digital solutions for restaurants including digital ordering, your virtual presence and online menu management.

Contact: Mike Schmitt
Michael.Schmitt@pfgc.com

Filta Environmental

In addition to their sanitizing and disinfecting services, Filta can help you save money with their oil filtration technologies. Watch below to learn more:

​Contact: Kurt Wiegand
kurt.weigand@gofilta.com

Jackson Lewis

Learn more about how the Jackson Lewis team is ready to help your business with legal consulting regarding employment law, plus their Coronavirus Task Force. 

Contact: Russell Jarem
Russell.Jarem@jacksonlewis.com
(860)331-1565
www.jacksonlewis.com

Restaurant City

Jay Silverman shares info on the huge selection of restaurant equipment available for restaurants, plus PPE, sanitizer, barriers, signage, and details on two new HEPA air purifiers (info in comments)!

Contact: ct@restaurantcity.com
203-575-0111