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DRS Launches Priority One Assistance Program for Sales Tax Payments

5/30/2020

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Allied Member Spotlight | Disposable Menu Solutions | Datapay

5/29/2020

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We know disposable menus are posing a challenge for many of you. These CRA Allied Members can help!
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Minuteman Press - CRA Members save 15%
Hartford Minuteman offers competitive pricing on single use menu printing with design services available if needed. Local delivery available in the Greater Hartford area or ship to your specified address. Click HERE to view pricing and contact info. CRA Members email info@ctrestaurant.org for discount code.

American Copy Service
American Copy Service offers a variety of printing and copying options to produce high quality menus. Our products offer a very low cost per menu toner system that makes creating the menus in your home office easy, practical and cost effective.

For more information, please contact Jay Barker at (203) 231-6155 or Barker@americancopyservice.com.
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Connecticut Business Systems | A XEROX Company

CBS, A Xerox Company, has designed a package specifically for restaurants to print disposable menus on demand with reliability. For a low monthly fee, all toner, service, parts and labor are included, and the printer is yours to keep! The goal is to make your reopening as convenient and seamless and possible. We have a wide array of models available to meet the varying busiess needs of each restaurant.

To learn more, please contact Mike Gittleman at (860) 549-6158 or at Mike.Gittleman@Xerox.com

Staples 

Currently printing your menus at Staples? CRA Members have access to exclusive group discounts on printing services and other products as part of the Staples Advantage program. To join this program and begin taking advantage of exclusive savings, please email us at info@ctrestaurant.org

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​As the endorsed payroll provider of the CRA, we understand the challenges that our restaurant clients are going through, and we want you to know we are here for you! If you received the PPP loan, we have built custom reports to assist you with the process. We can help you track FTE count and payroll dollars spent to keep you in compliance with the forgiveness piece of the loan. For those restaurant friends who are not current clients of Datapay, let us provide you an apples to apples quote of what you are currently paying for payroll to show you how we can start saving you 30-40% off your processing fees, plus no charge for W2 processing for life! Special incentives for CRA members. Contact us today!

Dave Kaletski | Datapay Payroll | 860-751-9057| david.kaletski@datapay.com
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PPP Fix Passes in House Moves to Senate | Take Action Today

5/28/2020

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Congress doesn’t agree on much these days – but the House of Representatives listened to us and today passed a bipartisan bill fixing the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
The Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act makes desperately-needed improvements for restaurants with PPP loans, including:
  • greater flexibility in how a restaurant can use a PPP loan
  • longer time for a restaurant to use a PPP loan
  • improvements to the rehiring deadline to allow a PPP loan to be forgiven
More details on the bill can be found on our advocacy website.
The bill was approved overwhelmingly in the House, but it has an uncertain path in the Senate.  They need to hear from you now to pass this bill, fix the PPP, and preserve America’s restaurants. 
Thank you for your ongoing support of America’s restaurants. Please click below to contact your senators and make your voice heard!
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WEBINAR: DECD Commissioner and the CRA

5/27/2020

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Watch here for a recording of the webinar with DECD Commissioner David Lehman, CRA President Dan Meiser, CRA Executive Director Scott Dolch and CRA Contract Lobbyist Nicole Griffin. 

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DECD Certification Required to Reopen

5/19/2020

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DON'T FORGET TO CERTIFY YOUR BUSINESS
Connecticut businesses, including restaurants, will be allowed to reopen in planned phases. Restaurants may open with outdoor dining tomorrow, May 20. But before you can open your doors, you must self-certify that you are following strict safety guidelines to keep your employees and customers safe.
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READ THE GUIDELINES HERE

CERTIFY HERE 
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Industry Job Board - FREE Listings for CRA Members

5/18/2020

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Hello CRA Members,
As many of you have begun ramping up hiring to prepare for reopening, we want you to know the Connecticut Restaurant Association has just relaunched our hospitality industry job board. Regular postings are FREE for CRA members!
To access your FREE listings, you will need to know your member portal login. If you are unsure of your account login or if you need to reset your password, please email us at info@ctrestaurant.org.

To post a job, please visit: www.ctrestaurant.org/jobs
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Governor Lamont Announces Distribution of Infrared Thermometers to Eligible Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Places of Worship

5/15/2020

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SERVSAFE: FREE REOPENING GUIDANCE VIDEO & ONLINE SERVSAFE MANAGER COURSES AVAILABLE

5/14/2020

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MORE THAN 130 LOCAL BUSINESS LEADERS ASK GOVERNOR LAMONTTO ALLOW SOME INDOOR DINING BEGINNING JUNE 3

5/13/2020

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​GOVERNOR LAMONT ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER ON OUTDOOR DINING

5/12/2020

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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
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    • Join the CRA
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  • 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
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  • Foundation
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    • Careers >
      • Workforce Development >
        • Restaurant Ready
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        • Culinary Student Work Sites Application
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