71st Annual Citizen of the Year Celebration honoring Dr. John Burkhardt

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Name: 71st Annual Citizen of the Year Celebration honoring Dr. John Burkhardt
Date: May 6, 2022
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Registration: Sorry, online registration for this event has been closed.
Event Description:


Please join us for a celebratory dinner as we honor Dr. John Burkhardt, retired Vice President and Groton Site Lead, as our 71st Annual Citizen of the Year. This award is presented annually by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut to an extraordinary individual(s) in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the civic and business community in our region. 

About John:

John Burkhardt is retired Senior Vice President, Head of Global Drug Safety Research and Development (DSRD), Head of Comparative Medicine and is Groton Site Head for Pfizer Laboratories.  At Pfizer, John was responsible for all aspects of non-clinical safety for small molecules, large molecules, vaccines and animal care and welfare across all therapeutic areas and global sites. In addition, John was responsible for all activities at the Pfizer Groton site including but not limited to public relations and site facilities.  Prior to this role, John had led AbbVie Preclinical Safety in North Chicago, IL, where he oversaw globally all aspects of toxicology, pathology and comparative medicine in Research & Development. His knowledge base covers early drug discovery, late stage development, regulatory review and approval of both small and large molecules. In 1992, John earned his Doctor of Philosophy and completed his Residency in Anatomic Pathology at Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory in West Lafayette, Indiana. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Purdue University in 1988.
 

Connect with the Community as an Event Sponsor:

Help the Chamber create a well-deserved, memorable experience for our guest of honor while sharing your organization's brand and messaging with an influential audience. To learn more or reserve a sponsorship, contact memberships@chamberECT.com or call (860) 701-9113.

ALL sponsorships include:

  • Company logo in event Powerpoint
  • Company logo on event signage
  • Company name with link included on event webpage
  • Recognition in event program

Gold Sponsor: $5,500

  • Priority recognition in marketing materials, with logo as space allows
  • Two premium reserved tables of eight
  • Full-page ad (8”W x 10.5” H)
  • Company logo and website link on registration webpage

Silver Sponsor: $3,500

  • Two reserved tables of eight
  • Half-page ad (8”W x 5.125”H)
Copper Sponsor: $2,500
  • Reserved table of eight
  • Quarter-page ad (3.875”W x 5.125”H)

Nickel Sponsor: $1,500

  • Four event tickets
  • Eighth-page ad (3.875”W x 2.45”H)

Floral Sponsor: $1,500

  • Logo on sign accompanying each centerpiece
  • Eighth-page ad (3.875”W x 2.45”H)
  • Two event tickets

Bar Sponsor: $1,000 - Limit One

  • Logo on bar signage
  • Brochures at each bar
  • Opportunity to name a drink
  • Eighth-page ad (3.875”W x 2.45”H)
  • Two event tickets

Champagne Toast Sponsor: $1,000 - Limit One

  • Half-page ad (8”W x 5.125”H)
  • Two event tickets

Program Ads

  • Inside cover (8”W x 10.5” H): $2,000
  • Full-page (8”W x 10.5” H): $1,000
  • Half-page (8”W x 5.125”H): $600
  • Quarter-page (3.875”W x 5.125”H): $325
  • Eighth-page (3.875”W x 2.45”H): $175

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The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut values the platform that in-person events provide in order to build meaningful professional relationships among members, as well as sharing important knowledge and supporting local hosts. While we will follow the policies set forth by each private venue operator, we strongly encourage guests to wear a mask, wash/sanitize hands frequently, maintain social distancing, and choose a fist- or elbow-bump in favor of a handshake or hug. Safe, FDA-approved vaccinations against COVID-19 are now widely available at no charge for citizens over the age of 12, and the Chamber feels strongly that all guests should be fully vaccinated prior to attending any public or private event.
Event Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors

Copper Sponsors

Event Sponsors:
  • Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
  • Liberty Bank

Silver Sponsors

  • Liberty Bank

Gold Sponsors

Location:
Mohegan Sun Casino
EARTH BALLROOM
1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.
Uncasville, CT 06382
Click for Property Map
Date/Time Information:
Agenda is approximate. 
​5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception
6:45 p.m. Guests Seated; Welcome Remarks
7:15 p.m. Dinner Served
8:00 p.m. Speaker Presentations; Dessert Served
9:00 p.m. Event Concludes
Contact Information:
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Fees/Admission:
$115 per person, requested at time of registration
$1,000 per reserved table of 8
Please advise the Chamber of ANY dietary restrictions in advance of the event.

Cancellation Policy: Notice must be given at least three business days prior to the event. Reservations received within three business days of event are considered FINAL. No shows or those unable to cancel in time will be billed. To cancel, please call the Chamber at (860) 701-9113 or admin@chamberECT.com. 
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