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CONTINUING TO WORK TOGETHER TO BRING BUSINESS TO HARTFORD – The Connecticut Convention Center Collaborates With Area Venues to Host Prominent Events

HARTFORD, CT (May 30, 2013) – From the rooftop of East Hartford’s Rentschler Field, the Hartford skyline was barely visible through the clouds, but across the river at the Connecticut Convention Center, attendees of a large training event were boarding coach buses to continue their sessions at the sporting facility.…

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. This year’s three-day show celebrates 25 years of the convention and includes educational sessions focusing on the newest and best practices for consumer shows, which are attended by…

Connecticut Convention Center Featured on WTNH CT Style – Nutella Stuffed French Toast

With Mother’s Day on Sunday, Steve Rosen, Executive Chef, and Amanda Schoonmaker, Communications Manager from the CT Convention Center, were in the kitchen sharing their recipe for Nutella Stuffed French Toast, the perfect dish to serve mom breakfast in bed! Watch the video In the Kitchen: Nutella Stuffed French…

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. More than 600 meeting planners from around the world attended the three-day conference. This was…

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…

Infinity Hall Breaks Ground At Hartford's Front Street

A year before the Infinity Music Hall & Bistro is expected to open in Hartford, the venue hosted its first act at Front Street Tuesday. Folk singer Jonathan Edwards performed his signature song, “Sunshine,” before about 100 gathered for a ceremonial groundbreaking in the space where Infinity Hall will soon…