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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 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…

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. The team was made…

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…