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Special Events From Across Connecticut In The Upcoming Year
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Business New Haven
2/16/2004
By: BNH
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Yale Law School holds the tenth annual Rebellious Lawyering Conference which brings together practitioners, law students and community activists from the U.S. and Canada to discuss innovative, progressive approaches to law and social change. Marianne Engelman Lado, general counsel to New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, will deliver the opening address. Keynote speaker is Bryan A . Stevenson, executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative of Alabama and professor of law at the New York University School of Law. Conference begins at 6 p.m. on February 20, and will run from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on February 21, and from 9-11:30 a.m. on February 22 at Yale Law School, 127 Wall St., New Haven. Free to Yale and Quinnipiac University students, faculty and affiliates, online registration is $22.50 and onsite registration is $25. Conference agenda and registration is available online at http://islandia.law.yale.edu/reblaw.
Business New Haven hosts 2003-2004 Business & Civic Awards Luncheon. This year's program includes two new special exhibits and a networking event. Awards include businesspersons of the year, citizen of the year, small-businessperson of the year, founders awards, innovator of the year, minority businessperson of the year and corporate citizen of the year. Noon-2:30 p.m. February 25 at 500 Blake Street Café, New Haven. $25. RSVP by 2/19. Call 203-781-3480 or e-mail awards@businessnewhaven.com.
The annual Connecticut Flower & Garden Show offers an assortment of beautiful flowers, 19 landscape gardens and the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut Design and Horticulture competition. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. February 26, 'til 9 p.m. February 27, 28 and to 5 p.m. February 29 at the Connecticut Expo Center, 265 Reverend Moody Overpass, Hartford. $12. Contact 866-529-2123 or visit www.cfba.org.
Connecticut Business Day 2004. 8:30 a.m.-noon. March 3 at State Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Ave., Hartford. Join hundreds of Connecticut business leaders from all across the state in encouraging Gov. John G. Rowland, state legislative leaders and other elected officials to fix Connecticut's long-term fiscal problems so they can keep building and maintaining a competitive business environment. Discuss the business issues of the 2004 session of the General Assembly with legislative leaders and meet with your local state legislators and other public officials. Call 860-347-6924 or e-mail info@middlesexchamber.com.
Yale Law School hosts seventh annual Arthur Liman Public Interest Colloquium, "Groups in Transition: Public Interest Lawyering in an Era of High Anxiety." 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. March 5 at Yale Law School, 127 Wall St., New Haven. Free. RSVP by 2/23 at 203-432-7740 or visit www.law.yale.edu/liman.
Connecticut Society of Mortgage Brokers (CSMB) Annual Lenders Showcase & After Glow Reception. This showcase is developed by the mortgage broker for the mortgage broker and has historically had more than 75 exhibitors. 1-5 p.m. March 11 at Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket. Members $25, guests $35. Contact Peter Spalthoff at 203-874-3090 or visit www.csmbct.com.
The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund hosts its second annual Fuel Cell Investment Summit. Attendees will learn about funding opportunities for fuel cell development and deployment, network with funding organizations, observe fuel cells in operation and learn about fuel cell technologies and the business case for investing in fuel cells. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. March 14-16, at the Mohegan Sun Resort Casino, Uncasville. Registration fees. TBA. Contact 860-563-5851 or visit www.fuelcellis.com.
DiversityBusiness.com hosts the fourth National Multicultural Business Conference. March 17-18 at Foxwoods Resort Casino, 39 Norwich Westerly Rd., Mashantucket. Come meet with other DiversityBusiness.com members and share your business ideas. Only national event sponsored by diversity businesses to salute our corporate partners. The conference offers education, training and networking opportunities.Call 203-255-8966 or visit www.div2000.com.conference.
The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) presents a Compensation & Benefits Conference. Learn from leading authorities how to improve compensation and benefits packages to enhance your business's competitive position. The program will also have breakout sessions covering managing health care, offering stock options, implementing incentive compensation plans and communicating benefits packages to employees. 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. March 18 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Berlin Rd., Cromwell. $139 members, $180 nonmembers. Contact 860-244-1900 or visit www.cbia.com.
