Join us for a captivating episode of the CRA’s Confidential Bulletin podcast as Jot Condie sits down with Matt Sutton, CRA's Senior Vice President for Government Affairs and Public Policy. Discover the unique challenges and opportunities posed by a wave of new lawmakers in the California legislature. From building relationships to effectively communicating the distinct needs of the restaurant industry, Matt shares invaluable insights on the legislative process. Tune in for a deep dive into the dynamics of advocacy in California!

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Get a sneak peek of this episode of the CRA’s Confidential Bulletin podcast, where Jot Condie speaks with Matt Sutton, CRA's Senior Vice President for Government Affairs and Public Policy. They discuss the impact of a new class of lawmakers in California and the unique opportunities and challenges that come with it. Hear how relationship building and communication are key to advocating for the restaurant industry's distinct needs. Don’t miss this quick preview of our in-depth discussion on the legislative landscape! Full episode launched Thursday, October 30th.

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Legal Partner Vance Piggot, Shareholder at Kronick Law Firm, joins Megan Gamble with the CRA to answer questions on Prop. 65 changes. Don’t get caught off-guard! New Prop. 65 claims have been rolling in throughout the state. CRA members can download a printable sign at www.calrest.org/store and contact our Legal Center help line at [email protected] to make sure they are properly covered.

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Join co-hosts and CRA Board Members Joseph Pitruzzelli (Wurstkuche) and Ben Shahvar (Buttercup Restaurants) at the California Restaurant Show where they have lively conversations and give insights on what's going on in the industry with other restaurateurs, employment lawyers, and vendors.

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Alycia Harshfield (CRF President) sits down with Fred Glick (Karl Strauss) to talk about his unique take as incoming Chair of both the California Restaurant Association and Foundation. The duo returns to the Confidential Bulletin with a primer on how the Foundation and Association work in tandem to support the goal of a healthy restaurant industry and community in California. 

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Ever wonder why you’re paying licensing fees to play great music that set the vibe in your restaurants? Listen to Grammy Award winning songwriter Tim James tell his fascinating story and how royalties support his family, followed by Dan Spears VP of Industry Relations at BMI who talks about how licensing fees are essential the craft and the unknown songwriter.

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This month's guests are Dan Spears, VP of Industry Relations at Broadcast Music Inc, (BMI), and Grammy Award-winning songwriter Tim James. Listen to Dan answer questions about the restaurant industry on the fly! Full episode next week.

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When disaster struck, the California Restaurant Foundation didn’t wait. In this mini episode, Fred Glick, VP of Brewpubs @ Karl Strauss and incoming CRA Board and Foundation Chair, and Alycia Harshfield, CRF President, share how their team mobilized fast to support restaurants and workers impacted by the LA fires. Hear how the hospitality community rallied together, where the donations went, and how the Foundation got help to those who needed it most—fast.

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Jump back in with Guy Fieri and Jot Condie talking philanthropy and being a force for positive change. From supporting the California Restaurant Foundation helping workers and educating teens to working with the CRA to promote and affect positive change for the industry, Guy continues to lift up everyone around him.

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Get to know the infamous Guy Fieri as we know him, an amazing philanthropist and humanitarian force for good. He’s raised tens of millions of dollars for restaurant industry workers in need all over the country, fed thousands of first responders and people impacted by disasters, supported educational programs for kids, and shed light on issues that restaurants and their workers face every day.

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