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When is the 2011 CT Business Expo?
Thursday, June 9th, 2011 from 9:00am -5:00pm
When is Exhibitor set up?
June 8, 2011 9:00am -5:00pm
Where is the 2011 CT Business Expo located?
TBD
What is the Cost?
Attendance is free and open to the public. To avoid long lines, we highly recommend pre-registering through our website. *Please note there are costs associated with attending the Business Champions breakfast and luncheon in the ballroom. Pre-registration for these events is required. Please inquire.
Who is attending?
In 2010, over 4,000 business professionals attended the expo. Over 5,000 are expected in 2011. 58% of attendees were either CEO, CFO, COO, President, Vice President, Partner, Owner, Director or Senior Manager.
What industries attended?
200 industries were represented. Here are some examples: Consulting Services, Advertising and Marketing, Financial Planners and Investment Advisors, Nonprofit Institutions, Information Technology/ Telecommunication Services, Manufacturing Sector, Printing and Office Services, Healthcare, Insurance Agencies, Banks and Credit Unions, Insurance Carriers, Professional Services, Real Estate Brokerage and Management, Technology Sector and Business Coaching & Development
Parking
To be determined based on location
Parking Rates-*subject to change
To be determined based on location
What food and beverage options are available at the show?
To be determined based on location
What is the dress code?
Business/ Business casual attire is highly recommended. Don’t forget your business cards.
Is the location wheel chair accessible?
To be determined based on location
What hotels are nearby?
Marriott Hartford Downtown- interconnected to the Hartford Connecticut Convention Center
200 Columbus Blvd Hartford, CT 06103
860-249-8000
Crowne Plaza Hartford Hotel
50 Morgan Street Hartford, CT 06120
860-549-2400
Hilton Hartford
315 Trumbull Street Hartford, CT 06103
860-728-5151
Holiday Inn Express
440 Asylum Street Hartford, CT 06103
860- 246-9900
Holiday Inn Express
185 Brainard Rd, Hartford, CT 06114
860-525-1000
Homewood Suites Downtown
338 Asylum Street Hartford, CT 06103
860-524-0223
Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown Hartford
942 Main Street in Hartford, CT 06103
860-524-5550
What attractions are nearby?
According to the CT Convention Center website (www.ctconventions.com), local Hartford attractions include the Capitol, Front Street, Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Old State House, UConn, great restaurants and shopping.
What transportation options are available?
According to the CT Convention Center website (www.ctconventions.com), Downtown Hartford is a very walkable place. From the Union Station train and bus station to the Riverfront is about a 10 minute walk, on average. For greater convenience, the Hartford Star Shuttle bus is a free downtown shuttle that leaves the Connecticut Convention Center at the riverfront every 15 minutes. It takes passengers to all downtown hotels and by most restaurants, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
We highly recommend carpooling or taking public transportation.
How long does it take to drive to Hartford from my city?
Estimated drive times:
Springfield to Hartford: 30 minutes
Worcester to Hartford: 1 hour
Boston to Hartford: 1 hour 45 minutes
Providence to Hartford: 1 hour 45 minutes
New York City to Hartford: 2 hours 25 minutes
Did you know?
143 cities and towns were represented in 2010 at the CT Business expo.
- 90% of attendees came from Connecticut
- 99% of attendees came from New England
