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Advocacy in Action | January 7, 2025
Posted In: Advocacy in Action,
Date posted Jan 7

Legislative Session begins January 8th and adjourns June 4th. CRA Members can get involved by: Staying informed: We will...

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Advocacy in Action | January 2, 2025
Posted In: Advocacy in Action,
Date posted Jan 2

2025 Minimum Wage Connecticut's new minimum wage have gone into effect from January 1, 2025. Minimum wage has increase to $16.35 per...

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Standing Together for a Stronger Business Community
Posted In: Association Updates,
Date posted Jan 1

As apex predators, Orcas minimize natural threats by working together effectively within their pods. Similarly, our culinary & hospitality...

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A Message from President & CEO | Happy Holidays from the CRA & CHEF
Posted In: Association Updates,
Date posted Dec 23

Dear Connecticut Hospitality Community, As we approach the end of another year, we want to take this opportunity to extend our warmest thanks to...

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Advocacy in Action | December 19, 2024
Posted In: Advocacy in Action,
Date posted Dec 19

Junk Fees Rule After a 15-month advocacy campaign, restaurant operators have scored a significant victory. This morning, the Biden...

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Advocacy in Action | December 17, 2024
Posted In: Advocacy in Action,
Date posted Dec 17

Overtime Rule Struck Down On Friday, November 15, a federal court in Texas struck down the Department of Labor’s 2024 Overtime Rule,...

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Bartending: The Best Job in the World
Posted In: Industry Articles,
Date posted Dec 9

What makes a great drink? Some might say the ingredients. Others may point to how they’re mixed. Jose Colon of Elm City Social in New Haven...

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A Message from CRA President & CEO | CRA's 63rd Anniversary
Posted In: Association Updates,
Date posted Nov 24

Dear Connecticut Hospitality Community,Since its founding on November 24, 1961, the Connecticut Restaurant Association has remained...

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A Message from CRA President & CEO | 2024 Election Recap
Posted In: Advocacy in Action, Association Updates,
Date posted Nov 6

Dear CRA Members, On the heels of the presidential election, I’m reaching out to share some initial takeaways with you, and to put them into...

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Advocacy in Action | November 5, 2024
Posted In: Advocacy in Action,
Date posted Nov 5

Tell Your Senators to Support the Credit Card Competition Act In just two minutes, you can help build momentum for the Credit Card Competition...

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How the CRAZIES Awards Bring Us Together
Posted In: Association Updates,
Date posted Oct 31

It’s awards season for the Connecticut Restaurant Association (CRA). The CRAZIES Awards enter their sixth year of celebrating the incredible...

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Does My Voice Matter?
Posted In: Industry Articles,
Date posted Sep 24

The Connecticut Restaurant Association’s (CRA) goal is to help your restaurant or hospitality business succeed, no matter the size. Whether...

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