CONNSTEP 25th Anniversary Gala
Schedule
Wed Mar 25 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
The Bushnell Performing Arts Center | Hartford, CT
About this Event
Join CONNSTEP for Our 25th Anniversary Gala!
Celebrate 25 extraordinary years of CONNSTEP in style at the historic Bushnell Performing Arts Center!
This elegant evening is your chance to connect around manufacturing’s impact, honor our shared journey, and create unforgettable memories.
Kick off the night with a premium open bar (5–7 PM) and delicious passed hors d’oeuvres starting at 5:30 PM.
The festivities take place in the stunning Grand Foyer and Promenade Gallery, offering a perfect backdrop for networking, celebration, and reflection on 25 years of manufacturing excellence.
Don’t miss this spectacular milestone event—we can’t wait to see you there!
Honoring a Legacy
Sponsorship opportunities are available, and raffle tickets can be purchased at the event, with all proceeds supporting a scholarship in memory of our colleague, friend, and manufacturing champion, Jack Crane. Your participation helps celebrate Jack’s legacy while investing in Connecticut's manufacturing future.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Premium Sponsor | $10,000
- Event Access: Includes three (3) complimentary tickets to the gala.
- Main Stage Speaking Rights: Speaking rights during the event’s formal program
- On-Site Branding: Your company logo displayed on all event signage.
- Program Advertisement: A featured ad in our commemorative event program.
- Verbal Recognition: Public acknowledgment of your business by name during the event.
- Digital Visibility: Recognition as a supporting sponsor on our event page.
- Social Media Shoutout: A dedicated post on CONNSTEP’s LinkedIn and Facebook page.
Silver | $2,500
- Event Access: Includes two (2) complimentary tickets to the gala.
- On-Site Branding: Your company logo displayed on our raffle table.
- Program Advertisement: A featured ad in our commemorative event program.
- Verbal Recognition: Public acknowledgment of your organization during the event.
- Digital Visibility: Recognition as a supporting sponsor on our event page.
- Social Media Recognition: A thank you post on CONNSTEP’s LinkedIn and Facebook pages.
Bronze Sponsor | $1,000
- Event Access: Includes one (1) complimentary ticket to the gala.
- Program Advertisement: A featured ad in our commemorative event program.
- Verbal Recognition: Public acknowledgment of your organization during the event.
- Digital Visibility: A thank you post on CONNSTEP’s LinkedIn and Facebook pages.
Supporting Sponsor | $650
- Event Access: Includes one (1) complimentary ticket to the gala.
- Program Advertisement: A featured ad in our commemorative event program.
- Verbal Recognition: Public acknowledgment of your organization during the event.
Where is it happening?
The Bushnell Performing Arts Center, 166 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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