Description

Join tourism professionals, policymakers, and business leaders for a day of collaboration and insight designed to elevate our industry.

Why Attend?

• Gain valuable insights on advocacy, marketing strategies, and infrastructure development.
• Engage in panel discussions and sessions tailored to empower your tourism business.
• Participate in a mini-expo and networking session—purchase a table to showcase your business and connect with key stakeholders.

Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and position your business for success this summer.

Agenda:

Subject to change

Legislative Advocacy: Making the Case for Tourism

• James Paolino, Principal, Lobbyist, FOCUS Government Affairs 
• Alex Peterson, Senior Advisor & Director of Government Affairs, Connecticut Airport Authority
• Susan Feaster, Founder of the Shore Line East Riders Advocacy Group
• Moderated by: Chris Regan, Property Owner, Olde Mistick Village, Chair of Eastern Regional Tourism District

Why Data and Marketing Drives Tourism and Business

• Denise Robidoux, Gorman & York
• Derek O'Conner, Gorman & York

Keynote Speaker: Lt. Governor Susan Bysciewicz

State of CT and CT Office of Tourism Update

• Rachel Lenda Director of Tourism, State of CT
• Ellen Woolf, Brand Director, State of CT

Marketing Strategy: How to Market Your Tourism Business: Presentations and group Q&A

• Felicia Lindau, SVP Strategic Services, Adams & Knight
• David Jensen, Chief Digital Strategist, Quinn & Hary Marketing/Regan Communications Group
• Maria Miranda, Founder and CEO, Miranda Creative
• Michele Cota, Executive Director, Discover New England
• Moderated by: Morgan Nyerick, Creative Director, Office of Statewide Marketing & Tourism

Presented in collaboration with

Engagement Opportunities:

Reach an audience of regional business and community leaders with a variety of marketing benefits while supporting the Chamber's work. 

Gold Sponsorship: $2,250

• Priority reserved table of 10 guests
• Company logo on marketing materials, including registration website, program book, and PowerPoint
• Company logo on branded item
• Full page, full color advertisement in program book (5"w x 8"H)
• Opportunity to distribute literature/promotional items to each attendee via place settings and/or display table
• Company banner on display

Silver Sponsorship: $1,250 

• Priority reserved seating for 5 guests
• Company logo on marketing materials, including registration website, program book, and PowerPoint
• Half-page, full color advertisement in program book (5"W x 3.75"H)
• Display table to distribute literature/promotional items to attendees 
• Company banner on display

Centerpiece Sponsorship: $850

• Two reservations for event
• Company logo on signage accompanying each centerpiece
• Half-page, color ad in event program (5"W x 3.75"H)
• Company logo on registration website, program book, and PowerPoint

Display Table: $300

• Six-foot showcase table to display your information and exchange printed materials
• Company logo on registration website, program book, and PowerPoint
• Two event reservations
• Please note that expo tables will not have access to power. Plan your electronic needs accordingly. 

Branded Item Sponsorship: $300 (deadline February 7)

• Company logo on item to be distributed to attendees
• One reservation to attend the event

Program Advertising:

• Full page (5"W x 8"H), full color: $125
• Half page (5"W x 3.75"H), full color: $75