Join us at The Big Connect 2014

Connecticut's premier business-to-business event!

Thursday, November 20

Event Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Show Floor Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Toyota Oakdale Theatre

95 South Turnpike Road

Wallingford, CT

Admission is free for all programs! Excluding The Big Taste.

8-9AM

Major League Leadership

Sit down for breakfast with Howard C. Fero, Ph.D. while he discusses the ten bases of leadership identified in his book, Lead Me Out to the Ballgame. Learn More

1:30-2:30PM

Keynote:

Mission in a Bottle

With News 8's Erin Logan, hear how Barry Nalebuff, Co-Founder of Honest Tea, created and built a mission-driven business.

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3:30-4:30PM

Women in Leadership Panel

Presented by

Moderated by: Natalie Holder Winfield, Quest Diversity

Join these three influential leaders for a lively discussion on how women can overcome obstacles and flourish in leadership roles. Learn More

Left to Right: Linda McMahon, Allison Schieffelin Walker of The Lighting Quotient, Susan Soares of Alex and Ani

Schedule at a Glance

For a full listing of events, visit the Big Connect website!

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9-10AM

Direct Metal and Plastic 3D Printing

Presented by the the New Haven Manufacturers Association

Speaker: Chris Wiegman, Director of Sales, ACT 3D Equipment and Services

9:30-10:30AM

The Business Playbook:
Essential Strategies for Keeping Your Business Strong
Sponsored by

Brought to you by the Human Resource Council, presented by Carmody, Torrance, Sandak & Hennessey and the Health Care Council, presented by Murtha Cullina LLP

11-12PM
High Flying Advertising
Rebranding, Inbound Marketing, and Soaring with Drones
Presented by GEM Advertising

11:30-1:30PM
The Big Taste
A culinary adventure with New Haven area restaurants.
Cost: $15 Per Person
Register Now!

2:30-3:30PM
Gamification: How to retain, engage and reward your customers
Brought to you by the Technology Council, presented by Comcast Business
Speaker: Elena Bertozzi, Ph.D., Director at Engender Game Group Lab

4:30-6:30PM
Business New Haven's Rising Star Celebration
Finish the day with food, drink and networking!

Power Matching Networking Sessions
Brought you by the Small Business Council, presented by Farmington Bank
Pre-registration required! Space is limited and registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Register Now
Session 1: 8-9:30AM
Session 2: 10-11:30AM
Session 3: 12:30-2:00PM
Session 4: 3-4:30PM

The Wellness Zone
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