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June 9: Official Send Off Celebration for CT’s Three James Beard Finalists as They Prepare for the 2026 Awards in Chicago
On June 9, the Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association—together with the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, and the Litchfield Economic Development Commission—will host an official send‑off celebrating its three James Beard Award finalists.
New Statewide Fundraising Campaign Will Bring Mental Health Emergency Training to Hospitality Workers
The Bear's Foundation, in partnership with the Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association, is proud to announce a powerful new fundraising program through their Linked4Life Initiative aimed at bringing critical mental health emergency training to restaurant and hospitality workers across Connecticut.
Coalition of Local Mayors and Business Owners Call for Lawmakers to ‘Save Main Street’ by Fixing the Meals Tax
A coalition of hospitality business owners and municipal leaders recently gathered at the State Capitol to call on lawmakers to save Connecticut’s Main Streets by fixing the state’s 1% meals tax.
Connecticut Restaurant Association Announces Major Expansion & Rebrand as the ‘Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association’
The Connecticut Restaurant Association (CRA) officially announced its transformation into the Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association (CRHA).