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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,
Date posted Aug 13

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

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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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Tomorrow's Top Chefs: ProStart Students Impress at Golf Classic Dinner
Posted In: Foundation,
Date posted Jul 16

What a day! The 2025 CRA Golf Classic & CHEF Farm Dinner was an absolute smash, perfectly blending networking with a vital mission:...

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MyCTSavings: Action Required Under Public Act 25-30
Posted In: Advocacy in Action,
Date posted Jul 8

Qualified employers that do not either facilitate in MyCTSavings - the CT retirement savings program - or adopt a private retirement plan,...

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Kerr County Floods: How You Can Support
Posted In: Association Updates, Foundation,
Date posted Jul 7

The devastating floods continue to impact families, communities and businesses across Central Texas. Our thoughts are with those facing...

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Congress Passes Restaurant Tax Priorities | Advocacy in Action
Posted In: Advocacy in Action,
Date posted Jul 3

Breaking News: July 3, 2025 Congress Passes Restaurant Tax Priorities Today, the US House passed the tax and spending reconciliation bill,...

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Advocacy in Action | June 30, 2025
Posted In: Advocacy in Action,
Date posted Jun 30

Senate Proposes to Make Top Tax Targets Permanent In a major win for restaurant operators, the Senate Finance Committee unveiled a reconciliation...

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2025 CRA Golf Classic & Chef Farm Dinner Highlights ⛳️
Posted In: Association Updates, Foundation,
Date posted Jun 24

We embraced yesterday’s heat wave and hosted the annual CRA Golf Classic and Chef Farm Dinner, presented by Sysco! The annual CRA...

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