Realtors at the Capitol Conference. March 24 at State Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Ave., Hartford. Meet one-on-one with your State Senators and Representatives and let your voice be heard. During 2004, the following potential issues may have a direct impact on your business, private property rights and the real estate industry as a whole: conveyance tax, smart growth, property tax reform and possible new duties related to toxic mold assessment when transferring property. E-mail laddm@ctrealtor.com.
ConstructCT 2004, the Construction & Facilities Management Conference & Exposition focuses on the complex and increasingly costly issue of energy. March 30 at Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, Cromwell. More than 60 exhibits featuring the latest in products and services for the architectural, engineering and construction communities, and those who manage their organization's real estate assets and facilities. Call 860-768-4459.
The Connecticut Small & Minority Business Showcase goes to downtown Bridgeport. With more than 75 exhibitors, this unique event helps to promote all small businesses with their products and services. Attend workshops and visit with state and federal agencies to get connected to bigger opportunities. This is the only such event on the East Coast. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. April 8 at the Chase Building, 999 Broad St., Bridgeport. $99, after Feb. 25 $125. Contact 860-509-6258 or visit www.ctshowcase.biz.
Connecticut Minority Supplier Development Council (CMSDC)/Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee (MBEIC) Annual Awards Dinner. April 8 at Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville. Call 203-288-9744 or visit www.cmsdc.org.
Connecticut Financial Planning Association (FPA) Planners Conference 2004. April 21 at The Aqua Turf Club in Planstville. The Connecticut FPA Planners Conference is for financial planning professional who want to learn more about providing financial planning services to their clients; practitioners considering adding these services to their practices; and those who want to stay up-to-date with the latest planning issues and strategies.
The Greater Meriden Chamber of Commerce holds its 2004 Business Expo for three days at the at the 26th annual Meriden Daffodil Festival. The first day will concentrate on the business to business community and the remaining days will give exposure to the vendors. Tentative times are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 24 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 25 at Hubbard Park, West Main St., Meriden. Free. Contact 203-235-7901 or e-mail info@meridenchamber.com.
Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) hosts Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Conference & Expo, two days of information-packed educational sessions. Get the latest developments affecting environmental, health and safety issues in the workplace from recognized EH&S experts. The 100-booth expo features all the latest environmental, health and safety products and services available, to make your job easier. April 27, 28 at the AquaTurf Club, 556 Mulberry St., Plantsville. Cost TBA. Call 860-244-1900 or e-mail registrar@cbia.com.
The Connecticut Venture Group presents the 11th annual Crossroads Venture Fair. April 27-28 at Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple St., New Haven. Over 200 investors and 50 innovative companies, it is the largest capital forum in New England. Call 203-256-5955 or visit www.crossroads-cvg.org.
Artspace Benefit and Gala Auction. Live auction of works donated by national artists and a silent auction of works on paper from Artspace's flatfiles. 5-8 p.m. May 1 at Artspace, 50 Orange St., New Haven. $50 in advance, $65 at the door. Call 203-772-2709 or visit www.artspacenh.org to preview the artwork.
"Business at the Speed of Life" is the theme of the 11th annual Southern Connecticut Business Showcase, produced by eight area chambers of commerce, representing twelve communities. Hundreds of exhibitors will be showcasing their businesses from a variety of fields including manufacturing, healthcare, consulting, advertising and telephone companies. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 12 at Sacred Heart University - William H. Pitt Health & Recreation Center. 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield. Free. Call 203-925-498I or visit www.biz-showcase.com.
Connecticut Economic Resource Center's annual CERC SiteFinder Showcase. June. Call 860-571-6212 or e-mail cedge@cerc.com.
The Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants (CSCPA)hosts Accounting & Auditing Conference. June 3 at Ramada Plaza Hotel, Meriden. Call 860-258-4800/800-232-2232 or visit www.cs-cpa.org.
The Connecticut Business Expo offers technology workshops, practical small business sessions and insightful ways to increase profit margins of current businesses. Attendees will learn efficiencies, increase quality, save time and money and develop competitive advantages. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. June 8 at the Connecticut Expo Center, 265 Reverend Moody Overpass, Hartford. Free. Contact 860-232-6230 or visit www.eventmanagement.org.
