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AREA GUIDES conference attendee on down time, hoping to fit the "best of" into a day, weekend, week or longer, you can't go wrong. It's all waiting for you. So start exploring any, or all, of this destination's 15 towns! Located steps away from New Haven's vibrant downtown, the Greenberg Conference Center is the perfect place for your next event. The building is designed to accommodate a wide range of activi- ties, from conferences and corporate retreats to receptions and dinners. As a "green" building, the Center's design, construction, and operations conform to benchmarks set by the U.S. Green Building Council and is LEED Gold certified. The Center has been certified as an "E-Level" Green Workplace through the Yale Office of Sustainability since April 2011. Finding lodging for your guests will not be a problem, as the city is full of accom- modating hotels ranging in a multitude of sizes. For a downtown experience, check out the Courtyard by Marriott at Yale or Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale. Yale's West Campus conveniently neighbors the Homewood Suites Orange. If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing getaway, any of the area's Bed & Breakfasts will fill the bill. For a seaside experience, try the Saybrook Point Resort & Marina or Madison Beach Hotel. A must-see historic attraction is the 29th Colored Regiment Monument is located in Criscuolo Park in New Haven. The monument commemorates the sol- diers of the 29th Connecticut Infantry Regiment (Colored), the first all-Black reg- iment in Connecticut, consisting of more than 900 enlisted men who volunteered to fight in the American Civil War. • • STAMFORD • • Stamford is Connecticut's second largest city with a population of over 135,400, rich in cultural diversity that pro- vides the ideal environment to hold gath- erings of moderate size. Whether you want to hold your fraternities annual meeting or your family wants to gather in a unique destination Stamford is equipped with the accommodations to satisfy your guest's needs. Stamford is often called the "Gateway to Connecticut" given its proximity to New York City with Metro North express trains to Grand Central in 48 minutes, making this city en excellent choice to hold small meetings, weddings and family reunions. In a city as spirited, lively, and diverse as Stamford, there is always something to do. Whether you're walking the 19 miles of shoreline, drinking and dining at the bars downtown, or hiking the scenic trails of North Stamford, you'll quickly find that there is never a dull moment in this city. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Connecticut Tourism Office (888) 288-4748 www.ctvisit.com/listings/-city- stamford • • HARTFORD • • Hartford is one of America's oldest and most historic cities. It offers 17 diverse neighborhoods that serve as a memorable backdrop for your next planned meeting or family gathering. Hartford is the Capitol city and home to some of the largest corporations in Connecticut that provide over 65,000 jobs for its residents. This destination is the center of the Capitol Regions arts and entertainment. Among many choices statewide, The Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford – the centerpiece of an award- winning, 3-acre riverfront complex – is the state's most comprehensive venue designed specifically for conventions, exhibitions, meetings and banquets. Totaling 540,000 sq. ft. of breathtaking spaces the center combines ample meet- ing space – including 140,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space, a 40,000-sq. ft. ballroom and 25,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space – with visually stunning touches, creating the ideal backdrop for any event. With so much flexibility you'll have the ability to shape the Center to create the "wow" factor people will be talking about for weeks to come. WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Connecticut Tourism Office (888) 288-4748 www.ctvisit.com/Hartford B M & T ••• January/February 2024 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 49 • • • STATS • • • HOTEL ROOMS The Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale 306 Hilton Homewood Suites………… 121 Saybrook Point Resort & Marina Old Saybrook…...… 84 EXHIBITION FACILITIES Maurice R. Greenberg Conference Center at Yale University Total Space 13,647 sq. ft. Largest Hall 541 sq. ft. Meeting Rooms 9 WHO YOU GONNA CALL? Visit New Haven – (203) 777-8550 www.visitnewhaven.com Connecticut 29th colored regiment Monument photo credit: Connecticut Tourism Offfice