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This section contains press releases involving The Connecticut Convention Center, including news and events in the past, as well as upcoming.

CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER ATTENDS NACS 2013 ANNUAL CONVENTION IN CHICAGO

HARTFORD,CT (May 9, 2013) – The National Association of Consumer Shows (NACS) 2013 Annual Convention is underway at the Hilton Chicago Hotel.  Continue reading “CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER ATTENDS NACS 2013 ANNUAL CONVENTION IN CHICAGO” »

CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER ATTENDS HELMSBRISCOE ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE

HARTFORD, CT (April 23, 2013) – Last week, Heather Vieira, National Sales Manager for the Connecticut Convention Center introduced the state-owned facility and city of Hartford at the HelmsBriscoe Annual Business Conference in Orlando, FL.  Continue reading “CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER ATTENDS HELMSBRISCOE ANNUAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE” »

LISA CICITTO FROM THE CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER NAMED NEW PRESIDENT OF SKAL INTERNATIONAL CONNECTICUT CHAPTER

HARTFORD, CT (April 11, 2013) – On Tuesday evening the SKAL International Connecticut Chapter inducted its new president, Lisa Cicitto.  During her one-year term, Lisa will conduct monthly board meetings.  The executive Board is a network of hospitality and travel professionals that strive to improve connections between existing members and continuously work to attract new members to keep the club strong and business growing.   Continue reading “LISA CICITTO FROM THE CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER NAMED NEW PRESIDENT OF SKAL INTERNATIONAL CONNECTICUT CHAPTER” »

TEAM CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER RUNS IN SANDY HOOK 5K

HARTFORD, CT (March 27, 2013) –  Over 15,000 runners came out to show their support for Newtown during the Sandy Hook Run for the Families 5K on Saturday, March 23.  Among the crowd flooding the Downtown Hartford streets was a team from the Connecticut Convention Center.    Continue reading “TEAM CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER RUNS IN SANDY HOOK 5K” »

CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER ATTENDS ENVISION 2013

HARTFORD, CT (March 20, 2013) – The Connecticut Convention Center showcased the exciting possibilities offered by the state-owned facility and the city of Hartford at EnVision 2013 in Houston, TX.  Anissa Ladd, Senior National Sales Manager for the Connecticut Convention Center scheduled one-on-one meetings with Experient and Maritz Travel associates responsible for recommending and procuring destinations, venues, and services for their client programs. Continue reading “CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER ATTENDS ENVISION 2013” »

CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER ATTENDS DMAI’S 2013 DESTINATIONS SHOWCASE

HARTFORD, CT (March 14, 2013) – It was a busy day at DMAI’s 2013 Destinations Showcase in Washington, DC – the largest one-day event in North America that exclusively brings conference, convention, and trade show professionals together with exhibiting meeting destinations from the United States and beyond.  Among the destination representatives was Karen Niederdorfer, a National Sales Manager for the Connecticut Convention Center, who partnered with the Connecticut Convention and Sports Bureau to introduce the facility and state of Connecticut to qualified meeting planners involved with site selection for upcoming events. Continue reading “CONNECTICUT CONVENTION CENTER ATTENDS DMAI’S 2013 DESTINATIONS SHOWCASE” »

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