CBIA holds its annual Human Resources Conference & Expo. Two days of information-packed breakout sessions and trade show that will provide the opportunity to learn about the latest products and services in human resource management. Attendees will also network with other human resource professionals throughout the conference. June 8-9 at the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 100 Berlin Rd., Cromwell. Cost TBA. Call 860-244-1900 or visit www.cbia.com.
Ninth annual International Festival of Arts & Ideas features international artists, innovative thinkers, family events & ample free fare throughout the galleries, concert halls and streets of New Haven. June 11-26, various locations in downtown New Haven. Check individual events for prices. Call 888-art-idea or visit www.artidea.org.
Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountant's (CSCPA) holds Not-For-Profit Organizations Conference. June 24 at Aqua Turf Club, Southington. Call 860-258-4800/232-2232 or visit www.cs-cpa.org.
The Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants (CSCPA) offers Financial Planning & Investment Conference. June 16 at Aqua Turf Club, Southington. Call 860-258-4800/232-2232 or visit www.cs-cpa.org.
The International Children's Conference on the Environment. July in New London. This event is held every two years throughout the world. For the first time it will be held in the United States in New London, Connecticut. Approximately 600 children, ages 10-13 will gather for four days in an educational setting to learn about ways to improve the environment. Call 203-618-1709.
The New Haven Manufacturers Association (NHMA) presents the 2004 Manufacturing Works Summit. July. Call 203-387-5121 or e-mail jerryc@ssicg.com.
The Greater Connecticut JazzFest. Now in it's 17th year providing traditional, dixieland and swing. July 29-31, August 1 at Guilford Fairgrounds, Guilford. Call 800-468-3836 or visit www.ctjazz.org.
Office of Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz presents the Connecticut Small & Minority Business Showcase 2004. August. Call 860-509-6258 or e-mail harland.henry@po.state.ct.us.
The Elm Shakespeare Co.'s Shakespeare in the Park. August in Edgerton Park (entrances on Edgehill Rd. & Cliff St.), New Haven. Free Call 203-772-1474 or visit www.elmshakespeare.org.
New Haven Jazz Festival. For more than 20 years, New Haven has played host to many of the world's finest jazz musicians. This all-free concert series, situated with its main stage Saturday evening concerts on the City's historic Green in Downtown attracts music lovers from all over Connecticut and beyond. August 7, 14, 21, 28 on the New Haven Green. Call 203-946-7821 or visit www.newhavenjazz.com.
The Pilot Pen Tennis tournament is one of the major stops on the worldwide Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Tour since 1988. August 20-28 at the Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale, 45 Yale Ave., New Haven. Contact 888-997-4568 or visit www.pilotpentennis.com.
The Buick Championship, formerly the Greater Hartford Open (GHO) has been thrilling golf fans since 1952. Now in its 53rd year, the tournament consistently has been one of the best-attended tournaments on the PGA Tour, typically drawing over 300,000 spectators annually. The sole fundraiser for the Hartford Jaycees raises in excess of $1 million annually for various charities throughout the state of Connecticut. August 23-29 at the Tournament Players Club (TPC) at River Highlands, One Golf Club Rd., Cromwell. Contact 860-522-4171 or visit www.buickchampionship.com.
The Connecticut Supplier Development Council 2004 Trade Expo, the state's largest supplier diversity trade show, is a two-day event in September. Call 203-288-9744 or e-mail Dholley@cmsdc.org.
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce Tabletop Expo 2004. September (date TBA). Call 203-925-4981 or visit www.greatervalleychamber.com.
The ninth annual Film Fest New Haven offers film buffs four days to see independent films and meet the filmmakers. September 16-19 at various theaters in New Haven. Prices range from $10 for an individual film to $100 for all screenings. Contact 203-776-6789 or visit www.filmfest.org.
The Community Economic Development Fund holds Main Street Solutions third annual conference focusing on the revitalization of downtown and neighborhood commercial districts. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. September 17 at the Omni New Haven Hotel, 155 Temple St., New Haven. $55. Call 860-280-2556 or visit www.ctmainstreet.org.
Connecticut Minority Supplier Development Council 2004 Trade Expo is the state's largest supplier diversity trade show. 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m. September 23, 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. September 24 at Foxwoods Resort Casino, Rte. 2, Mashantucket. $150 minority business enterprise, $300 corporate member. Call 203-288-9744 or e-mail cmsdc@cmsdc.org.
