Vendor Programs

Businesses who want to be more involved with the Connecticut Restaurant Association can take advantage of a range of benefits and programming. Contact our Membership team to discuss a customized plan for your business today.

Vendor Directory

Businesses participating in our Allied Member program receive a listing in our vendor directory, which is actively promoted as a key member benefit. In addition to being a valuable resource for our members, our Vendor Directory offers strong search engine rankings, providing a trusted platform for referrals. Check out our newly revamped Vendor Directory here.

Member Exclusive Savings Program

Our Member Exclusive Savings Program features thousands of dollars of savings available exclusively to CRA members! Allied Members at all levels may submit an offer to the program, with listing upgrades available to Advantage and Prime members. View savings opportunities any time in your Member Compass or contact our Membership team to add your offer today.

Member Resource Guide

Chock full of information, resources, key contacts, and access to tools our members use most, our annual Member Resource Guide is everything our members need right at their fingertips. Sent to members annually in both hard copy and digital versions, all Allied Members are listed in the guide, with detailed listings for Advantage and Prime members. Contact our Membership team to be included in our 2025 guide or click here to view our 2024 guide.

Member Contact & Direct Mail

Member contact forms are available in two formats. Non-member vendors and Core members may contact restaurant members via contact forms in our Membership Directory. As an upgraded benefit, Advantage and Prime members may request our direct mail list once per year. 

Board Meeting Sponsorship

Board meeting sponsorship is just one of many ways vendor businesses may achieve brand visibility and targeted reach as part of your relationship building strategy. Sponsoring or attending our most visible Signature Events is also a great way to grow your network and achieve brand exposure. Our Membership team is available to talk through an annual partnership plan to fit any budget.

Allied Member Logo

A powerful way to maximize the value of your Allied Membership is by showcasing your business as a trusted partner of the Connecticut Restaurant Association, highlighting your dedication and commitment to the industry. Contact our Membership team today to request use of our exclusive Allied Member logo.

Connecticut Hospitality Educational Foundation

Supporting our hospitality community is more important than ever. Our 501c3 charitable arm provides vendors and Allied Members with various opportunities to foster goodwill while making a meaningful impact. Whether volunteering with educational programming, hosting a ProStart student field trip, sponsoring a Foundation event, or serving as a judge or mentor, your involvement will contribute to the future health of our industry.

Thought Leadership

Our Allied Members and industry partners serve as a trusted resource to the Association and our members. Whether participating as an industry expert as part of our CRA Engage series or sharing valuable articles in our Member Update emails, there are a range of opportunities for industry partners to participate through thought leadership.

Many of the programs listed above are available to Allied Members only. However, event sponsorship can also be an effective way to grow your brand visibility and expand your network. Select an option below to get started.

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