Welcome to Hartford, ct - Northeast Greek Leadership Association

Welcome to
Hartford, ct
NGLA 2012
Special Events In Town
When WE Are!
Feb 21-26, 2012
XL Center
Star Shuttle Stop # 10
xlcenter.com
Feb 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Connecticut Whale Hockey,
walk up tickets available.
XL Center
Star Shuttle Stop #10
xlcenter.com
Feb 24 and 25
Harlem Globtrotters
Save $7.00 booking online
with code “PARTNER”
Wadsworth Atheneum
Museum of Art
Star Shuttle Stop # 2
wadsworthatheneum.org
Daily: $5 admission with
conv. badge
F e b r u a r y
On-Site Arrangements
Together with our partners, the Greater Hartford Convention & Visitors
Bureau is pleased to once again host the Northeast Greek Leadership
Association’s annual conference in Hartford. We want to thank you and the
NGLA executive team for choosing our city to host this year’s program. You
have again discovered one of our nation’s best convention destinations.
CONNECTICUT FIRSTS:
1638: Written Constitution, which later
served as a prototype to the U.S. Constitution
1729: Medical Diploma, granted by Yale
University
1764: Founded the longest-running newspaper, Hartford Courant
1775: Military submarine built
1874: First typewritten manuscript submitted to a publisher, authored by Mark
Twain
1939: FM Radio station WDRC
Connecticut Science Center
Star Shuttle Stop # 1
ctsciencecenter.org
Daily: $2.00 off with your
convention badge Open
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mohegan Sun Casino
Star Shuttle Stop # 1
mohegansun.com
Daily shuttle (8:30a and
6:20p) to casino depart
from Constitution Plaza.
Pay on bus, $23.00, includes
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As you may remember, Hartford offers big city sophistication blended with
New England charm. Our scenic region is home to a variety of things to do
from many award‐winning theaters to over 100 top‐rated restaurants serving every type of cuisine.
This newsletter details just some of the many special events that are
taking place while you are in town. During your stay, I encourage you to visit
the Wadsworth Atheneum, the country’s oldest public art museum, or take in
a show at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Hartford Stage or TheaterWorks. If sports is your game… visit the XL Center to watch our Connecticut Whale ice hockey take on the Portland Pirates on February 24. Or
watch the Harlem Globetrotters in action on February 24 and 25.
Remember that you are never more than a few minutes walk or drive to
your next great destination. I hope you enjoy your visit to Hartford and
Connecticut’s capital city. We promise you a memorable experience.
1939: First successful helicopter design at
Sikorsky Aircraft
Please call us at the Greater Hartford Convention & Visitors Bureau at
860-728-6789 if we can do anything to make your visit more comfortable.
Have a great conference and we’ll see you again next year!
1979: Debute of first All-Sports Cable Network, ESPN
2000: NCAA Basketball National Championships for both men and women in the same
season
Soldiers
and Sailors
Memorial
Arch in
Bushnell
Park
Sincerely Yours,
Michael Van Parys
GHCVB President
Historic Hartford
Established in 1636, Hartford is one of America’s oldest and most charming cities. It’s robust
architectural footprint is married with countless modern and cultural attractions. Greater Hartford
has more sites on the National Register of Historic Landmarks than any other area, except New Orleans. Hartford is traditionally ranked in the Top 5 for “Most Popular Tourist Destinations” in the United States. Hartford’s centralized location between New York, Boston and other major cities offers
an affordable alternative place to visit in the Northeast.
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Enjoy Your Experience in Greater Hartford!
Call ahead to make reservations at
one of the many restaurants in the
Greater Hartford region. Mention that
you are with a convention meeting in
our city to receive a discount at select
locations.
For more information and to pick-up coupons,
please visit the Convention Center Welcome Desk
at 100 Columbus Boulevard or the Greater
Hartford Welcome Center at 100 Pearl St.
For assistance and recommendations, please email
JessicaJ@hartfordcvb.org
www.EnjoyHartford.com
MILES TO HARTFORD
98: Providence
107: Albany
109: Boston
125: New York City
222: Philadelphia
315: Montreal
360: Washington D.C.
478: Toronto
The following items are NOT permitted to be brought into the
Connecticut Convention Center:
Portable chairs
Outside food or snacks
Outside beverages of any kind
Connecticut Convention Center
100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford, CT
860-249-6000
www.ctconventions.com
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NGLA 2012
Getting Around Downtown Hartford.. It’s Easy!
Central Parking is the preferred parking partner of the
2012 Northeast Greek Leadership Association.
Use this coupon to receive $5.00 parking per day
at the Constitution Plaza Garage.
Enter garage at 99 Kinsley or 50 State Street. Print multiple copies, a coupon and $5.00 payment will be required each time you
enter/depart the garage. One coupon per calendar day is required. Minimum fee is $5.00 per day. Valid 2/21-26/12