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Connecticut Convention Center Donated $4,500 to Local Charities

The associates of the Connecticut Convention Center donated $1,500 to three different area charities at a recent associate luncheon. The Connecticut Convention Center team selected charities that were meaningful to them and their community. The funds presented to Talk About Curing Autism, Leaps of Faith Water Ski Club, and Educated…

Connect New England is the Start of Something Great

The inaugural Connect New England took place June 22-24 in Hartford, Connecticut, at the Connecticut Convention Center. The reverse-style trade show for association, sports and corporate planners hosted 100 industry professionals for one-on-one appointments. Feedback from the show has been extremely positive. “I attend many trade shows, and this show…

New England Region Volleyball Association Brings Additional 7,000 Attendees to Hartford in 2017

The New England Region Volleyball Association (NERVA) announced it will expand its Mizuno New England Winterfest Tournament at the Connecticut Convention Center (CTCC) beginning in 2017. NERVA will add an additional weekend from Friday, January 6, 2017 through Sunday, January 8, 2017 to the tournament which is expected to add…

Local Hartford Companies to Raise Corporate Flags in Support of Downtown District

Capital Region Development Authority Launches Mike Peters’ Bridge Flag Beautification Program WHAT: Capital Region Development Authority and local companies will show their support of the Capital City downtown district by raising their company flags on the Mike Peters’ Bridge as part of a new flag beautification program. During…

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated Kicks off 85th Annual Conference Saluting Local Leaders

HARTFORD, Conn. (March 22, 2016) – More than 3,000 members of America’s oldest service organization for college-trained African American women will convene in Hartford, Conn., March 31 through April 3, 2016, at the Connecticut Convention Center for the 85th Annual North Atlantic Regional Conference of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,…

Connect New England Launching in June 2016

ATLANTA, February 25, 2016—Connect New England is the newest show in the 2016 Connect event lineup. The appointment-only trade show brings together the most active planners, suppliers and experts in association, corporate sports and specialty meetings who focus on New England destinations for their meetings and events. Connect New England…