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce holds 2004 Annual Awards Breakfast. October. Call 203-787-6735 or visit www.gnhcc.com.
The Greater New Haven Business & Professional Association (GNHBPA) hosts Annual Dinner & Small Business Awards. Event aims to recognize minority business leaders and enterprises. October. Call 203-562-2193.
The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) presents a Connecticut Workplace Law Symposium. October. Call 860-244-1900 or visit www.cbia.com.
Connecticut Nanotechnology Initiative hosts Fall Symposium. October. Call 203-249-1197 or visit www.ctnano.org.
Connecticut Vaccine Information Alliance offers its 2004 Fall Conference. October. Call 877-438-4636 or visit www.CTVIA.org.
Quinnipiac University hosts Federal Health Policy Conference. October. Call 203-582-5337 or e-mail leslie.hunter@quinnipiac.edu.
The Connecticut District Postal Customer Council presents its 16th annual Fall Seminar & Vendor Show. October. Call 860-610-3100 or visit www.pcc-ct.org.
The CT Technology Council holds Connecticut Technology Fast 50, an annual awards event that announces winners of the fifty fastest growing technology companies in the state. October. Call 860-289-0878, ext. 20.
Connecticut Society of Professional Engineers hosts Northeast Regional Conference, a 3-day event in October. Call 203-281-4322, visit www.ctspe.net.
The office of state Treasurer Denise L. Nappier and the YWCA of the Hartford Region co-host the 3rd annual Money Conference for Women. October. Call 850-525-1163, x. 292 or visit www.ctmoneyconferenceforwomen.com.
The Connecticut Quality Council (CQC) presents its 2004 Quality Symposium. October. Call 860-548-7818 or visit www.ctqualitycouncil.org.
Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountant's (CSCPA) holds State Tax Forum. October 19 at Aqua Turf Club, Southington. Call 860-258-4800/232-2232 or visit www.cs-cpa.org.
The Business Women's Forum holds its 22nd annual Conference. Workshops on a variety of topics for career-minded women and executives. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. October 21 at the Hilton Southbury, 1284 Strongtown Rd., Southbury. $115. Call 203-757-0701 or visit www.2003bwf.com.
The Construction Institute hosts its 10th annual State of the State Conference. Attendees are provided with a fresh perspective on the state's hidden economic vitality and fiscal health, along with the opportunities available for the firms that can weather the current economic storm. October 28 (tentative). Call 860-768-4459 or visit www.construction.org.
The Connecticut and Fairfield County chapters of the Association of Fundraising Professional (AFP) host the 2004 Connecticut Philanthrophy Day Conference. November. E-mail ned.Hogan@comcase.net.
Marrakech Inc. holds its Annual Gala & Auction. November. Call 203-389-2970, ext. 1060.
The Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce holds fifth annual ATHENA Awards Luncheon. The award recognizes people who have been instrumental in the creation of leadership opportunities for women. November. Call 203-269-9891 or e-mail cindy@quinncham.com.
The Connecticut Technology Council hosts Connecticut Innovations Inc.'s annual Technology Dinner. November. Call 860-563-5851.
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce holds its 33rd annual Gold Seal Awards Banquet honoring those who exemplify the spirit of selflessness and volunteerism. November. Call 203-925-4981.
The University of Connecticut School of Business Family Business Program celebrates the achievements of Connecticut's most successful family businesses with the 2004 Connecticut Family Business of the Year Awards. November. Call 860-486-5628.
The fifth annual Southern Connecticut Business Expo offers a full day of learning, networking and marketing opportunities. More than 200 exhibitors; panel discussions with experts in technology, finance, human resources and marketing; a Technology Zone, with dozens of leading national and regional technology exhibitors and a "Conversation Series" with major Connecticut personalities are all available to attendees. 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., November 2 at the Citywide Field House, 480 Sherman Pkwy., New Haven. Contact 203-787-6735 or e-mail info@gnhcc.com.
Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountant's (CSCPA) presents the 51st annual Federal Tax Forum. December 6-7 at Aqua Turf Club, Southington. Call 860-258-4800-800-232-2232 or visit www.cs-cpa.org.
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