About the Connecticut Convention Center
The Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford is the state’s premier meeting venue and the largest full-service convention facility between New York and Boston. Overlooking the beautiful Connecticut River, it features 140,000 square feet of exhibition space, a 40,000-square-foot ballroom and 25,000 square feet of meeting space, as well as ample sheltered parking. The facility is served by more than 6,500 local area hotel rooms, including the 22-story Marriott Hartford Downtown, adjacent to the Convention Center. The venue is professionally managed for the State of Connecticut by Waterford Venue Services, an affiliate of Waterford Hotel Group. For more information, please visit www.ctconventions.com.

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Mfg4 invites all manufacturers to attend, including leading original equipment manufacturers – such as Medtronic, Remmele Medical, Sikorsky, Raytheon and GE Energy.  Mfg4 represents manufacturing for the future – in four growth industries – aerospace, defense, medical, and energy.  The event will give manufacturers an opportunity to connect and strategize on supply-chain challenges and opportunities. 

“We welcome all Northeast manufacturers to attend Mfg4, hear our speakers, and learn from industries how they are bringing efficiency and affordability to the manufacturing process,” said Debbie Holton, SME director of events and industry strategy.

SME has announced its speakers and conference sessions for the Mfg4 event.  Some of the keynote speakers will include top manufacturing and executives from the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA, FuelCell Energy Inc., Institute for Trend Research (ITR), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and medical company, Accellent.  Attendees who register by May 4 will have free admittance to more than 270 exhibitors and morning keynote address, including complimentary breakfast.  For more information on the keynote speakers and series of events for the conference, please visit the Mfg4 website.

About the Connecticut Convention Center
The Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford is the state’s premier meeting venue and the largest full-service convention facility between New York and Boston. Overlooking the beautiful Connecticut River, it features 140,000 square feet of exhibition space, a 40,000-square-foot ballroom and 25,000 square feet of meeting space, as well as ample sheltered parking. The facility is served by more than 6,500 local area hotel rooms, including the 22-story Marriott Hartford Downtown, adjacent to the Convention Center. The venue is professionally managed for the State of Connecticut by Waterford Venue Services, an affiliate of Waterford Hotel Group. For more information, please visit www.ctconventions.com.

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The students then had a chance to tour the facility with Jaime Testa, Director of Events and Julia Miller, Director of Catering.  The students were accompanied by their professor, Denise Braley, who is the Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Tourism at Mitchell College.  The purpose of the visit was to have the students get a feel for the actual experience of a convention center versus just learning from a textbook point of view.  The visit was enhanced when the students received a grand tour of the facility.  According the Denise, “The students were overall very pleased with the day’s event.  They didn’t think they were going to get an extensive tour and luncheon, nor a question and answer period, which was an even more exciting opportunity for them.” 

“Going through the Convention Center allowed them so see firsthand what we discussed in class. We’ve used the CT Convention Center website for looking at forms and going through the events, but being able to walk through the symposium, and receive information from the people who run the event, along with a nice lunch portion as well, helped them to take all of that in, and now they will be able to use all of that moving forward for their future,” said Denise Braley, Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Tourism at Mitchell College.

About the Connecticut Convention Center
The Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford is the state’s premier meeting venue and the largest full-service convention facility between New York and Boston. Overlooking the beautiful Connecticut River, it features 140,000 square feet of exhibition space, a 40,000-square-foot ballroom and 25,000 square feet of meeting space, as well as ample sheltered parking. The facility is served by more than 6,500 local area hotel rooms, including the 22-story Marriott Hartford Downtown, adjacent to the Convention Center. The venue is professionally managed for the State of Connecticut by Waterford Venue Services, an affiliate of Waterford Hotel Group. For more information, please visit www.ctconventions.com.

About Waterford Hotel Group
Waterford Hotel Group has experience operating virtually every type of hotel property, including select service properties, all-suite hotels, conference centers, and large full service and resort properties. The company’s approach to hotel development and operations is hands-on, and features frequent site visits and constant communication with customers and partners. Additionally, Waterford Hotel Group offers centralized accounting, financial reporting, strategic marketing, human resources, and day-to-day operations management systems to increase market share and profitability at all properties. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.waterfordhotelgroup.com.

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Mary joined the CT Convention Center in April 2011 as Sales Coordinator.  In her new role as Exhibitor Services Manager, Mary will primarily be responsible for overseeing all correspondence with exhibitors in relation to booth orders and logistics.  She will also prepare financial reporting, track incoming and outgoing expenses, and coordinate billing of the exhibitors.

