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Service Versus Emotional Support Animals: What Restaurant Workers Need To Know
Posted In: Industry Articles,
Date posted Dec 22

Federal, state and possibly local laws mandate certain animals be allowed into all places of public accommodation, including restaurants. To many,...

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Connecticut Restaurateurs Shine at the 2025 Restaurants Advance Leadership Awards
Posted In: Foundation, Industry Articles,
Date posted Sep 17

Scott Dolch, Jamie McDonald, Kim Morrison and Michelle Korsmo. The restaurant industry’s commitment to people-first leadership took center...

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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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2025 CRA Golf Classic & Chef Farm Dinner Highlights ⛳️
Posted In: Association Updates, Foundation, Industry Articles,
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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Oh, what a night! Night at the Capitol 2025 a Success!✨
Posted In: Advocacy in Action, Association Updates, Industry Articles,
Date posted Jun 3

Thank you for showing up & making an impact! The halls of the State Capitol’s North Lobby were filled with...

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Interchange Fees: A Lesser-Known Cost Impacting Restaurants & Small Businesses
Posted In: Industry Articles,
Date posted Apr 8

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve all been impacted by rising costs. Our industry, which has been disproportionately impacted by increased...

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Reinvesting the CT Meals & Beverage Tax Back Into Local Communities
Posted In: Industry Articles,
Date posted Mar 1

The 2025 Connecticut Legislative Session is well underway, and the Connecticut Restaurant Association is actively monitoring hundreds of bills that...

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CRA Hosts Annual CRAZIES Awards Gala
Posted In: Industry Articles,
Date posted Feb 1

CRA Hosts Annual CRAZIES Awards Gala The Connecticut Restaurant Association (CRA) hosted its annual CRAZIES Awards for approximately 1,450 industry...

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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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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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Dec. 9, 2024: Save the Date/CRAZIES 2024 Awards Gala
Posted In: Industry Articles,
Date posted Aug 31

WHAT: The annual Connecticut Restaurant Association event honors the state’s industry with annual meeting, reception and awards gala. The...

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High Steaks: Don’t Get Cooked by Ignoring Your Employee Handbook
Posted In: Industry Articles,
Date posted Aug 26

Whether you run a small café with five employees or a bustling restaurant with 100 team members, having a legally compliant and regularly...

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