Mike Oliver’s last bout was 20 months ago in Puerto Rico, a loss to Juan Manuel Lopez on a technical knockout in the second round. Oliver, a Hartford featherweight, needed time to recuperate from that fight. He rested his body and mind, stepping away from the sport that consumed his…

HARTFORD, CT (June 17, 2013) – On Saturday, the 2013 Collaborate Marketplace wrapped up at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. The three-day, appointment-only trade show was designed with a corporate meeting planner’s needs in mind and included educational sessions from industry experts along with numerous networking opportunities. On hand to…

Michael Costelli, General Manager for the Connecticut Convention Center, was interviewed on TALK BUSINESS 360 regarding the state-owned facility. TALK BUSINESS 360 is a talk show that educates and entertains millions of travelers by presenting one-on-one interviews with business leaders and top executives from a variety of industries.  The broadcasts…

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.…

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…

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…