UPDATE: Restaurant Day at the Capitol registration closed on Friday, April 13. To be put on the wait list, please email Gina McLaughlin at gmclaughlin@calrest.org.

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Restaurant Day at the Capitol is an annual event that welcomes restaurant owners and operators from all over California to Sacramento to speak directly with lawmakers about legislative proposals that could significantly impact the restaurant community. Some of 2018's hot legislative issues are:

- Restrictive hiring and scheduling mandates
- Additional paid sick leave mandates
- Gratuities
- Alcohol license restrictions
- Public reporting of employee wages, salaries and personal information to the state
- Marijuana use in the workplace
- Cannabis-infused cocktail restrictions
- Additional sexual harassment prevention training
- Ending confidentiality agreements
- Legal reform
- Tax increases

If you are a restaurateur who shares concern over these and other issues, we invite you to come share your story with legislators on how these proposals could impact your business.

The full day event includes a legislative briefing in the morning, a breakout strategy session with fellow attendees and group meetings with legislators at the Capitol in the afternoon. Every attendee will receive a legislative meeting schedule based on your business location(s). You will attend your meetings with fellow restaurateurs and a CRA staff person.

Additionally, we are excited to invite you to our evening event, Crave the Experience, where you can enjoy live music, hosted drinks and small bites highlighting the Sacramento restaurant community. Take the opportunity to continue your conversations with elected officials and network with your fellow attendees.

To help prepare our attendees, we are offering two informational webinars prior to the event. The webinars will be a beneficial way to learn about Restaurant Day tips, guidelines and 2018's hot legislative issues.

Restaurant Day at the Capitol is a valuable opportunity to be seen and heard among political leaders. Join CRA and lend your voice on April 24 in Sacramento. Get involved-- register today!

TENTATIVE AGENDA

8:30 a.m. -       Registration, Networking & Breakfast
10 a.m. -          Welcome
10:10 a.m. -     Opening Remarks
10:20 a.m. -     Your Day at the Capitol Overview + Issue Briefing
11 a.m. -          Restaurant Neighbor, Faces of Diversity American Dream Awards
11:30 a.m. -     Keynote Speaker: CA Secretary of State Alex Padilla
12 p.m. -          Lunch/Breakout Strategy Sessions
1-5 p.m. -         Legislative Meetings at the State Capitol
5-7 p.m. -         Crave the Experience Legislative Reception (Capitol Event Center at the MAY Building)

REGISTRATION DETAILS:

- Open to CRA member and non-member restaurant owners, operators and those who work for restaurants or hospitality companies.

- Closes on Friday, April 13 at 11:59 p.m. PST. Registration for the webinars and Crave the Experience are open until the day of.

- Includes optional breakfast, morning program at the Hyatt Regency, lunch and afternoon legislative meetings.

- Advanced registration is required so that you can receive all important communications and materials before the event in order to prepare for your meetings with legislators.

- Registering by the deadline allows the CRA Government Affairs staff to ensure you receive a legislative meeting schedule based on your business location(s).

- Space is limited, so register as soon as possible! If you register after event capacity is filled, email gmclaughlin@calrest.org and you will be placed on a waitlist and notified immediately if space opens.

RESOURCES

Restaurant Day FAQ
Top 10 Reasons to Attend Restaurant Day
2017 Restaurant Day at the Capitol Photos

Questions? Check out our Restaurant Day FAQ or contact Gina McLaughlin at gmclaughlin@calrest.org or 916.431.2774

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