*Online registation for this event is closed. Please call the office for more information. *
You are cordially invited to the the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut's Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration, known as the "ECTy" Awards, in the Premier Ballroom at Foxwoods Resort Casino!
This is the Chamber's pinnacle membership event, where businesses small and large and community leaders of all industries gather to network, learn about the Chamber's mission and impact, elect its new leadership, and celebrate our annual honorees, while enjoying the world-class ambiance and dining experience of Foxwoods Resort Casino.
The ECTys | Regional Chamber Awards
These eleven annual awards honor excellence in community engagement, innovation, customer service, and business best practices.
Small Business of the Year
Flanders Fish
Business of the Year
Robinson + Cole
Community Revitalization Leader
Veterans Rally Point (EasterSeals)
New Business Award
The Barn
Nonprofit of the Year
STEPS
Best Place to Work
Dime Bank |
Industry Innovator
Gilman Brothers Company
Tourism Leader of the Year
Olde Mistick Village
Young Professional of the Year
Jessica Talerico
Volunteers of the Year
Dara Wicken and Angie Clay
Board of Directors Special Award
Alwyn Christy, Lighthouse Inn |
Cultural Coalition Awards
As part of our ongoing collaboration and partnership, the Cultural Coalition presents arts and culture awards at the Chamber's Annual Meeting and ECTy Celebration. The arts and culture awards and awardees reflect and embody the Coalition's core values: connect, collaborate, communicate.
Outstanding Arts & Cultural Organization:
Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
Outstanding Business Supporter of Arts & Culture:
Women's Business Development Council
Share in the celebration
Support the Chamber's mission and gain recognition from an influential audience by becoming an event sponsor. Contact your membership representative today at memberships@chamberECT.com
Gold Sponsor: $2,500
- Eight reservations
- Speaking Opportunity during opening or closing remarks (dependent on agenda)
- Display table for marketing materials
- Opportunity to distribute literature at each seat
- Reserved seating during meeting and reception
- Half-page color ad in Annual Report (8"W x 5.125"H)
- Full-page ad in Program Booklet (5"W x 8"H)
- Company banner on display (provided by company)
- Company name and logo on event webpage
- Mailing labels for event attendees, post event
Silver Sponsor: $1,500
- Six reservations
- Reserved seating during meeting and reception
- Quarter-page color ad in Annual Report (3.875"W x 5.125"H)
- Half-page ad in Program Booklet (5"W x 3.75"H)
- Company name and logo on event webpage
Bronze Sponsor: $750
- Four reservations with reserved meeting seating
- Eighth-page ad in Annual Report (3.875"W x 2.45"H)
- Company name in Program Booklet
- Company name and link on event webpage
- Half-page ad in Program Booklet (5"W x 3.75"H)
Champagne & Dessert Sponsor: $2,000
Limit One
- Eight reservations
- Company Logo placed on dessert
- Company representative to give Champagne Toast to ECTy Winners
- Reserved seating during meeting and reception
- Full-page ad in Program Booklet (5"W x 3.75"H)
- Company name and link on event webpage
Entertainment Sponsor: $1,250
- Four reservations
- Company banner on display at designated entertainment area (company provided)
- Half-page ad in Program Booklet (5"W x 3.75"H)
- Company name in Program Booklet
- Company name and link on event webpage
Centerpiece Sponsor: $850
Limit One
- Two reservations
- Company logo on place card accompanying each centerpiece/accent
- Quarter-page ad in Program Booklet (2.5"W x 3.75"H)
- Company name in Program Booklet
- Company name and link on event webpage
Signature Drink Sponsor: $750
Limit One
- Two reservations
- Opportunity to select and name the evening's signature drink (based on venue capabilities)
- Company logo on signage at each bar
- Quarter-page ad in Program Booklet (2.5"W x 3.75"H)
- Company name in Program Booklet
- Company name and link on event webpage
Program Booklet Ads
- Full page, full color (5"W x 8"H): $150
- Half page, full color (5"W x 3.75"H): $100
- Quarter page, full color (2.5"W x 3.75"H): $75
- If you would like graphic design support, or for any ads received not in print-ready format, there is a $25 design fee.