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Welcome New UCONN Interns: Lexie & Sophia
Posted In: Association Updates, Foundation,
Date posted Sep 11

Please join us in welcoming the new CRA...

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Building Pathways, Partnerships, and Purpose: My Experience at the Hospitality Pathways Conference
Posted In: Foundation,
Date posted Sep 5

In late August, I had the privilege of traveling to Washington, D.C. for the Hospitality Pathways Conference, hosted by the National Restaurant...

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Minimum Wage Increase Begins January 1, 2026
Posted In: Advocacy in Action,
Date posted Sep 3

Beginning on January 1, 2026, Connecticut’s minimum wage will increase from the current rate of $16.35 per hour to $16.94 per hour. On...

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Treasury Releases List of Jobs Eligible for Tip Tax Deduction
Posted In: Advocacy in Action,
Date posted Sep 1

The US Treasury Department has released the full list of occupations that qualify for the “no tax on tips” provision included in...

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Advocacy in Action | August 2025
Posted In: Advocacy in Action,
Date posted Aug 21

Complete Survey: Immigration Reform Please complete this survey from the National Restaurant Association on immigration reform. The survey aims to...

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HOPES Expands to Connecticut
Posted In: Foundation,
Date posted Aug 19

Through the US Department of Labor Growth Opportunities 5 (GO5) grant, the Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation and the Connecticut...

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CT ProStart Educator Leads at National Event
Posted In: Foundation,
Date posted Aug 14

This summer, Connecticut’s own ProStart educator Gianna Gurga - formerly of Simsbury High School - had the unique opportunity to not only...

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CRAZIES Awards Toolkit
Posted In: Association Updates, Industry Articles,
Date posted Aug 13

Documents: Nomination Toolkit Selection Process Nomination Survey: Nominate here Nominations are open Wednesday, August 13th - midnight Sunday,...

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Tariff Updates | August 5, 2025
Posted In: Advocacy in Action,
Date posted Aug 5

On July 31st, President Trump issued an Executive Order imposing new tariff rates on goods from over 67 countries. The Executive Order includes...

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A Message from CRA President & CEO | D.C. Reinstates the Tip Credit
Posted In: Association Updates,
Date posted Aug 2

Dear Connecticut Hospitality Community,Earlier this week, the Washington D.C. City Council voted to REINSTATE THE TIP CREDIT PERMANENTLY...

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Second Chance Hiring Toolkit | Now Available!
Posted In: Foundation,
Date posted Jul 31

At the Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation (CHEF), our mission has always been to support the growth and sustainability of our...

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Advocacy in Action | July 2025 Edition
Posted In: Advocacy in Action,
Date posted Jul 24

Extended 90 Second Update: Major Tax Policy Updates Watch the latest “extended” 90 second update from the National Restaurant...

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