CONNECTICUT RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION INC

The Connecticut Restaurant Association (CRA) is a full service, not-for-profit trade association dedicated to supporting every type and size of restaurant. We are advocates for the Connecticut restaurant industry, a hub for information and a platform for networking. We commit ourselves to offering cost effective benefits and resources you need to run a profitable business. The industry plays an integral role in Connecticut’s economy, employing more than 155,000 people and creating $7.5 billion in annual sales. Learn more at www.ctrestaurant.org.

The Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation (CHEF) is the 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm of the Connecticut Restaurant Association. CHEF impacts the prosperity of the restaurant industry by developing a stronger workforce and building the next generation of industry leaders. The Foundation’s educational initiatives provide culinary, management, food safety and employability skills training to build a pipeline of talent for the growing industry.