 “Mary’s promotion is very exciting from a couple of different standpoints.  It shows the commitment that Waterford promotes from within and develops their current talent.  It also shows that Mary has proven her commitment to providing excellent service to our customers, and therefore has earned her promotion,” says Michael Costelli, General Manager at the Connecticut Convention Center.

 About the Connecticut Convention Center
The Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford is the state’s premier meeting venue and the largest full-service convention facility between New York and Boston. Overlooking the beautiful Connecticut River, it features 140,000 square feet of exhibition space, a 40,000-square-foot ballroom and 25,000 square feet of meeting space, as well as ample sheltered parking. The facility is served by more than 6,500 local area hotel rooms, including the 22-story Marriott Hartford Downtown, adjacent to the Convention Center. The venue is professionally managed for the State of Connecticut by Waterford Venue Services, an affiliate of Waterford Hotel Group. For more information, please visit www.ctconventions.com.

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As Event Manager, Janel will be responsible for working with clients to provide professional client services support in the planning, organization, and management of events within the facility, monitoring the logistics of these events and all event related tasks after events are concluded.  Janel will work under the direction of the Director of Events in her new role.

“We are very excited that Janel has joined our team.  She brings the experience and professionalism that will exceed our clients’ expectations,” says Michael Costelli, General Manager at the Connecticut Convention Center.

About the Connecticut Convention Center
The Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford is the state’s premier meeting venue and the largest full-service convention facility between New York and Boston. Overlooking the beautiful Connecticut River, it features 140,000 square feet of exhibition space, a 40,000-square-foot ballroom and 25,000 square feet of meeting space, as well as ample sheltered parking. The facility is served by more than 6,500 local area hotel rooms, including the 22-story Marriott Hartford Downtown, adjacent to the Convention Center. The venue is professionally managed for the State of Connecticut by Waterford Venue Services, an affiliate of Waterford Hotel Group. For more information, please visit www.ctconventions.com.

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For the past six years, Karen has been associated with LIVE NATION, a worldwide music promoter whose CT division operates Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford and the Comcast Theatre in Hartford.  She worked in the capacity of Event Coordinator initially and then as Event Manager.

As Event Manager, Karen will be responsible for working with clients to provide professional client services support in the planning, organization, and management of events within the facility, monitoring the logistics of these events and all event related tasks after events are concluded.  Karen will work under the direction of the Director of Events in her new role.

 “It’s great that Karen, who has experience in the theater environment, has joined our team of diverse backgrounds.  We are happy to have her and know that the knowledge she has gained at a performance venue will enhance our team and the service we provide to our clients,” says Michael Costelli, General Manager at the Connecticut Convention Center.

 About the Connecticut Convention Center
The Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford is the state’s premier meeting venue and the largest full-service convention facility between New York and Boston. Overlooking the beautiful Connecticut River, it features 140,000 square feet of exhibition space, a 40,000-square-foot ballroom and 25,000 square feet of meeting space, as well as ample sheltered parking. The facility is served by more than 6,500 local area hotel rooms, including the 22-story Marriott Hartford Downtown, adjacent to the Convention Center. The venue is professionally managed for the State of Connecticut by Waterford Venue Services, an affiliate of Waterford Hotel Group. For more information, please visit www.ctconventions.com.

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In her new role, Olivia will primarily be responsible for significantly increasing CT Convention Center awareness within the region through a professional and comprehensive communications and public relations plan.  She will also act as the communications liaison to the community, while planning, executing and coordinating all events designed to maintain and enhance awareness of each venue.

 Olivia joined CT Convention Center in June 2010 as a Sales Coordinator.  In August 2011, after much accomplishment, she was promoted to the position of Exhibitor Services Manager. 

 “Olivia has been on our team for almost two years and has done a fantastic job working with the sales team as well as the events team.  Now, with her promotion, Olivia has the opportunity to use her scholastic abilities towards her new role to enhance the Center,” says Michael Costelli, General Manager at the Connecticut Convention Center.

 About the Connecticut Convention Center
The Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford is the state’s premier meeting venue and the largest full-service convention facility between New York and Boston. Overlooking the beautiful Connecticut River, it features 140,000 square feet of exhibition space, a 40,000-square-foot ballroom and 25,000 square feet of meeting space, as well as ample sheltered parking. The facility is served by more than 6,500 local area hotel rooms, including the 22-story Marriott Hartford Downtown, adjacent to the Convention Center. The venue is professionally managed for the State of Connecticut by Waterford Venue Services, an affiliate of Waterford Hotel Group. For more information, please visit www.ctconventions.com.

To download full press release click here.

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