Connecticut Restaurant Association | Hartford, CT
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      • 2023 Minimum Wage Map
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      • Understanding CT's Tip Credit Law - October 2020
      • CT Tax Relief Program
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ADVOCACY | AMPLIFYING OUR VOICE

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​The Connecticut Restaurant Association partners with a team of experienced and dedicated professionals who advocate on behalf of our industry. At both the State and Federal levels, our government relations team monitors legislation, engages with stakeholders, and addresses the issues that impact your business everyday. Our team navigates the legislative and political processes to keep our members informed of significant legislation, political happenings, and regulatory industry updates. 

Government Relations Team

Scott Dolch
Connecticut Restaurant Association
Nicole Griffin
Powers, Griffin & Hill 
Ryan O'Donnell
FordHarrison LLP
Sean Kennedy
National Restaurant Association 
​Mike Whatley 
National Restaurant Association 


Legislative Committee Members

Timothy Adams, Committee Chairman 
J. Timothy's Taverne

Keith Beaulieu, Treasurer
The Main Pub - Grille, Taps, Music

Bill Taibe
The Whelk | Kawa Ni | Don Memo

Philip Barnett
Hartford Restaurant Group

Dan Meiser
Oyster Club | Engine Room | Port of Call


Jonathon Jennings
Pavilion Catering | CT Wedding Group

Olivia Formica
Flanders Fish Market

Christina Fitzgerald
Union League Cafe

Helmar Wolf
Mill Restaurant Group

Robin Selden
Marcia Selden Catering 

Michael Marchetti
Columbus Park | Tarantino Restaurant | Applausi Osteria

Steven Abrams
Max Hospitality

AJ Aurrichio
Tanda Hospitality

Suzanne Cannon
(Formerly) Eli Cannon's Taproom

Jason Guyot
Foxwoods Resort Casino

Scott Miller
Doro Restaurant Group 

Don Stevens
​CohnReznick

Anthony Sullo
Joey Garlic's

Stephen Tagliatela
Saybrook Point Inn | Fresh Salt

​Eli Hawley
Market Hospitality Group

Ankit Harpaldas
Sherkaan

Gina Luari
The Place 2 Be

Alison Derenzi
L'Oricio
​Nicole Griffin
Powers, Griffin, & Hill 

Ryan O'Donnell
FordHarrison LLP

Matt Storch 
Match Restaurant

Brian Durand
Intersect Public Solutions

Ben Dubow
Forge City Works 

James Bitzsonis
Buffalo Wild Wings

Doug Polistena
The Amber Room Colonnade

Vinny Carbone
Carbone Hospitality Group

Christopher Sexton
Hoodoo Brown BBQ

Juliana Pisanzio
La Marea

Frank Carpenteri
​Garden Catering

Lou Carrier
Distinctive Hospitality Group

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
    • 2022 CT Restaurant Industry Fact Sheet
    • Government Relations
    • Legislative Resources >
      • 2023 Minimum Wage Map
      • National Restaurant Business Conditions Survey Findings 2022
      • Understanding Employee Retention Tax Credit
      • Alcohol-To-Go
      • Understanding CT's Tip Credit Law - October 2020
      • CT Tax Relief Program
    • Sign Up for CRA Alerts
  • 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
    • 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
      • Sponsors
      • Sponsorships 2023
    • Get Involved
  • Events
    • 2023 Wage & Complaince Seminars
    • 2022 CRAzies Annual Awards Gala
    • Visit CRAziesawards.com
    • CRAzies Kick off | The Norwalk Art Space
    • 2022 Golf Classic Chef Farm Dinner
    • 2022 CRA Annual Golf Classic
    • Events Calendar
    • Community Events
  • Directory
    • Job Board
    • Member Directory
    • Allied Member Directory
    • Contact Us
    • Gift Certificate Program